Contents and Arrangement
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Unprocessed Additions, dates not examined

7 boxes

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of additional materials from Architecture Department storage. There are four cartons of reels and canisters containing uncatalogued film taken by Labatut, which are in questionable condition. These have been stored off-site for preservation purposes.

Arrangement

Arranged by accession, then by genre of material.

Collection History

Acquisition:

AM 2007-42

Custodial History

The collection came directly to the Princeton University Archives from Maybury Hill, the Labatut estate, in 1987. It was transferred to the Manuscripts Division in 1991 (AM 1992-22).

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Heather A. Shannon in 1999. Finding aid written by Heather A. Shannon in 1999 Some boxes were removed after processing was completed (i.e., after boxes had been numbered and labeled--hence, the numbering has gaps. Unused numbers are 15-20, 36, 46, 70.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Original audiovisual materials are restricted for preservation reasons. A digital access copy of the Hindenburg film is available for use.

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:

Unprocessed Additions; Jean Labatut Papers, C0709, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • This is stored in multiple locations.
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 86-88
  • ReCAP (rcpxm): Box 102-105

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