Call Number:

AC414

Repository:

Princeton University Library: University Archives

Extent:

12 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Princeton AlumniCorps Records, Box and Folder Number, Princeton University Archives, Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1989-2011 (bulk) and 1962-2012 (inclusive)

Creator:

Princeton AlumniCorps.

Abstract:

Princeton AlumniCorps is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that was created in 1989 by the Princeton Class of 1955. Originally named Princeton Project 55, Ralph Nader '55 and Charlie Bray '55 were instrumental in the group's founding and development. The Princeton AlumniCorps Records document the organization's first two decades of prominent initiatives intended to foster civic engagement and public interest amongst Princeton (college) alumni. Administrative documents, board correspondence, and planning materials for the respective initiatives comprise most of the collection.

Princeton AlumniCorps is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that was created in 1989 by the Princeton Class of 1955. Originally named Princeton Project 55, Ralph Nader '55 and Charlie Bray '55 were instrumental in the group's founding and development. The name change occurred in May of 2010 to more accurately the fact the organization is open to college alumni from all classes.

The organization's purpose is to promote civic engagement in the public interest among Princeton alumni. Princeton AlumniCorps engages alumni in public service initiatives through year-long fellowships in public service organizations, mentoring placements, and campus collaboration intended to elevate awareness of civic engagement among current undergraduate students. Major initiatives of the Princeton AlumniCorps have included the Public Interest Progam (now named the Princeton Project 55 Fellowship Program), the Character Education Partnership (now a separate entity), and the Tuberculosis Initiative.

The Princeton AlumniCorps Records document the organization's first two decades of prominent initiatives intended to foster civic engagement and public interest amongst Princeton (college) alumni. The collection includes Board of Directors records for the AlumniCorps and for Princeton Project 55 as well as materials related to the Public Health Fellowships (PHF) and Social Venture Fund as well as the Civic Values Initiative (CIV) and the Tuberculosis Initiative. Administrative documents, board correspondence, and planning materials for the respective initiatives comprise most of the collection.