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Princeton Artwork 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

This collection comprises paintings, drawings, prints, cartoons, and other original artwork and reproductions representing the Princeton campus, its dezinens, sporting and other events, and symbols of the school. This collection does not include images of Nassau Hall or photographs, both which are maintained in dedicated collections.

Additions to the collection are expected.

This collection is comprised of multiple donations and transfers to the University Archives.

This collection was processed by Christie Peterson on 2012 February 01. Container list created by Eleanor Wright '14 and finding aid updated by Christie Peterson on 2012 February 02. Finding aid updated by Phoebe Nobles in 2022.

Appraisal was conducted according to University Archives policies.

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

The collection is open for research.

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

Scope and Contents

Series 1: Princeton Artwork, circa 1820-1990 comprises paintings, drawings, prints, cartoons, and other original artwork and reproductions representing the Princeton campus, its dezinens, sporting and other events, and symbols of the school.

Arrangement

The materials in Series 1: Princeton Artwork, circa 1820-1990 are organized by topic or, in the cases where multiple items by a single artist or publisher are present, by creator.

Physical Description

8 boxes

Cartoons Regarding Campus Life, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cartoons and Illustrations by Alan Jackman '17, circa 1913-1917. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustrations by Russell Fudge '23, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cartoons and Drawings, Possibly Used in Princeton Alumni Weekly, circa 1950-1990. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

"Spot Drawings", Possibly Used in Princeton Alumni Weekly, circa 1950-1990. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cartoons and Drawings, Possibly Used in Princeton Alumni Weekly, circa 1950-1990. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Miscellaneous Posters and Artwork, circa 1900-1988. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustrations, Football-Related, 1874-1915 and undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cartoons, Football-Related, circa 1920-1960. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Cartoons and Illustrations of Sports Other Than Football, 1879-1914. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Drawing of Holder Hall, 1921. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Charcoal or pencil drawing of Holder Hall by C.Z. Klauder (20 x 26 inches).

Physical Description

1 box

Reproduction of Frist sketch by Venturi, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Drawings of University Seal, Medals, Emblems, Etc., undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustrations of Battles of Princeton and Trenton, circa 1850-1920. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustrations of Camp Princeton at Allington, Virginia, 1861 July. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustrations of Campus Life and Historical Scenes, circa 1857-1970. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Composite Image of Faculty Under President McCosh, 1873-1874. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Princeton Grounds and Buildings, undated. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Princeton Grounds and Buildings, 1916. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Wood Block Prints of Campus by Stephen Martin, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Depictions of Eating Club Exteriors, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Prints of Campus Scenes and Buildings by The Princeton Print Club, circa 1941-1953. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Published Portfolios of Campus Prints by John F. Jackson, 1932. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Print of Commencement Hall, 1891. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustrations and Portraits of Individuals, circa 1820-1950. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Artwork by Michael C. Witte for Tiger's One Hundredth Anniversary, 1982. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Drawings of Tigers, 1894-1977. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Poster, Uncolored Sketch of Campus by Rummell, circa 1906. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Poster, Sketch of Campus by Rummell, circa 1906. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Poster, Color Lithograph of Campus by Rummell, circa 1906. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Bird's-Eye Views of Campus, 1874-1895. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Bird's-Eye Views of Campus, 1874-1895. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Etching, "The Watcher on the Hill" (Tiger) by Herbert Dicksee, circa 1900. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Illustration by F. Earl Christy of a Princeton "College Girl", circa 1920. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Framed illustration of a woman with a hat and fur boa and muff sitting inside an orange and black letter P holding a triangular Princeton flag.

Physical Description

1 box

Etching of Graduate Tower, circa 1935. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Etching signed in pencil by Louis Orr.

Physical Description

1 box

Etching of Henry Hall, circa 1935. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Etching signed in pencil by Louis Orr.

Physical Description

1 box

Etching of Archway between Cuyler and Wright Halls, circa 1932. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Etching signed in pencil by Louis Orr.

Physical Description

1 box

Print of Anthropomorphized Tiger in Jacket and Boater with Cigarette in Holder, circa 1900s. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

F. Earl Christy painting on cloth of woman perched on Princeton "P", undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Print, Suggest