Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1768">1768</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Rush Family Papers, 1675-1885 (inclusive) 1817-1849 (bulk)

Extent:: 61 boxes, 55 items, 11 volumes, and 26.55 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection documents the career of Richard Rush (Princeton Class of 1797) as lawyer, statesman, and diplomat, emphasizing diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Great Britain while he was minister to Great Britain (1817-1825) and between the United States and France when he was minister to France (1847-1849), as well as his successful efforts (1836-1838) in securing the Smithsonian bequest, which was used to establish the Smithsonian Institution. The papers of Richard Rush constitute the larger part of the collection; letters of his father, Benjamin Rush, M.D. (Princeton Class of 1760), and papers of his son, Benjamin Rush (Princeton Class of 1829, constitute the other major groups of papers in this family archive.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

General Manuscripts Miscellaneous Collection, 1502-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 120 boxes and 67.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of over 3000 miscellaneous items of primarily American literary, historical, and political figures, including business and personal letters, manuscripts, drawings, photographs, and official documents.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Throop and Martin Family Papers, 1693-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes
Abstract:: Contains manuscripts, correspondence, documents, and photographs concerning the Throop and Throop Martin families of New Jersey. In addition to the family correspondence, there is an autograph collection and other miscellaneous items.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Princeton University Library Records, 1734-2017 (inclusive) 1952-1995 (bulk)

Extent:: 635 boxes, 5 folders, 10 items, 87 volumes, 1605 digital files, and 1 websites
Abstract:: The Princeton University Library is one of the foremost university libraries in the world. With collections totaling over 12 million volumes, manuscripts, and nonprint items spread across fifteen buildings, the Princeton University Library system serves not only the Princeton University community but the world at large. The Princeton University Library Records consist of the files of the University Librarian and other Library administrators and departments, as well as of the Friends of the Princeton University Library. Materials in the record group include correspondence, reports, publications, clippings, minutes, press releases, proposals, statistics, photographs and other audiovisual materials, and microfilm. The records document the Library's day-to-day operations as well as its involvement with other departments on campus, other college and university libraries, and library users.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Thomas Shields Clarke Collection of German Legal Documents, 1572-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Thomas Shields Clarke Collection of German Legal Documents consists of eight German and Italian legal documents, in German and Latin, collected by American sculptor and painter Thomas Shields Clarke (Princeton Class of 1882). The documents range in date from 1572 to 1802.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Princeton University Library Collection of Patrick Henry Materials, 1743-1796 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected manuscript material by and about American attorney, politician, and planter Patrick Henry (1736-1799).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Ambrose Serle Essays on North America, 1768-1780 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Includes seven essays (likely unpublished) on American affairs and economic opportunities, dating from 1768-1780, by British colonial official, Ambrose Serle (1742–1812).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Gilbert Chinard Collection of French Historical Material, 1494-1905 (inclusive) 1761-1885 (bulk)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.7 linear feet
Abstract:: Contains historical and literary manuscripts collected by Gilbert Chinard (1881-1972), a Franco-American scholar who was associated with the Institut Français de Washington from 1928 and was Pyne Professor of French at Princeton University, 1937-50. His published work was on French literature and the history of Franco-American relations.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

William Churchill Houston Papers, 1731-1807 (inclusive) 1782-1793 (bulk)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 4.42 linear feet
Abstract:: William Churchill Houston was a professor at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), a lawyer, and a statesman. He was a New Jersey delegate to the Continental Convention and the Continental Congress. The collection documents his legal career and his tenure as receiver for Continental taxes in New Jersey.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Selected Papers of Edward L. Howe, 1763-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence, documents, and memorabilia of the American banker and Princeton graduate (Class of 1891) Edward Leavitt Howe (1870-1952).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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