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Grover Cleveland Collection

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

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: University Archives. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

The Grover Cleveland Collection consists of collected research materials regarding Grover Cleveland, his life in Princeton, and his relation to the University. The papers document a variety of topics both broad in nature (his work as a Trustee) and highly specific (a Venezualan table he received as a gift). Also in the collection are letters sent to the University by early researchers inquiring about Cleveland, facsimiles of speeches, and files on other biographical topics such as Cleveland's birthplace, gravesite, and family members.

Several sets of documents within the collection are photostatic copies of originals, however there is generally little or no indication as to where the originals are located.

The origin of this collection is unclear. At some point the collection became part of the Princetoniana Collection and entered the University Archives. Many of the documents, such as the inquiries, are directed to University Secretary Varnum Lansing Collins, and it is likely that he was responsible for the foundation of the collection. Other documents however, particularly those in the "clippings" and "gravesite" files appear to have been added to the collection at a later time by Archives staff.

This collection was processed by Dan Brennan in 2009. Finding aid written by Dan Brennan in 2009.

Appraisal has been conducted in accordance with Mudd Library guidelines.

Publisher
University Archives
Finding Aid Author
Dan Brennan
Finding Aid Date
2010
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. If copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers will not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with non-commercial use of materials from the Mudd Library. For materials where the copyright is not held by the University, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. If you have a question about who owns the copyright for an item, you may request clarification by contacting us through the Ask Us! form.

Collection Inventory

Trustees of Princeton University, 1901-1956. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Degrees, Honors, 1927-1956. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Gold Loving Cup Presented by Princeton Undergraduates, 1907-1979. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Venezuelan Table, 1879-1970. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Inquiries, 1924-1983. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Miscellaneous Clippings, etc, 1913-1981. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Westland, 1931-1984. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Frances Folsom Cleveland Preston, 1886-1947. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Addresses, Lectures, Sermons, Etc, 1904-1906. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Biographies, 1908-1948. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Birthplace - Caldwell, New Jersey, 1913-1934. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Anniversary of Birth - Graveside Ceremonies, 1917-1985. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Death, Obituaries, Memorials, Etc, 1908-1984. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cleveland Family, 1909-1974. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Photographs, 1887-1927. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Williams, Jesse Lynch, Mr. Cleveland: A Personal Impression, 1909. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Cleveland, Grover, A Defense of Fishermen, 1902. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

The Grover Cleveland Memorial, 1909. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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