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Frothingham Family Collection

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. 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

Call Number:
C0303
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 7 boxes
  • 2.8 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Frothingham Family Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1850-1950 (inclusive)
Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections and Frothingham, Arthur L. (Arthur Lincoln), Jr., 1859-1923
Form:
Correspondence. and Photographic prints
Abstract:
Consists mainly of correspondence between family members of Arthur L. Frothingham, who was a Princeton professor of archaeology (1886-1905). The collection includes correspondence and family photographs from his father, Arthur L. Frothingham, mother, Jessie Peabody Frothingham, and sister, Jessie Peabody Frothingham. Also present are manuscripts concerning Arthur L. Frothingham's study (ca.1912) on arches in the Roman Empire.

Frothingham, Arthur L. (Arthur Lincoln), Jr., 1859-1923

Arthur Lincoln Frothingham (1859-1923) was an American educator, archaeologist, editor, and author.

The collection consists mainly of correspondence between family members of Frothingham, Princeton professor of archaeology (1886-1905), including his father, Arthur L. Frothingham, mother, Jessie Peabody Frothingham, and sister, Jessie Peabody Frothingham, a writer who also received letters from her publishers and friends, such as Jesse Lynch Williams and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. In addition, the collection contains a box of family photographs. Also present are manuscripts concerning Arthur L. Frothingham's study (ca.1912) on memorial and triumphal arches in Rome and throughout the Roman Empire.

This is an unprocessed collection and remains in its original arrangement.

Unprocessed. Boxes 4-7 (notes on arches) are arranged alphabetically by place.

Gift of Charles F.W. McClure. Additions transfered from Princeton University Archives and Dept. of Art and Archaeology.

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

This is an unprocessed collection. The contents list provided is a preliminary inventory.

The collection inventory was created by Michael Heist in August 2007.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2007
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Frothingham family correspondence, 1850 - 1930. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Chiefly by and to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Frothingham Sr.

Physical Description

1 box

Frothingham family correspondence, 1850 - 1930. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Chiefly by and to Arthur L. Frothingham Jr. and Jessie Frothingham

Physical Description

1 box

Miscellaneous correspondence, undated. 1 box.
Physical Description

1 box

Materials Viewable Online
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Frothingham papers on Roman Arches, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Frothingham research notes and writings by topic or location, A - C, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Frothingham research notes and writings by topic or location, D - M, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Frothingham research notes and writings by topic or location, N - R, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Frothingham research notes and writings by topic or location, R - Z, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

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