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Arthur J. Pilgram Papers

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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.

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Call Number:
C0549
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 5 boxes
  • 2.5 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Arthur J. Pilgram Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
circa 1910-1930 (inclusive)
Creator:
Pilgram, Arthur J. (Arthur Julian), 1851-1915
Form:
Manuscripts.
Abstract:
The Papers contain manuscripts, lists, and notes of American author and historian Arthur Julian Pilgram (Princeton Class of 1902) for his six-volume work, Military Compendium of Napoleon and His Armies, which covers the Napoleonic and Spanish Wars and the history and organization of the French army.

Pilgram, Arthur J. (Arthur Julian), 1851-1915

Arthur Julian Pilgram (Princeton Class of 1902) was an American lawyer, author, historian.

The collection contains manuscripts, lists, and notes of Pilgram (Princeton Class of 1902) for his six-volume work (unpublished?) Military Compendium of Napoleon and His Armies, which covers the Napoleonic and Spanish Wars and the history and organization of the French army and includes regimental and battalion summaries, 1800-1810. Also present are notes on the Balkan states and his essay "Charles I, King of England, A Character Sketch."

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

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

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

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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

Physical Description

5 boxes

"Charles I, King of England: A Character Sketch", dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Miscellaneous notes on the Napoleonic wars, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

"Military Compendium of Napoleon and His Armies," V. I - III, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

"Military Compendium of Napoleon and His Armies," V. IV - VI, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Regimental and Battalion summaries, 1800 - 1812. 1 box.
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1 box

Balkan states - Notes and typescripts, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Miscellaneous notes, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

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