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Collection Overview

Collector:
Princeton University. Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Title:
Princeton University Architectural Presentation Boards
Repository:
Princeton University Archives
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/s4655g572
Dates:
1929-2005 (mostly 1971-2001)
Size:
1 folder and 726 items
Language:
English

Abstract

This collection contains presentation boards related to the design, construction, renovation and expansion of Princeton's grounds and buildings. In addition, the boards include those used for planning purposes, student housing strategies, insurance purposes and recording of features such as fallout shelters, and electrical feeders. The boards primarily include floorplans, artistic renderings, elevations and campus footprints.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of presentation boards related to the design, construction, renovation, and expansion of Princeton University's grounds and buildings. In addition, the boards include those used for planning purposes, student housing strategies, insurance purposes, and the recording of features such as fallout shelters and electrical feeders. The boards primarily include floorplans, artistic renderings, elevations, and campus "footprints." The collection also includes a set of architectural renderings of Whitman College that are not mounted. For the most up-to-date information on the Architectural Presentation Boards (including new accruals), please see the database online at: Princeton University Architectural Presentation Boards.

Arrangement

The boards are organized alphabetically by building and each building group is arranged chronologically. Found at the end of the alphabetical listing are boards related to planning for co-ed housing, general campus boards and aerial photographs, as well as new accruals. Note: Board numbers 113, 458 and 526 are non-extant.

Collection History

Processing Information

This finding aid was updated by Annalise Berdini in February 2018.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is temporarily closed pending rehousing. If you have questions, please contact us at specialcollections@princeton.libanswers.com.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

For instances beyond Fair Use where the copyright is not held by the University, while permission from the Library is not required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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.

Credit this material:

Princeton University Architectural Presentation Boards; Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/s4655g572
Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
65 Olden Street
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
(609) 258-6345