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Mario Vitti Papers, 1947-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes and 2.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of papers of Mario Vitti, an Italian author, translator, and educator specializing in modern Greek literature. Included are letters (1947-1992) from Greek, Turkish, Italian, and other poets and authors, and manuscripts of Greek authors collected by Vitti.

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

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Benjamin Harris Brewster Papers, 1820-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:

25 boxes

Abstract:

Consists mainly of correspondence and legal documents of Benjamin Harris Brewster (Princeton Class of 1834), much of it related to the Star Route prosecutions during Brewster's tenure as attorney general under President Chester Alan Arthur.

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

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Nikos Pappas and Rita Boumē Papa Papers, 1932-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 2.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of personal papers of the Greek poets and writers, Nikos Pappas and his wife, Rita Boumē Papa, including correspondence, autograph manuscripts and typescripts of published and unpublished poetry, articles, talks, clippings, and other printed material.

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

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H. H. Hess Papers, 1932-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:

34 boxes

Abstract:

The H. H. Hess Papers consists of professional papers, correspondence, and related materials of the American geologist and educator Harry Hammond Hess (1906-1969).

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

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Sir Israel Gollancz Correspondence, 1890-1948 (inclusive) 1915-1929 (bulk)

Extent:

3 boxes and 1.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists primarily of letters (approximately 500) from contemporaries of English editor and publisher Sir Israel Gollancz.

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

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Albert Schweitzer Collection, 1896-1976 (inclusive) 1930-1965 (bulk)

Extent:

14 boxes and 5.8 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection contains both original and printed material relating to Albert Schweitzer, the French missionary physician who founded the Lambaréné Hospital in French Equatorial Africa in 1913 and who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his philosophy of "reverence for life."

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

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Herbert S. Gorman Papers, 1909-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 boxes

Abstract:

The Herbert S. Gorman Papers consists, for the most part, of manuscripts, galleys, and notes for six of Gorman's historical novels, but includes some photographs of Gorman, bibliographies of his works, and a small amount of correspondence.

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

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George S. Rigby, Jr. Collection of Anthony Trollope, 1837-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 0.83 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of primarily correspondence of author Anthony Trollope and associates, as well as manuscript material, photographs, and drawings of Trollope.

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

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George Kreier, Jr. Collection, 1955-1999 (bulk)

Extent:

22 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the records of the professional work and practice of George Kreier, Jr., a Philadelphia-based decorative and structural mold maker, designer, and inventor. It includes architectural drawings, professional and project correspondence, patent research as well as the final patents, project related photographic material (including descriptions and tear sheet layouts for advertising the work of the firm), a few competitor catalogs, and plaster and plasticine sample objects.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Architectural Archives [Contact Us]

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Robert Adam architectural drawings, 1766-1774 (inclusive)

Extent:

.25 linear feet (1 box + 1 flat file folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains architectural drawings by Robert Adam (1728-1792) for the unbuilt Court House and Gaol, Appleby, 1766, together with architectural drawings by Robert Fothergill, architect, for the same project. In addition, the collection contains two leases, signed by four Adam brothers, for a house in the Royal Terrace, London, in the Adam family development, Adelphi, as well as an architectural drawing attributed to the office of Robert Adam for an unidentified five-bay house.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Architectural Archives [Contact Us]