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Walker Bleakney Papers, 1920s-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:

27 boxes and 16.30 linear feet

Abstract:

Walker Bleakney was a renowned physicist who served as a Princeton professor of physics (1932-1969) and chairman of the physics department (1960-1967). This collection consists of Bleakney's papers, including published and unpublished reports, drafts of articles, graphic data and photographs of experiments, and other material concerning Bleakney's defense-related research on shock waves at the Princeton Gas Dynamics Laboratory, as well as lecture notes and correspondence.

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

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Miscellaneous European Documents Collection, 1500-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes and 2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of miscellaneous documents and manuscripts from European and North African countries about politlcal, religious, or colonial matters between the 16th and 19th century. The countries include England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Ireland, and Poland.

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

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Henry Dallas Thompson Papers, 1886-1925 (inclusive) 1910-1920 (bulk)

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3 boxes

Abstract:

Consists primarily of correspondence of Henry Dallas Thompson (Princeton Class of 1885) relating to the planning of reunions for the Class of 1885, of which he was secretary.

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

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Clive Bell Correspondence, 1922-1962 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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The Clive Bell Correspondence collection consists of letters received by the English writer and art critic Clive Bell (1881-1964) from Raymond Mortimer, Harold Nicolson, and V. (Victoria) Sackville-West ["Vita"]. Their content reflects both personal and professional matters.

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

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Charles Phelps Smyth Papers, 1918-1985 (inclusive)

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16 boxes and 9.4 linear feet

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Consists of the papers of Princeton chemistry professor Charles Phelps Smyth.

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

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Robert Kilburn Root Papers, 1914-1950 (inclusive)

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16 boxes and 7.9 linear feet

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Consists of scholar Robert K. Root's manuscript and notes for his annotated edition of Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde (1926), as well as six diaries he kept between the years 1914 and 1920.

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

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Joseph Hill Collection of William Cowper, 1716-1825 (inclusive) 1760-1810 (bulk)

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1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

The Joseph Hill Collection of William Cowper consists of correspondence between Cowper, a famed British poet, and Hill, his close friend and mentor.

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

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Garret D. Wall Collection, 1807-1850 (bulk) 1699-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 boxes

Abstract:

The Garret D. Wall Collection, dating from 1609-1909, consists primarily of material from the legal practice of Garret D. Wall (1783-1850). The bulk of the material dates from 1807 to 1850, when Wall was actively practicing law, serving in the United States Senate, and serving as judge of the Court of Appeals of New Jersey.

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

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Zelma Corning Brandt papers, 1906-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 linear ft.

Abstract:

Zelma Corning Brandt (1891-1990) was a social crusader active throughout the twentieth century. Her chief interests included the independence and development of colonial countries, American Indian affairs, nuclear disarmament, women's issues, and geriatric concerns. The collection consists of correspondence, travel notes, diaries and writings, and publications and reports, especially from 1960-1989. Brandt's longevity and attention to detail provide a complete view of various world and domestic issues and events through this period. Zelma Brandt attended Bryn Mawr College from 1909 to 1911.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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Frederica de Laguna papers, 1922-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

12 linear ft.

Abstract:

The papers of Frederica de Laguna consist of family and personal photographs, collections of clippings, typescripts, and publication materials of this Bryn Mawr College professor and scholar in anthropology, who studied Arctic cultures.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]