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Series 2: Library, 1924-1953, 1992

2 boxes
Collection Creator:
Raycroft, Joseph Edward, 1867-
Dates:
1924-1953, 1992
Extent:
2 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The Library series consists of general correspondence, newspaper clippings, catalog lists, and press-releases about Raycroft's Library as well as condolence letters sent to him after the 1944 fire that destroyed the library. Donations made by friends of Raycroft, Princeton alumni, academic institutions, and associations which helped rebuild Raycroft's library in Dillon Gym are documented in the series. Of note is a letter written by Robert Garrett documenting his donation of memorabilia from the first Olympics including two 'original' discuses to the Raycroft collection. Also of interest is material related to photostat copies of the William Yarrow mural produced for the walls outside the restored Raycroft library in Dillon Gymnasium. (The photostat copies can be found in series 4.) Some correspondence regarding the fire can be located in the correspondence section of series 1.

Access Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Credit this material:

Series 2: Library; Joseph Raycroft Papers, AC146, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 3-4
System Identifier:
/repositories/4/archival_objects/1390088

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Description:

The Joseph E. Raycroft papers document both Raycroft's personal and professional activities, with the bulk of documentation focusing on Raycroft's role in developing training camp activities for the army in World War I and the navy in World War II, as well as the fire that destroyed his personal library. Also included is material documenting Raycroft's involvement in the 1932-1936 Olympic Committees. The records contain correspondence, manuscripts of lectures, notes, writings, printed material, press releases, photographs, and memorabilia.

Please see series descriptions in contents list for additional information about individual series.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by topic chronologically within each folder.

Collection History

Custodial History:

The Raycroft Papers were previously held in the Raycroft Library, which was dismantled in August or September 1972. Trophies and related material associated with Princeton athletics were given to the athletic department.

Archival Appraisal Information:

Appraisal has been conducted in accordance with Mudd Manuscript Library guidelines.

Access & Use

Access Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

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.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Library; Joseph Raycroft Papers, AC146, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 3-4