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Series 2, Andrew Fleming West Records, 1870-1943

7 boxes
Restrictions may apply.
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.

Conditions Governing Access

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 Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

For instances beyond Fair Use where the copyright is not held by the University, while permission from the Library is not required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

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
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 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.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Tom Rosko and Ben Primer in 1997. Additional materials processed by Pete Asch in 2008. Finding aid written by Tom Rosko, Ben Primer in 1997. Boxes 59-61 (AR.1998.065) added in January 2011 by Christie Peterson with assistance from Suchi Mandavilli. 2017 accession including boxes 72-74 processed by Annalise Berdini in 2018. Arthur Bigelow Papers found in stacks and added by Phoebe Nobles in November 2018. Finding aid updated by Phoebe Nobles in 2018.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

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.

Arrangement

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

Collection History

Appraisal

Appraisal was conducted in accordance with University Archives procedures.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Tom Rosko and Ben Primer in 1997. Additional materials processed by Pete Asch in 2008. Finding aid written by Tom Rosko, Ben Primer in 1997. Boxes 59-61 (AR.1998.065) added in January 2011 by Christie Peterson with assistance from Suchi Mandavilli. 2017 accession including boxes 72-74 processed by Annalise Berdini in 2018. Arthur Bigelow Papers found in stacks and added by Phoebe Nobles in November 2018. Finding aid updated by Phoebe Nobles in 2018.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

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 Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

For instances beyond Fair Use where the copyright is not held by the University, while permission from the Library is not required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact 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 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

Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 12-18

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The Princeton Graduate School: A History by Willard Thorp, Minor Myers, Jr., and Jeremiah Stanton Finch. With a new chapter by James L. Axtell. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2000.

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