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James Robertson photographs collection, circa 1854 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1 linear foot
Abstract:: James Robertson was one of the first prominent traveller-photographers to depict scenes of mid-nineteenth century Greece. Of Scottish descent, he has been identified as the engraver James Robertson, who worked in London around 1830. He first settled in Constantinople in 1841, where he spent forty years of his life working as a master engraver in the imperial mint. His photography career began in the early 1850's when he opened a photographer's studio in Peran, the European district of Constantinople. His photographs, which were immediately popular among the art lovers of his period, appeared in international exhibitions in Paris and London and were frequently reproduced in the leading periodical "The London Illustrated News". He died in 1888 in Yokohama. Robertson earned his place in the history of photography with his coverage of the Crimean war, and with his photographs of Constantinople and other historical Mediterranean sites, such as Athens, Malta, Damascus, Egypt and the Holy...(see more)

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

"Talking to Women," Thomas Baird's Interviews about Maya Women, 1970s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of audiocassette tapes with typed transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by Thomas Baird (Princeton University Class of 1945) with anthropologists who had talked with Maya women in Chiapas, Mexico.

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

Princeton University Library Collection of Blanche Pauli Materials, 1890-1904 (bulk) 1866-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 2.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Blanche Pauli (born Virginia C. Taney) was an American singer, actress, and vaudeville performer who worked mainly in stock companies touring the northeastern United States and Canada from the late 1890s through 1904. The collection consists of personal and family correspondence and documents, photographs, play scripts and actor's sides, sheet music, playbills, clippings, and other materials related to her professional career. Some materials also relate to Pauli's husband, Herman Utley Boardman; her performance partner, Robson Dalton; and other members of her family.

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

Richard Pleasant Papers, 1940-1960 (bulk) 1930-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes and 5.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of writings, correspondence, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, press releases, newspapers, clippings, and miscellaneous material relating to Richard Pleasant, a founder of the Ballet Theatre.

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

Sara Enright Papers, 1934-1948 (inclusive)

Extent:: 17 boxes, 446 items, and 7.2 linear feet
Abstract:: The Sara Enright Papers consists of papers relating to Enright's role as theatrical agent to performers, many of whom were and are well-known, as well as to aspiring actors and actresses. The collection includes legal contracts (originals and carbons), correspondence of Enright, miscellaneous material containing commission receipts, and playbills.

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

George C. Tyler Papers, 1899-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: 67 boxes
Abstract:: Consists primarily of correspondence between Broadway producer George C. Tyler and many well-known theater people including dramatists Eugene O'Neill and Booth Tarkington.

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

Robert M. Crawford Songs, 1923-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes and 0.90 linear feet
Abstract:: Robert MacArthur Crawford (Princeton Class of 1925) was an American songwriter and singer. His collection consists of sheet music of songs, mainly with patriotic themes. Some of the songs are in his hand but most of them in printed form, including the U.S. Air Force's theme song, "The Army Air Corps." In addition, there are two packages of records (78 rpm) of his songs.

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

Luigi Pirandello Correspondence with Marta Abba, 1923-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 boxes and 3.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence between Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello and the Italian actress Marta Abba, who spent much of her life interpreting his plays. Pirandello's forty-three plays, as well as other literary works, are discussed in the correspondence, which reveals the special "maestro-disciple" relationship shared by the couple.

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

C. Lawton Campbell Papers, 1904-1974 (inclusive) 1914-1962 (bulk)

Extent:: 28 boxes and 11.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Charles Lawton Campbell (Princeton Class of 1916) was an American playwright and advertising writer. His collection contains ninety-four drafts, fragments, and fully-conceived plays, as well as poems, essays, and an autobiography covering fifty years of his life as a devotee of the theater.

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

Clinton Wilder Collection, 1934-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 20 boxes and 10.1 linear feet
Abstract:: Clinton Wilder (Princeton Class of 1943) was an American theatrical producer. His collection consists of playbills he collected as well as typescripts and production materials of plays he produced.

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

Tennessee Williams Manuscripts, 1947-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box, 6 items, and 0.45 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of early versions of seven works by American playwright, novelist, and storywriter, Tennessee Williams.

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

Mormons and Mormonism Collection, 1831-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of a collection of miscellaneous material, both originals and copies, related to Mormons, Mormonism, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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

Alfonso Ortiz Collection of Native American Oral Literature, 1959-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of phonotapes of approximately fifty-five hours duration made primarily at San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, by anthropologist Alfonso Ortiz to help preserve the language and the culture, and to perpetuate the oral tradition, of the Tewa-speaking Pueblo.

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

Charles Hodge Papers, 1773-1930 (inclusive) 1811-1886 (bulk)

Extent:: 27 boxes and 13.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of the personal papers of Hodge, including lectures, speeches, articles, books an correspondence dealing with questions of Presbyterian theology in the mid and latter nineteenth century. The papers reflect Hodge's lifelong association with the Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS).

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

Harrison S. Morris Papers, 1895-1935 (bulk) 1784-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 341 boxes and 34 items
Abstract:: Consists of the personal papers of Philadelphia author, businessman, and philanthropist Harrison S. Morris.

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

Collection of Ephemera Relating to the Marketing of Books, 1742-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 boxes, 26 items, and 21 linear feet
Abstract:: Collection of ephemera relating to the marketing of books, consisting of prospectuses, adverts, catalogs, etc.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Women and Gender Issues in Bolivia, II, 1991-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes, 9 items, and 5.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains pamphlets, serials, monographs, and posters concerning the rights and conditions of women in Bolivia. Most of the material was published in Bolivia itself, between the years 1991 and 2003. Topics covered include women's rights, women in politics, domestic violence, women's health, indigenous women, and women in the labor force.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Federal Theatre Project Collection, 1935-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 boxes and 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Federal Theatre Project Collection consists of bulletins, reports, speeches, catalogues, play programs, information releases, notices and reviews, clippings, protest leaflets, performance details, and other materials of the Federal Theatre Project established by the Works Progress Administration during the Depression, with Hallie Flanagan as the national director.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Catholic Church in Cuba, III, 1995-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 2 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains materials published and distributed by various Catholic Church organizations in Cuba.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Jimmy Stewart Collection, 1930-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes, 107 items, and 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Jimmy Stewart Collection consists of newspaper and magazine clippings about the life and career of American actor, James Stewart (Princeton Class of 1932). Also included in the collection are film stills and other photographs.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

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