- Collection Overview
- Collection Description & Creator Information
- Access & Use
- Collection History
- Find Related Materials
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Collection Overview
- Collector:
- Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
- Title:
- Princetoniana Collection
- Repository:
- Princeton University Archives
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/9019s253b
- Dates:
- circa 1870-2009
- Size:
- 850 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Abstract
Each volume or set of volumes in the Princetoniania Collection is represented in the Princeton University Library Main Catalog, which is searchable by title, author, or call number.
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
The Princetoniana Collection is a set of over 1000 books, manuscripts, pamphlets, papers, and other collected materials relating to Princeton University. Nearly every aspect of the University's life from the time of its founding to the modern era is represented to some degree in the Princetoniana Collection. Historical surveys, biographies, and University releases such as the Official Register and the Nassau Herald are all represented in the Princetoniana Collection.
- Arrangement
Each volume or set of volumes in the Princetoniania Collection is represented in the Princeton University Library Main Catalog, which is searchable by title, author, or call number.
Collection History
- Acquisition:
The items which formed the basis of the Princetoniana Collection were previously held in Firestone Library's Princetoniana Room. In 1972, the bulk of this collection was moved from this space and transferred to the Library Annex in Fine Hall while certain items remained in the Department of Rare Books. In 1977, books in call number range P00-P93 were transferred to Mudd Library. In 1991, Princeton-related items from the remaining P94-P999 books were picked from the Annex location and brought to Mudd.
- Custodial History
The core group of items which formed the basis of the Princetoniana Collection were originally housed in the Princetoniana Room (later known as the Robert Taylor Room) in Firestone Library. In 1972 the Princetoniana books were transferred to the Fine Hall Annex library.
- Accruals
Materials which fit the scope of the collection are added periodically.
- Appraisal
Numerous duplicates of University publications have been removed from the main collection, but are still held onsite at Mudd Library.
- Processing Information
This collection was processed by Dan Brennan in May 2009. Finding aid written by Daniel Brennan in September 2009.
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.
- Credit this material:
Princetoniana Collection; Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/9019s253b
- Location:
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Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript LibrarySeeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library65 Olden StreetPrinceton, NJ 08540, USA
Find More
- Other Finding Aids
In addition to the Princeton University Main catalog, a LibGuide to the collection describing major topical areas and specific volumes is available online.
- Names:
- Princeton University. Alumni and alumnae.
Princeton University. Athletics.
Princeton University. Catalogs.
Princeton University. History.
Princeton University. Sources.
