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James M. Ludlow Manuscripts, 1886-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

Abstract:

The James M. Ludlow Manuscripts consist of assorted manuscripts and a small selection of miscellaneous material of the American Presbyterian clergyman, author, and Princeton graduate (Class of 1861), James Meeker Ludlow (1841-1932).

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

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Samuel J. Wilson Papers, 1860-1886 (bulk) 1856-1926 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 boxes and 2.8 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence, diaries, memorabilia, and printed matter of Samuel J. Wilson, a ninteenth-century clergyman and teacher at the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa.

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

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Herman Melville Collection, 1846-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of copies of letters by American author Herman Melville that were used by Willard Thorp in his selection of Melville's writings published as Representative Selections (1938), as well as other material about Melville.

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

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Jay's Treaty Collection, 1797-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Samuel Sitgreaves was a Philadelphia lawyer and one of the American commissioners charged with sorting out financial claims made against Americans by British creditors, including Loyalists, under Article Six of Jay's Treaty (1794). Consists of Samuel Sitgreaves's collection of original manuscripts relating to an Anglo-American commission created by Jay's Treaty between the United States and England, as well as two printed works (1799) about prominent cases considered by the commission, one of which is annotated by Sitgreaves.

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

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Stephen Alexander Collection, 1827-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 2.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists primarily of correspondence of nineteenth-century American astronomer Stephen Alexander.

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

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William Isbister Collection, circa 1860-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes and 1.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence mainly from Victorian novelists and other writers to W. Isbister & Co., publishers of Good Words and the Sunday Magazine.

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

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Sylvia and Robert Lynd Correspondence, 1905-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of intimate correspondence between married Irish writers Sylvia and Robert Lynd, comprising over 260 letters that span most of their relationship from 1905 to 1937.

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

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Abdullah Frères Photographs Collection, 1880s (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 1.3 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of an open collection of photographs by the Istanbul photography firm of Abdullah frères.

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

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William A. Packard Collection, 1857-1878 (inclusive)

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3 boxes and 1.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected papers of classics professor William A. Packard.

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

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Maxwell E. Perkins Letters to Elizabeth H. Lemmon, 1922-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of 128 letters (1922-1946) by Scribner editor Maxwell E. Perkins to his long-time friend and platonic lover Elizabeth H. Lemmon.

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