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Francis Catlin Collection on Princeton Bicentennial Celebration, circa 1930-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box

Abstract:

Francis Catlin was a member of the Princeton University Class of 1947. The collection contains materials distributed at the 1947 Bicentennial Convocation celebrating Princeton University's 200th anniversary.

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

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Department of Psychology Records, 1880-2017 (inclusive)

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1 box and 1 websites

Abstract:

The Department of Psychology dates from 1893, but was not officially established as an independent department until 1920. This collection includes group portraits and portraits of deparment faculty as well as some photos of individuals and locations that may not be Princeton-related.

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

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Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation records, 1950-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box

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The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation was founded in 1945 at Princeton University with the mission of encouraging capable candidates to pursue careers as college teachers. The records consist of clippings and programs about the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program as well as reports, samples of forms and applications, and lists of past recipients.

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

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Princeton Symposium on World Affairs Audio Recordings Collection, 1963 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box

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In July of 1963, Princeton University hosted the Princeton Symposium on World Affairs, the theme of which was "The Pursuit of Excellence in Creative Arts." The collection consists of reel-to-reel audio tapes of the panel discussions on architecture, painting, and prose.

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

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James Magnuson Papers, 1972-1973 (inclusive)

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1 box

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James Magnuson is a playwright, writer, and the 1970-71 recipient of Princeton's Hodder Fellowship. The collection consists of drafts of five short plays by James Magnuson, as well as clippings, correspondence, and notes.

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

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Marsha Rosenthal Course Materials and Student Activism Materials, circa 1968-1982 (inclusive)

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2 boxes

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Marsha Rosenthal is a member of the Princeton Class of 1976. The Marsha Rosenthal Course Materials and Student Activism Materials collection documents her student life experience during her time as an undergraduate at Princeton. The collection reflects both her academic interests at the University as well as her organizational involvement.

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

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Program in Continuing Education records, 1970-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes

Abstract:

The Office of Community and Regional Affairs oversees a variety of programs geared towards strengthening ties between the University and the surrounding communities, including a continuing education program for area residents. The records contain advertisements, faculty committee minutes, fundraising reports, statistics on attendance, director's files, and scholarship applications.

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

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Lottery Records, 1749-1954 (inclusive) 1749-1772 (bulk)

Extent:

3 boxes

Abstract:

The collection consists of contemporary documents pertaining to five of the lotteries held in the eighteenth century to raise funds for the colonial College of New Jersey. Also included is some secondary source material about the lotteries.

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

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Princeton Prize in Race Relations Records, 1999-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes

Abstract:

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was established in 2003 by alumni volunteers to recognize and encourage high school students who have made efforts to improve racial harmony. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations Records consist of the files of the founder of the Princeton Prize, Henry Von Kohorn '66.

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

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Bureau of Student Placement records, 1940-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes

Abstract:

The Bureau of Student Placement was an administrative office at Princeton University that operated roughly from 1945 to 1953 and acted as a liaison between the various armed services and the Princeton University community. The records consist of army, navy, and marine corps plans for colleges, card files containing information about students in the service, and the correspondence of director Gordon G. Sikes which includes letters to and from servicemen, military officials, and other University administrators.

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