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Series 7: P-Rade Grand Marshal Correspondence, 1991-2013

2 boxes
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Alumni Association.
Dates:
1991-2013
Extent:
2 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The records in Series 7 were accumulated and used primarily by Charles Plohn Jr., Princeton Class of 1966, who served as Grand Marshal of P-Rade from 2007 to 2012. The records consist of all email and letter correspondences relating to the Marshals and the University, including: handwritten notes of committee meetings and things-to-do lists; texts of speeches by the Grand Marshal at the annual Marshals' Dinner, the "marching orders" meeting of the Marshals on the morning of the P-rade, and the address at the Old Guard luncheon; lists of Marshal invitations, acceptances and assignments; copies of the 2008-2012 Princeton University Reunions Guides; previous histories of the P-rade; correspondences with Henry Martin '1948 about the Marshals' Dress Code logo; emails to the Senior Class.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. If copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers will not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with non-commercial use of materials from the Mudd Library. For materials where the copyright is not held by the University, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. If you have a question about who owns the copyright for an item, you may request clarification by contacting us through the Ask Us! form.

Acquisition:

AR.2016.124

Credit this material:

Series 7: P-Rade Grand Marshal Correspondence; Alumni Association Records, AC048, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 38-39
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.

This collection contains records created and used on computing devices. Researchers are responsible for meeting the technical requirements needed to access these materials, including any and all hardware and software.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Christie Peterson with assistance from Eleanor Wright '14 in November-December 2010. Substantial portions of the finding aid were written by Christie Peterson in January 2011. Finding aid updated in 2014 and 2016 by Lynn Durgin. Series 9 added in 2022 by Phoebe Nobles.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The records in Series 7 were accumulated and used primarily by Charles Plohn Jr., Princeton Class of 1966, who served as Grand Marshal of P-Rade from 2007 to 2012. The records consist of all email and letter correspondences relating to the Marshals and the University, including: handwritten notes of committee meetings and things-to-do lists; texts of speeches by the Grand Marshal at the annual Marshals' Dinner, the "marching orders" meeting of the Marshals on the morning of the P-rade, and the address at the Old Guard luncheon; lists of Marshal invitations, acceptances and assignments; copies of the 2008-2012 Princeton University Reunions Guides; previous histories of the P-rade; correspondences with Henry Martin '1948 about the Marshals' Dress Code logo; emails to the Senior Class.

Arrangement

The material remains in the order in which it was received.

Collection History

Acquisition:

AR.2016.124

Accruals

Additional accruals of records are expected from the Alumni Association on a periodic basis.

Appraisal

No information on appraisal is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Christie Peterson with assistance from Eleanor Wright '14 in November-December 2010. Substantial portions of the finding aid were written by Christie Peterson in January 2011. Finding aid updated in 2014 and 2016 by Lynn Durgin. Series 9 added in 2022 by Phoebe Nobles.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. If copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers will not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with non-commercial use of materials from the Mudd Library. For materials where the copyright is not held by the University, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. If you have a question about who owns the copyright for an item, you may request clarification by contacting us through the Ask Us! form.

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.

This collection contains records created and used on computing devices. Researchers are responsible for meeting the technical requirements needed to access these materials, including any and all hardware and software.

Credit this material:

Series 7: P-Rade Grand Marshal Correspondence; Alumni Association Records, AC048, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 38-39

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Bibliography

The following materials were consulted during the preparation of the history section: Leitch, Alexander. A Princeton Companion. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1978. Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson. Princeton 1746-1896. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1946. The Alumni Association of Princeton University website.

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Alumni Association of Nassau-Hall (College of New Jersey)
Princeton Club of New York
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