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Series 2, Andrew Fleming West Records, 1870-1943

7 boxes
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Graduate School
Dates:
1870-1943
Extent:
7 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

This series includes two subseries: correspondence, and writings and speeches. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. It contains letters, memos, and telegrams to and from West and also items on which he was copied. The writings and speeches are arranged alphabetically. They consist of the manuscript copies and do not include West's published versions which can be located in Series 4, Printed Material or in the Faculty and Alumni Offprints Collection (AC-121).

West's correspondence consists of both his official Princeton University-related correspondence while Dean of the Graduate School and his personal correspondence. It provides wonderful insight into the development of the Graduate School and the building of the Graduate College. Included is correspondence related to students seeking information on admission and the awarding of degrees; discussions with other prominent educators regarding the role of classics in education, qualifications of graduate students, and the function of graduate education in America; exchanges between West, University President Woodrow Wilson, Trustee Moses Taylor Pyne, benefactor William C. Procter, architects Cram and Goodhue, and others regarding the proper location for the Graduate College (see also Series 1, 3, 4, and 7); the bequest of Isaac C. Wyman, Class of 1848, which provided sufficient funds for the University to build the Graduate College where West preferred, and the dispensation of the will; the construction and dedication of the Graduate College; and the day-to-day workings of the Graduate School. West's more personal correspondence includes letters to and from family members, birthday greetings from well-wishers, and insurance policies.

Speeches consist of addresses given at testimonial dinners, conferences, and gatherings of college alumni. West's writings cover a variety of topics including discussion of classics, college education, and drafts of reports to the Princeton University Board of Trustees. This section also includes lyrics and poetry.

The material in this series constitutes the bulk of West's personal papers. There is no separate manuscript collection, although some West correspondence can be found in the General Manuscripts Collection located in the Manuscripts Division at Princeton's Firestone Library. Some of West's correspondence relating to the graduate college site controversy can be found in Series 7.

Access Restrictions:
Materials older than 30 years that do not pertain to student academic performance or discipline, trustee issues, or faculty personnel matters are open. Subseries 8C and Subseries 8E contain faculty or student records that are restricted for 75 years from date of creation. See Subseries 8C and 8E access restriction notes for details.
Credit this material:

Series 2, Andrew Fleming West Records; Graduate School Records, AC127, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 12-18
Special Requirements for Access:

This collection contains materials acquired from an Apple iMac desktop computer running OS X 10.9 ("Mavericks"). Researchers are responsible for meeting the technical requirements needed to access these materials, including any and all hardware and software.

System Identifier:
/repositories/4/archival_objects/1366272

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Description:

The Graduate School Records consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, writings, applications, surveys, and memoranda, as well as forms, course listings, and information on examinations and fees. The Deans' subject files make up a large part of the collection. Dean Andrew Fleming West's records, including his writings, correspondence, and in particular his scrapbooks, make up a substantial portion of this collection as well, as do the digital records of Dean William B. Russel.

Arrangement

No arrangement action taken or arrangement information not recorded at the time of processing.

Collection History

Archival Appraisal Information:

Appraisal was conducted in accordance with University Archives procedures.

Access & Use

Access Restrictions:

Materials older than 30 years that do not pertain to student academic performance or discipline, trustee issues, or faculty personnel matters are open. Subseries 8C and Subseries 8E contain faculty or student records that are restricted for 75 years from date of creation. See Subseries 8C and 8E access restriction notes for details.

Conditions for Reproduction and 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.

Special Requirements for Access:

This collection contains materials acquired from an Apple iMac desktop computer running OS X 10.9 ("Mavericks"). Researchers are responsible for meeting the technical requirements needed to access these materials, including any and all hardware and software.

Credit this material:

Series 2, Andrew Fleming West Records; Graduate School Records, AC127, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 12-18