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Mahler-Werfel papers, 1880-2004 (inclusive) 1898-1975 (bulk)

Extent:: 134 boxes
Abstract:: The collection comprises the personal papers of Alma Mahler, the personal and professional papers of Franz Werfel, memorabilia related to Gustav Mahler, and the research files of Adolf D. Klarmann concerning Franz Werfel. Materials include correspondence to and from Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, as well as to and from Adolf Klarmann, sometimes on behalf of Alma; writings of Alma, such as diaries and memoirs, as well as her musical compositions; writings of Werfel, such as poems, plays, novels, novellas and stories, and essays; memorabilia relating to Alma, her parents, Gustav Mahler, and Werfel, such as clippings, programs, and personal documents; photographs (many of which are online); and audio files, such as interviews and songs. Also included are Klarmann's research notes and writings on Werfel, as well as material relating to Klarmann's work as editor of Werfel's writings.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Laurence Hutton letters to Edwin T. Evans, 1880-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of over 300 letters by American drama critic Laurence Hutton to his long-time friend Edwin T. Evans (d. 1909?), who was general manager of Anchor Lines, Great Lakes shippers.

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

Raymond Pace Alexander Papers, 1880-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 117 cubic feet
Abstract:: Raymond Pace Alexander, lawyer, judge, civil rights leader, and civic leader, was born in Philadelphia into a large working class family. The Raymond Pace Alexander Papers Document the professional and personal life of Raymond Alexander.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Smith Ordway Collection, 1880-1927 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of diaries written by Smith Ordway while he was an undergraduate at Princeton (1880-1884), a seminarian (1885-1888) at Auburn Theological Seminary (N.Y.), a traveler to Europe and the Middle East (1907), and a Presbyterian minister to congregations mainly in New York State (1888-1923). The collection also contains an album of photographs of members of the Class of 1884, scenes of Princeton, and Ordway family members.

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

Phillips Family Papers, 1900-1940 (bulk) circa 1880-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 4.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of photographs, manuscripts, diaries, and ephemera relating to Edward H. Phillips (1868-1944), his wife Marie Kempton Phillips (1881-1946), and their daughter Jean Sarah Phillips (1908–1985) that document ranch life in and around Montana around the turn of the 20th century as well as Ed Phillips' involvement in Wild West shows, including Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and his career as a Hollywood actor.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of Rhomaides Brothers Photographs, 1880s-1890s (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1.75 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of an open collection for Rhomaides Brothers photographs of classical sites in Greece (particularly Athens).

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

Princeton University Library Collection of William Henry Jackson Photographs, circa 1880-1890s (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 1.2 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of five cabinet card Albumen photographs and one photograph album. The cabinet cards depict depict Pikes Peak in Colorado and the surrounding environs. The photograph album consists of 115 images of Colorado primarily, with some images of New Mexico, that depict various scenes of frontier towns, railroads, and natural landscapes. Most, if not all, of the photographs can be attributed to the American photographer William Henry Jackson (1843-1942), known for his iconic Indian portraits and landscape photographs of the American West.

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

Abdullah Frères Photographs Collection, 1880s (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1.3 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of an open collection of photographs by the Istanbul photography firm of Abdullah frères.

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

Stephen French Whitman Collection, 1880-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of manuscripts of Stephen French Whitman (Princeton Class of 1901), as well as correspondence and documents concerning their publication and the career of the author.

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

Mathematics Correspondence of Sylvester Robins, 1880-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of nineteenth-century correspondence of Sylvester Robins discussing mathematical questions, computations, and solutions.

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

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