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Thomas Colchie '64 Collection on Jorge Amado, 1946-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection consists of twenty-four audiocassette recorded interviews conducted by Thomas Colchie (Princeton University alumnus, Class of 1964) of or about Brazilian writer Jorge Amado. Recordings include interviews with Jorge Amado and other writers and artists speaking about Amado. Also includes photocopy documents about Amado's political involvement as an elected representative in Brazil's National Constituent Assembly from 1945-1947, and photocopy documents of Brazil's National Intelligence Service (SNI) file on Amado.

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

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Alexander Chambers Papers, 1864-1938 (inclusive)

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4 boxes and 1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of papers of American commodities agent Alexander Chambers, much of which deals with his commercial agent, H. H. Steel, in Guatemala.

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

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Charles M. Shipman Papers, 1882-2000 (inclusive)

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3 boxes and 1.3 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence between Charles Shipman and various artists and institutions, most notably George deForest Brush and Elliott Dangerfield.

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

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New Mexico Documents Collection, circa 1777-1890 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of retained copies of 66 notarial documents for primarily 19th-century land transactions in what is now the state of New Mexico.

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

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Aaron Burr (1716-1757) Collection, 1750-1761 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

This is an open collection for accessions of Aaron Burr (1716-1757) manuscripts, letters, documents, and related material.

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

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Clara Erskine Clement Waters Papers, 1869-1932 (inclusive)

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3 boxes and 2.25 linear feet

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Consists primarily of manuscripts of Clara Erskine Clement Waters, an American art historian and world traveler.

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

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Liu Binyan Papers, 1988-2006 (inclusive)

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8 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of papers of Chinese journalist and political dissident Liu Binyan, including manuscripts, notes, drafts of speeches, reviews, correspondence, audiocassettes of interviews, and other material.

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

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Randolph Family of Virginia Collection, 1771-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected correspondence and documents of the Randolph family of Virginia--one of the great extended dynastic families of late colonial Virginia.

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

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Thomas Bailey Aldrich Collection, 1856-1898 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected correspondence and manuscripts of Thomas Bailey Aldrich, an influential nineteenth-century American poet, short story writer, and editor.

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

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P. Voorhoeve Collection of Batak Manuscript Translations, 1953-1985 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

Abstract:

The P. Voorhoeve Collection of Batak Manuscript Translations consists primarily of English translations of Batak manuscripts by Petrus Voorhooeve. Also includes some related articles (drafts) and catalogue descriptions.

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