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Hedges family papers
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The Hedges family produced three Princetonians in two generations: Benjamin van Doren Hedges (1866-1930, Princeton class of 1888) and his sons Benjamin van Doren Hedges (1907-1969, Princeton class of 1930) and Robert W. Hedges (1908-1950, Princeton class of 1931). The elder Benjamin van Doren Hedges was a member of the Philadelphian Society, the Student Conference Committee and Clio Hall while at Princeton, and went on to become a prominent New Jersey physician. While at Princeton, the younger Benjamin van Doren Hedges competed in the 1928 Olymics, was elected class president and chair of the Undergraduate Council, and was president of the Glee Club. Later, he worked extensivly with the national Big Brother movement, becoming National Director and Vice President of the organization. Robert W. Hedges was active in musical performance and acting at Princeton, including with Theatre Intime and Triangle Club, for which he helped write The Tiger Smiles. Credited as R.W. Hedges, he also wrote the musical score for The Golden Dog, which was performed at the opening of McCarter Theater. He later attended Cornell medical school and practiced medicine in New York. See series-level descriptions below for additional biographical information about the individual Hedges.
This collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, lecture notes, and more belonging to Benjamin van Doren Hedges and his three sons Benjamin Jr., Robert, and John, as well as other friends and family members, including material produced at Princeton and in other locations.
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This collection was processed by John DeLooper in February-April 2011. Finding aid written by John DeLooper and Christie Peterson in February-May 2011.
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People
- Hedges, B. van D. (Benjamin van Doren), 1866-
- Hedges, Benjamin van Doren, 1907-1969
- Hedges, R. W. (Robert W.)
- Hedges family
Organization
- Princeton University. Theatre Intime
- Princeton University. Triangle Club
- Princeton University -- Students -- 19th century
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- Publisher
- University Archives
- Finding Aid Author
- John DeLooper; Christie Peterson
- Finding Aid Date
- 2010
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The collection is open for research.
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Collection Inventory
The folders within Series 1: Benjamin van Doren Hedges '1888, 1866-1931 are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Series 1: Benjamin van Doren Hedges '1888, 1866-1931 contains correspondence from throughout Dr. Hedges' life, as well as written works related to his professional life. Alongside these items are various printed materials, including items related to early automobile regulations, information about Hedges' travel itineraries, and documents concerning Hedges' involvement in organizing Plainfield's World War I efforts. Other materials include educational pamphlets and documents related to Hedges' finances.
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The folders within Series 2: Benjamin van Doren Hedges '30, 1920-1935 are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Series 2: Benjamin van Doren Hedges '30, 1920-1935 contains correspondence, printed materials, a scrapbook, financial documents, and lecture notes from Hedges' activities at Loomis, Princeton, and at Bankers Trust.
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The folders within Series 3: Robert Hedges '31, 1908-1938 are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Series 3: Robert Hedges '31, 1908-1938 contains materials related to Robert Hedges' life at Loomis and Princeton, including correspondence, lecture notes, financial documents, and printed materials. Items of note include those concerning Hedges' activities at Princeton in theatre and music clubs, ticket stubs to campus events, and printed information about the Class of 1931.
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The folders within Series 4: John Hedges h30, 1924-1930 are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Series 4: John Hedges h30, 1924-1930 contains John Hedges' school artwork, correspondence, and lecture notes related to music. Also included is the "Cradle Roll," a membership document for a children's society.
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The folders within Series 5: Other Family Members, 1797-1930 are organized by family member and arranged in chronological order.
Series 5: Other Family Members, 1797-1930 contains records from other members of the Hedges family members including Joseph Hedges, Smith Hedges (d. 1877), Anne E. Hedges (d. 1923), and Adele Hedge (b. 1876). The majority of items are legal documents such as wills, patents, and land records.
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The folders within Series 6: Multiple and Unidentified Individuals, 1865-1938 are arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Series 6: Multiple and Unidentified Individuals, 1865-1938 contains printed matter, newspaper clippings, lecture notes, advertisements, post cards, and correspondence, from individuals who were not distinctly identified. Correspondence addressed to multiple Hedges brothers is also included. Other items include returned blanks from a survey about the order of the 10 commandments, manuscript and typescript essays and fiction stories, and copies of publications including the Daily Princetonian, Loomis Log, and Princeton Alumni Weekly.
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The folders within Series 7: Photographs, 1928-1935 and undated are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Series 7: Photographs, 1928-1935 and undated includes images of Hedges family members, class photographs, a photograph scrapbook, landscape photos, and other items.
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