Princeton University Diploma Collection, 1749-1998 (mostly 1749-1926)
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Since its first class of six graduates and one honoree in 1748, Princeton University has awarded over 80,000 diplomas. This collection contains 213 original diplomas and photostats, including executed diplomas as well as blank, sample or spoiled diplomas.
Series 1: Diplomas from the Princeton University Archives Oversize Collection, 1749-1998
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Series 1: Diplomas from the Princeton University Archives Oversize Collection, 1749-1998 (bulk 1749-1926) consists of 183 original diplomas and photostats, as well as a small number of blank, sample or spoiled diplomas.
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Princeton University Doctoral Dissertations, 1877-2010 (mostly 1950-2010)
The dissertations represent doctoral work in over forty graduate departments. They date from 1877 to the present and they are arranged chronologically.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Abraham Lincoln Materials, 1849-1945
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Consists of selected material by and about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Andrew Fleming West Correspondence, 1873-1974 (mostly 1894-1933)
Consists chiefly of correspondence of Andrew Fleming West, who served as dean of Graduate Studies at Princeton University when Woodrow Wilson served as the University's president.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Ashbel Green Materials, 1744-1958 (mostly 1783-1844)
Ashbel Green (1762-1848) was a prominent Presbyterian minister, eighth president of the College of New Jersey, and co-founder of the Princeton Theological Seminary. The bulk of the papers consist of Green's personal writings, including diaries and sermons. The papers of Green's father, the Reverend Jacob Green (1722-1790) are also included.
Series 3: Papers of Other Persons, 1744-1958
The series contains documents created by Ashbel's father Jacob and various other family and associates. This series contains two subseries: Jacob Green and Others. The Jacob Green subseries contains the writings of Ashbel's father while the Others subseries consists mostly of personal correspondence between family members.
Subseries 3B: Others, 1783-1958
This subseries consists of material created by family and colleagues of Ashbel Green. The bulk of the material relates to Ashbel's children, wives, and in-laws. Much of the correspondence between family is personal in nature. Since the material covers numerous members of the Green and McCulloh families, the dates range from before the birth of Ashbel to well after his death.
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Princeton University Library Collection of John Davidson Materials, 1879-1945 (mostly 1890-1909)
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John Davidson was a late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Scottish poet hailed for his provincial, melancholy body of work. This collection contains letters, manuscripts, reports, galley proofs with Davidson's holograph corrections, documents, and clippings pertaining to his literary career.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Maria Chrousakē Photographs, 1938-1950s?
Consists of an open collection for Maria Chrousakē photographs of several places in Greece and Cyprus mostly Byzantine churches and monasteries and archaeological sites.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Robert Frost Materials, 1924-1977
Consists of selected correspondence, poetry, photographs, and printed material of and relating to 20th-century American poet Robert Frost.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Simos Menardos Materials, 1884-1965
Consists of autograph manuscript notes, notebooks, correspondence, and a copy of a legal document.
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Princeton University Library Collection of Spyros Meletzēs Photographs, 1900-1999
Consists of an open collections of Spyros Meletzēs photographs.
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Series 1: Correspondence, 1936-1951
Consists of correspondence with individuals, publishing companies, and academic institutions.
Series 2: Other Material, 1625-1957
Consists of clippings, lectures, essays, addresses, and biographies written by Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker.
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Protestant Churches in Cuba II, 1941-2000
This microfilm contains materials published or distributed by Protestant Christian organizations in Cuba. Many are published or printed by independent evangelical groups and distributed by various denominations or churches.
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P.U.L.C. Jewish American Writers Issue Collection, 1913-2002
Consists of original poems, stories, and essays that were printed in the special Autumn 2001/Winter 2002 issue of the Princeton University Library Chronicle on Jewish American writers.
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Pyne-Henry Collection, 1747-1947
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The Pyne-Henry Collection is a diverse group of documents, letters and writings relating to Princeton University, covering an array of topics primarily concerning student life and administrative activities. The collection consists of letters, essays and orations, reports, memoranda, minutes, proclamations, accounts and class lists, and other documents written by students, faculty and administrators which, along with other administrative records and Trustee Minutes, constitute the earliest records and documentary history of the University. Most of these papers and records were amassed by Princeton alumni Moses Taylor Pyne (Class of 1877) and Bayard Henry (Class of 1876) during the latter half of the nineteenth century.
Series 2: General Files, 1749-1947
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Series 2: General Files, 1749-1947, consists of a broad group of materials touching on issues relating to Princeton life and history. Researchers should consult the container listing for the best accounting of this series. Interesting items include a letter with the earliest-known account of the College of New Jersey, circa 1749-1750 (see Princeton Alumni Weekly, 3/11/1905); a group of letters to and from Joseph Shippen, Class of 1756, describing military actions in the French and Indian War and mentioning Wolfe, Amherst, Ticonderoga and Fort Duquesne (1756-1758); a pencil sketch of three Princeton students being escorted to the depot after having been suspended for "pumping" a secessionist (1861); a letter by P. Glennon from Washington D.C., dated July 10, 1861, discussing activities of the Union Army prior to the First Battle of Bull Run; a letter from Ralph Vaughn Williams turning down an invitation to compose a work for the Princeton Chapel (1937). There is also a small general file at the conclusion of this series containing unidentified materials.
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Pyne Honor Prize Records, 1930-1969
The Pyne Honor Prize, established in 1922 in honor of Moses Taylor Pyne '77, is the highest distinction conferred on an undergraduate student at Princeton University. The collection documents the annual awarding of the Pyne Honor Prize from 1939-1960. Within each year's file is correspondence, biographical and academic information about the recipients, and award statements.
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Raymond Holden Papers, 1924-1973
Raymond Holden was a noted author and publisher, who worked for a variety of publications, including the New Yorker, Fortune, Newsweek, and Reader's Digest. His papers include various copies and notes from his own works, correspondence with friends, some work of other people, and assorted documents.
Series 6: Additions, 1932-1968
Consists largely of manuscripts, correspondence, and notes regarding "Sexual Autobiography" and "Animal, Vegetable, Mineral."
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R. D. Blackmore Collection, 1630-1956 (mostly 1873-1899)
The collection contains 120 letters, which is mostly personal correspondence, by English novelist and poet R. D. Blackmore.
Series 3: Correspondence of others, 1892-1956
Consists of correspondence of individuals such as Charles Rollin and Violet Coward.
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Reginald Lawrence Papers, 1939-1967
The Reginald Lawrence Papers consists primarily of typescripts of plays Lawrence (Princeton Class of 1921) wrote for theater, film, and television, as well as short stories, poetry, outlines and notes for various projects, some letters, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
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Reynaldo Hahn Letters and Manuscripts, 1898-1945
Consists of letters and other materials of the Venezuelan-born French composer Reynaldo Hahn.
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Series 14: Audiovisual Materials, 1405-1994
The Audiovisual series consists of videotapes and sound recordings documenting Baker's career in government and politics. The majority of tapes in the series are VHS videotapes of Baker's appearances on television news programs or recordings of television news stories that include mention of Baker. Some recordings of speeches and public appearances are also available. The videocassettes created between 1988 and 1992, during Baker's years at the State Department, often contain multiple programs or events on a single tape. In addition to the contents list, a more detailed index to the State Department "Master Tapes" is available in Box 262.
Series 1: Personal and Legal Career, 1930-1980
The Personal and Legal Career series documents Baker's personal and professional life prior to his involvement in Texas and national politics. The series consists of correspondence, including correspondence with family and friends, diaries and date books, financial documents, legal documents, memos, and correspondence related to Baker's work at Andrews, Kurth, Campbell and Jones law firm, and personal documents such as a birth certificate and scholastic records.
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Robert M. Crawford Songs, 1923-1961
Robert MacArthur Crawford (Princeton Class of 1925) was an American songwriter and singer. His collection consists of sheet music of songs, mainly with patriotic themes. Some of the songs are in his hand but most of them in printed form, including the U.S. Air Force's theme song, "The Army Air Corps." In addition, there are two packages of records (78 rpm) of his songs.
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Roosevelt Family Collection, 1911-1959
Consists of selected correspondence and documents of several members of the Roosevelt family.
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Rowe Family Photographs, 1890-1950
Consists of over one hundred photographs documenting the Rowe family in Spokane and Edgecomb, Washington, and Lawrence County, Missouri. Photographs depict sawmills, steam engine threshers, store interiors, Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders," and snapshots of the Rowe family who operated engines and owned farms in Washington state, Missouri, and Kansas.
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Samuel Shellabarger Collection, 1916-1956
Samuel Shellabarger attended Princeton University as member of the Princeton Class of 1909 and was an English professor between 1914-1923. The collection contains Samuel Shellabarger's manuscripts for two biographies and five works of historical fiction, as well as a small amount of miscellaneous material related to his writings.
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Sara Enright Papers, 1934-1948
The Sara Enright Papers consists of papers relating to Enright's role as theatrical agent to performers, many of whom were and are well-known, as well as to aspiring actors and actresses. The collection includes legal contracts (originals and carbons), correspondence of Enright, miscellaneous material containing commission receipts, and playbills.
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Sarah Bernhardt Collection, 1878-1969
The Sarah Bernhardt Collection consists of newspaper and magazine clippings, theater programs and playbills, photographs, and other materials on French actress Sarah Bernhardt.
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Scrapbook Collection, 1843-1954 (mostly 1860-1920)
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This collection contains scrapbooks created by Princeton students which document their social and academic activities while undergraduates.
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Screenplays Collection, 1931-1979
Consists of screenplays for over 500 films produced by Columbia Studios, Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Twentieth Century Fox, and others.
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Selected Papers of Alfred S. Dashiell, 1921-1967
Alfred S. Dashiell was an American writer and editor. His papers relate primarily to his time as editor of Scribner's and Reader's Digest. Letters, memorabilia, and incomplete manuscripts of Thomas Wolfe appear, along with letters from other authors, assorted correspondence, and papers dealing with the Princeton matters of Terrace Club, Graduate Council, Hibben Fund, and Class of 1923 reunions.
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Selected Papers of Edward L. Howe, 1763-1956
Consists of correspondence, documents, and memorabilia of the American banker and Princeton graduate (Class of 1891) Edward Leavitt Howe (1870-1952).
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Selected Papers of Edward T. Chase, 1904-2002 (mostly 1979-2002)
Consists of selected papers of Edward T. Chase (1919-2005) including correspondence, manuscripts and other documents relating to Chase's professional career as a book editor at several New York publishing companies spanning the years 1972-1995.
Series 2: Miscellaneous Items, circa 1904-2000
This series consists of various items mostly relating to Chase's family connections to the artist's colony in Woodstock, New York.
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Selected papers of Louis E. Laflin, 1914-1966 (mostly 1916-1926)
Consists of letters by Laflin (Princeton Class of 1924) to Helen D. Hill, covering his years at the Lawrenceville School and Princeton University, and typescripts of four of his plays based on religious themes.
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Selected Papers of Smith Thompson, 1823-1949
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Consists of documents and correspondence of Smith Thompson (Princeton Class of 1788) covering, for the most part, the years (1823-1843) when he served on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Selected Papers of Sparse Grey Hackle, 1765-1954
Consists of selected manuscripts and documents of Sparse Grey Hackle, an American author of books about angling.
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Senior Thesis Collection, 1926-2022
Since its introduction in the mid-1920s the senior thesis has been a core element of the undergraduate curriculum at Princeton University. The collection contains the senior theses of Princeton undergraduates.
Series 1: Senior Theses, 1924-2021
This series consists of bulk of the senior theses in our collection representing each of the academic departments of the university. Senior theses in this series appear in variety of formats including microfiche, bound volumes, unbound paper copies and digital files. Theses can be searched in our repository (https://dataspace.princeton.edu/handle/88435/dsp019c67wm88m) or in the library catalog https://library.princeton.edu/).
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Sergei Alekseyev Correspondence, 1915-1987, (mostly 1964-1970)
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Consists of correspondence, photographs, and emphera sent to Ina Tillman from her friend Sergei Alekseyev in the Soviet Union (Siberia). Tillman and Alekseyev were pen pals, and, as Esperantists, they used Esperanto to communicate with each other. The collection spans 1915 to 1987, with a bulk of the collection being their correspondence from 1964 to 1970.
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Series 1: Antioch Excavation Financial Records, 1935-1998
Series 1: Antioch Excavation Financial Records, 1935-1938 consists of detailed expense vouchers from the second half of the excavation of Antioch. Each voucher lists a single expense, its cost, and its purpose. Also included as expenses are purchases of antiquities found during the excavation.
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Series 1: Correspondence, 1688-1971
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Consists of the correspondence of Alfred Marshall Mayer, his son Alfred Goldsborough Mayer, and Alpheus Hyatt with individuals such as Carl Barus, Anton Julius Carlson, and Charles Eugene Delauney, as well as others.
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Series 1: Correspondence, 1841-1949 December 13
Consists of correspondence with approximately 380 correspondents.
Series 3: Miller as a Subject, 1842-1947
Consists of biographical materials, lists of writings, and the correspondence of Margaret Miller.
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Series 1: Letters, 1415 November 20-1990 June 25
Consists of the letters of individuals such as George Pierce Baker, Benjamin Harris Brewster, Andrew Carnegie, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as others.
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Series 1: Tearsheets, 1920 March 20-1949 August
Consists of tearsheets for works such as "The Sensible Thing," "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," and "A New Leaf," as well as others.
Thomas Daniels' Collations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Short Stories, 1920-1978
Consists of collations by Thomas Daniels of over forty of short stories in American and British magazines by American novelist and storywriter F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Series 1: Works, 1817-1951
Consists of works, including "The Old Home," "After Fifty Years," and others, as well as poetry and reflections.
The Old Home: autograph manuscript, bound, 1817-1951
Includes photographs and clippings; written by various members of the Throop family (copy)
Throop and Martin Family Papers, 1693-1951
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Contains manuscripts, correspondence, documents, and photographs concerning the Throop and Throop Martin families of New Jersey. In addition to the family correspondence, there is an autograph collection and other miscellaneous items.
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Series 2: Biographical Information, 1924-1993
Biographical information contains a curriculum vitae of Love, a photograph, and an itinerary of Love's trip to Europe in January to March 1966.
Series 5: Notes, 1897-1957
Notes (1897-1957) contains Love's notes on international political affairs relating to the Middle East.
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Series 2: Correspondence, 1865-1960
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Contains miscellaneous correspondence of Rossetti.
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Series 2: Photographs, 1918-1991
These include Gibran's studio on West 10th street in New York, his desk at the studio; photos of his grave, the Cedars of Lebanon; and photos of pages from the manuscript The Prophet. Also includes a copy of photograph of Gibran, his bedroom as a child in Lebanon, and a copy of a photograph of Gibran's bedroom which was transported from his New York City Studio apartment to the Museum in Bsharri, Lebanon. Many of the photographs are inscribed on the verso by Shehadi.
Series 3: Miscellaneous Material, 1918-1991
Includes cards and postcards, copies of artwork, postage stamps, pamphlets, envelopes and folders, newspaper clippings, posters, and a copy of William Shehadi's book about Gibran's work.
William H. Shehadi Collection of Kahlil Gibran, 1918-1991 (mostly 1918-1931)
Consists of manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera by and about the Lebanese-American philosophical essayist, novelist, mystical poet, and artist Kahlil Gibran, who, by fusing elements of Eastern and Western mysticism, achieved lasting fame with such poetic works as The Prophet (1923) and Jesus, the Son of Man (1928). This material was collected by William H. Shehadi.
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Series 3: Printed Documents and Miscellaneous Items, 1767 March 4-1969 January 19
Consists of property documents in Philadelphia, circa 1788, as well as genealogical data for the Kip and Boudinot families, circa 1801. This series also includes articles regarding Elias Boudinot and his contemporaries, written during the years 1894-1916.