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Historical Novels of Jere Wheelwright, 1948-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of signed typescripts and galley proofs for four works of historical fiction by author Jere Wheelwright (1905-1961), (Princeton Class of 1927).

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

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Erskine Peters Correspondence, 1980-1989 (bulk) 1977-1997 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

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Consists of approximately 170 letters received by American Afro-American studies professor Erskine Peters.

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United States Colored Troops 39th Infantry Regiment Muster Rolls, 1864 august 31-october 31 (inclusive)

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1 box

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Consists of a complete set of muster rolls for the 39th Infantry Regiment of United States Colored Troops for the period of August 31st to October 31st, 1864, documenting African American soldiers who fought in the American Civil War in Virginia under the command of Colonel Ozora Pierson Stearns.

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Thomas A. Edison Collection, 1880-1925 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists primarily of correspondence, both original and photocopies, of Thomas A. Edison, the most influential American inventor of the twentieth century.

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

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Lloyd R. Morris Manuscripts, circa 1948-1950 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.4 linear feet

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Consists of typescripts and related material for American author Lloyd R. Morris's Not So Long Ago (1949) and William James (1950).

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

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Wendell Wilcox Letters to Frank Sandiford, 1965-1981 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Wendell Wilcox was an American novelist and storywriter. Consists of 85 autograph and typed letters written by Wilcox from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to his friends Frank and Frances Sandiford in various towns in New York. Also present are 6 letters (1968-1969) by Esther Wilcox to the Sandifords.

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Steven Runciman Letters to Jeffrey Schaire, 1983-1991 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of letters by British medieval historian and Byzantine art scholar Stephen Runciman to his friend Jeffrey Schaire, editor of Arts and Antiques magazine.

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

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John S. Copley Civil War Letters, 1861-1862 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of 24 letters by Union soldier John S. Copley to his friend Robert Moody throughout the first two years of the American Civil War. Copley, who served with the 9th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (38th Volunteers), includes detailed accounts of battles and life in various military camps.

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Dēmētrēs A. Charisiadēs Correspondence with Leon Uris, 1958-1970 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

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Correspondence between Greek photographer Dēmētrēs A. Charisiadēs (1911-1993) and American novelist Leon Uris (1924-2003) from 1958-1970, regarding the publication of their collaboration, Exodus Revisited (1960), a book documenting Israel's early statehood, as well as correspondence pertaining to personal and financial matters. Also includes correspondence between Charisiadēs and various European publishers, distributors, and literary agencies concerning several foreign language editions published in the early 1960s, letters of thanks for gifted copies of the book, accounting notes and receipts pertaining to Charisiadēs's royalties, along with press clippings, book reviews, and articles about Exodus Revisited and related photography exhibitions.

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John Ingram and John Godfrey Collection, 1557-1839 (inclusive) 1819-1834 (bulk)

Extent:

2 boxes and 1.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Little is known of the nineteenth-century lives of John Ingram and his son-in-law, John Godfrey, other than that Ingram spent much of his time traveling in Italy and was a patron of Francesco Guardi. The collection includes letters to Ingram as well as notes, maps, and building plans by Ingram and Godfrey, and travel documents collected by Ingram.

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