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Memorial Book Engravers' Plates, 1898

3 boxes

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Memorial Book Engravers' Plates, 1898, consists of the engraved plates used to print the illustrations in the memorial book published in that year. Illustrations include portraits of the College's presidents, prominent or new buildings, and an image of the sesquicentennial torchlight procession with former U.S. President Grover Cleveland in the foreground. The plates are arranged alphabetically by subject. The boxes containing the plates are very heavy. Researchers should use care when handling.

Arrangement

No arrangement action taken or arrangement information not recorded at the time of processing.

Collection History

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Matthew Reeder in December 2002. Finding aid written by Matthew Reeder in December 2002. Boxes 16 and 17 were added by Christie Peterson in May 2012.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

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.

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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:

Memorial Book Engravers' Plates; Sesquicentennial Celebration Records, AC141, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
65 Olden Street
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
(609) 258-6345
Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 10-12

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Related Materials

Other materials relating to the Princeton Sesquicentennial Celebration can be found in the P Collection and in the University Library's general catalogue.

Names:
Princeton University
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Kinkead, George Blackburn
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924.