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Princeton University Broadsheets Collection

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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

This collection comprises broadsheets, posters and similar single-sided oversize printed objects created by or for Princeton University. Among the items included in the collection are advertisements for lecutres and exhibitions, 19th century necrology studies of Princeton alumni, diplomas conveying Princeton University congratulations to various schools and people, and miscellaneous announcements.

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A container list for this collection was created by Christie Peterson with assistance from Suchi Mandavilli '14 in November 2011. Finding aid updated by Christie Peterson in November 2011.

Publisher
University Archives
Finding Aid Author
Christie Peterson
Finding Aid Date
2010
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

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Collection Inventory

Arrangement

The materials in Series 1: Broadsides and Posters from the Princeton University Archives Oversize Collection, circa 1807-1983 are arranged in approximately chronological order, with some undated materials at the end.

Scope and Contents

Series 1: Materials from the Princeton University Archives Oversize Collection, circa 1807-1983 contains oversize items from the University archives that do not fit well into existing archival collections. These include advertisements for a variety of events and activities, memorial and congratualtory notices, certificates and diplomas awarded to Princeton, as well as certificates and diplomas awarded by Princeton to other insitutions.

Physical Description

2 boxes

"Rebellion of 1807" Broadside, Issued by the Committee in Behalf of the Combination, circa 1807. 1 box.
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1 box

Broadside, Law School Commencement, 1847. 1 box.
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1 box

Broadside Advertising Appearance in Princeton of Alonzo Quixano, circa 1850. 1 box.
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1 box

Broadside Advertising Lecture of Dr. Churchill, circa 1850. 1 box.
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1 box

Broadside Advertising Bright Hope Baptist Church Picnic, circa 1890. 1 box.
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1 box

Necrological Study, Prepared by H.C. Cameron, 1866-1869. 1 box.
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1 box

Princeton Response to Padua Galileo Celebration and Invitation, 1892. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster for Reception of the Princeton Sketch Club, circa 1890-1920. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster for Nassau Literary Magazine, circa 1894. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster, "The Philadelphia Society YMCA, College of New Jersey", circa 1894. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Poster for Administrator's Sale of John Maclean's House, No. 25 Canal Street, 1896. 1 box.
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Public Service in Memory of the Late President McKinley, circa 1901. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Broadside Announcing "Old Maid's Convention", 1901 May 30. 1 box.
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1 box

Celebration of University of Glasgow's 450th Anniversary, 1901 May. 1 box.
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1 box

Broadside Announcing "Baccalaureate Sunday", 1901 June 9. 1 box.
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Poster Advertising a "Meeting of the Executive Committee for the New Gymnasium", circa 1901. 1 box.
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Broadside, Expedition in Celebration of the 2000th Anniversary of the Birth of Julius Caesar, 1901 July 12. 1 box.
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Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Invitation Response of University of Missouri, 1902. 1 box.
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Invitation to Formal Opening of Rice Institute, 1912. 1 box.
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Minute of Classics Department Memorializing Samuel Ross Winans, 1910 October 3. 1 box.
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1 box

Graduate School Dedication Invitation, Response of University of Cincinatti, Rice Institute, 1912. 1 box.
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Princeton University Congratulations to President Emeritus Eliot on his 90th Year, 1924. 1 box.
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1 box

Joke (?) Official Notice Regarding 10-minute Change in All Scheduled Events, circa 1930-1960. 1 box.
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1 box

Diploma of the Fidac Education Medal Awarded to Princeton, 1931 September. 1 box.
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1 box

Princeton University Trustees Appreciation to Alexander Fraser, 1954. 1 box.
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1 box

Faculty Memorial for Asher Estey Hinds, 1943. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster, Advertising the Lecture "A Century of Progress in Engineering," by Arthur M. Greene, Jr. (Dean, School of Engineering), 1933 October 24. 1 box.
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1 box

Certificate of Distinction Awarded to Princeton University by the U.S. War Department, circa 1950. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster, Announcing the Nassau Hall Bicentennial Convocation, circa 1960. 1 box.
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1 box

Student Protest Posters and Flyers, circa 1960-1970. 1 box.
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Poster, Advertising "Lynde Prize Debate," on Class Day, 1961 June 12. 1 box.
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Poster Requesting Graduate Students to Enroll at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, Chancellor Green Library, undated. 1 box.
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Faculty Memorial for Luther Pfahler Eisenhart, 1966. 1 box.
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1 box

Color Print and Article, Titled "Camp Princeton at Arlington VA, the Headquarters of General Runyon's New Jersey Brigade," Gift of David Craig, Class of 1939, undated. 1 box.
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Faculty Memorial for Donald Ross Hamilton, 1972. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster, Announcing the Presentation by the National Parks Service of a National Historic Landmark Plaque to Nassau Hall, circa 1961. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster, Listing "Faculty-Alumni Reunion Forums", 1961 June. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Two Different Posters Advertising "Princeton Vietnam Assembly", 1969. 1 box.
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1 box

Certificate from Peace Corps on its 5th Anniversary Saluting Princeton University, 1966 March 1. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster Advertising "Opening Exercises", circa 1985. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster Advertising "Opening Exercises", 1983 September 11. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster Advertising Bicentennial Symposium on "The Treaty of Paris and American Independence", 1983 October 29. 1 box.
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1 box

Oversize Invitations and Diplomas Conveying Princeton University Congratulations to Various Other Universities in America and London (in Latin, approximate alphabetical order), circa 1900-1980. 1 box.
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1 box

Poster, Room Draw for Little Hall Addition, by Order of the Committee on Grounds and Buildings, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Broadside Advertisement for Sneak Preview of New "Tiger Magazine", undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Poster Advertising "T.H. Nast Exhibit of Sketches and Paintings", undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

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