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Holland Donan, Class of 1951, Papers

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
AC390
Repository:
Princeton University Library: University Archives
Extent:
2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); (Collection Title), Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1952-1994 (inclusive)
Creator:
Donan, Holland, 1928-
Abstract:
Holland "Hollie" Donan, class of 1951, played defensive tackle for the Princeton Tigers from 1948-1950. Collection consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs relating to Donan's football career at Princeton and his 1984 induction into the National Football Hall of Fame.

Donan, Holland, 1928-

Holland "Hollie" Donan, class of 1951, played defensive tackle for the Princeton Tigers from 1948-1950. After graduating with a degree in History, Donan married in 1951, and served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps from 1951-1953. He worked as an insurance broker in Manhattan for the remainder of his career. Donan was named "Lineman of the Year" in 1950 by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association, and was inducted into the National Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs relating to Donan's football career at Princeton and his 1984 induction into the National Football Hall of Fame. Also included is a Princeton Varsity mug inscribed with Donan's name.

Gift of Holland Donan in 2011.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
University Archives
Finding Aid Date
2011
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Collection Inventory

Scope and Contents

Series 1: Holland Donan Papers consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs relating to Donan's football career at Princeton and his 1984 induction into the National Football Hall of Fame. Also included is a Princeton Varsity mug inscribed with Donan's name.

Arrangement

The materials in Series 1: Holland Donan Papers, 1952-1984 remain in their original order; no particular arrangement has been applied.

Physical Description

2 boxes

Newspaper Clippings, Correspondence, and Photographs, 1952-1994. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Princeton University Varsity Mug, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

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