Horace and Thomas Meeker Papers on Admission to Princeton University 1925-19301949-1956

Summary

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Overview

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Abstract

Horace and Thomas Meeker were father and son graduates of Princeton University. The papers document the University's admission processes circa 1925 and 1950.

Description

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Description

The papers document the University's admission processes circa 1925 and 1950. In addition, the papers contain a small amount of material pertaining to academics and student life at Princeton. Document types include correspondence, examinations, and ephemera.

Collection Creator Biography

Horace and Thomas Meeker were father and son graduates of Princeton University. Horace Meeker, the father, earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1929 and a MS in Mechanical Engineering in 1930. His son, Thomas Meeker, earned a AB in Art and Archaeology as a member of the Class of 1956.

Collection History

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Acquisition

Gift of Thomas Meeker '56 in 2008 [AR.2008.019] and 2009 [AR.2009.003].

Access and Use

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Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the University Archivist. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

Horace and Thomas Meeker Papers on Admission to Princeton University; 1925-1930 1949-1956, Princeton University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

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Topics

• Princeton University

Subject Terms

• Admission
• Alumni and alumnae
• Princeton University

Genre Terms

• Correspondence
• Examinations (documents)
• Printed ephemera

Contents and Arrangement

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