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William Jovanovich Papers, 1815-2006 (mostly 1950-1996)

C1505 61 boxes 32.8 linear feet
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Jovanovich, William.
William Jovanovich (1920-2001) was an American publisher, author, and businessman, who led the publishing firm Harcourt Brace Jovanovich from 1954 to 1991, as president and later as chief executive officer. The collection consists of Jovanovich's author and publisher files, including an extensive file on Charles A. Lindbergh, along with correspondence, writings, personal and family papers, memorabilia, and other files documenting his career as a major American publisher in the 20th century, his creative pursuits in fiction and nonfiction, and his interest in Yugoslav literature and textbook publishing.
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Baker, William O. (William Oliver) (1915-2005)
William O. Baker (1915-2005) was a prominent research chemist, head of Bell Laboratories, and a frequent advisor to the government on scientific affairs and technology. His government service spanned from the Truman administration through the Bush administration and focused on intelligence gathering and national security issues. Baker's papers document his government service beginning with President Eisenhower, as well as his career at Bell Labs, and include correspondence, writings, and reports.
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William Selden '34, 2006

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In his interview, Selden talks about Princeton's lack of general selectivity but presence of targeted selectivity in admitting Jewish students; religious life on campus; the admittance of Roman Catholics in the 1890s; the creation of the Woodrow Wilson school as the first cross-departmental opportunity; Wilson's general dislike of the University; Jewish presence in eating clubs; Asians as a minority on campus; lack of political activity on campus; serving as the Princetonian's business manager; selling Princeton town merchants scrip for Daily Prince ads; the Depression on campus; serving as chairman of the Tiger Prince Prom; House parties and supervising chaperones; the University's class attendance policy; lack of diversity; the precept system; public high school kids not being admitted; half of freshmen living off campus; being a member of Cap and Gown Club; involvement with Stock and Bus in Theater Intime; mentions Deans Gauss and Eisenhart; Presidents Dodds and Goheen; Admissions Director Radcliffe Hermance; and Professor Corwin.