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Francis De Haes Janvier Family Papers, 1800-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 3.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Francis De Haes Janvier was a Philadelphia businessman and poet. Consists of correspondence of civil war poet Francis Janvier and his family as well as drafts and autograph copies of his works.

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

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Wolfgang A. Luchting Correspondence, 1958-1994 (inclusive) 1960-1990 (bulk)

Extent:

10 boxes

Abstract:

Consists primarily of correspondence of Wolfgang Luchting (1927-1999), retired professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at Washington State University (Pullman, Washington), with Latin American authors and German publishers. Miscellaneous manuscripts of Luchting, a small amount of papers of others, and printed material are included.

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

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Mauricio Wacquez Papers, 1957-1983 (inclusive)

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14 boxes and 5.30 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected papers of Chilean novelist Mauricio Wacquez.

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

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Preston Beyer Collection of John Steinbeck, 1970-1990 (bulk) 1939-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:

19 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and ephemera by and relating to John Steinbeck collected by Preston Beyer, cofounder of the John Steinbeck Society of America. Included is a large amount of correspondence (circa 1939-1993) of Beyer with bibliographers, critics, collectors, biographers, universities, friends, and relatives concerned with the life and works of John Steinbeck.

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

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William Kelly Prentice Papers, 1797-1965 (inclusive) 1900-1955 (bulk)

Extent:

7 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of works, correspondence, and documents of William Kelly Prentice, a Greek scholar and authority on classical inscriptions, as well as selected papers of his father and various other family members.

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

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Charles Phelps Smyth Papers, 1918-1985 (inclusive)

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16 boxes and 9.4 linear feet

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Consists of the papers of Princeton chemistry professor Charles Phelps Smyth.

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

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Esar Levine Collection of Frank Harris, 1908-1976 (inclusive) 1920-1930 (bulk)

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7 boxes, 2 folders, and 4.8 linear feet

Abstract:

The Esar Levine Collection of Frank Harris consists of the writings, correspondence, and printed matter of, and relating to, Frank Harris (1855-1931) as collected by Esar Levine (1899-?), Harris's disciple, agent and friend. Harris, an Irish-born, naturalized American citizen, was a prolific writer and journalist/editor who is perhaps best known for his scandalous autobiography, My Life and Loves, which was censored in America and parts of Europe.

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

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Garret D. Wall Collection, 1807-1850 (bulk) 1699-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 boxes

Abstract:

The Garret D. Wall Collection, dating from 1609-1909, consists primarily of material from the legal practice of Garret D. Wall (1783-1850). The bulk of the material dates from 1807 to 1850, when Wall was actively practicing law, serving in the United States Senate, and serving as judge of the Court of Appeals of New Jersey.

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

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Clive Bell Correspondence, 1922-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

The Clive Bell Correspondence collection consists of letters received by the English writer and art critic Clive Bell (1881-1964) from Raymond Mortimer, Harold Nicolson, and V. (Victoria) Sackville-West ["Vita"]. Their content reflects both personal and professional matters.

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

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Robert Kilburn Root Papers, 1914-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:

16 boxes and 7.9 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of scholar Robert K. Root's manuscript and notes for his annotated edition of Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde (1926), as well as six diaries he kept between the years 1914 and 1920.

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