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Subseries 1C: Robert G. Jahn, 1960-2003

11 boxes
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Collection Creator:
Princeton University. School of Engineering and Applied Science
Dates:
1960-2003
Extent:
11 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The Robert G. Jahn subseries consists primarily of correspondence and subject files documenting Dean Jahn's administration of the School of Engineering and Applied Science from 1971 to 1986. The records include Jahn's handwritten notes, memoranda, printed reports and internal reviews, meeting agendas and minutes, talks, papers and publications by Jahn and others. The files contain Jahn's correspondence with individuals inside and outside the university, as well as with businesses and foundations regarding sponsorships, grants, and development.

The records include School of Engineering and Applied Science course schedules, evaluations, directories, lists of enrolled students and data on application, enrollment, and graduation of SEAS undergraduate and graduate students. Records reflect both the administration of SEAS and Dean Jahn's engagement with other administrators in the university community. Dean Jahn also kept records of his own talks, articles and publications, as well as published work and papers by others. Several of his research and fundraising trips—to San Francisco, Germany and the USSR, as well as a visit to SEAS by a Chinese delegation—are documented here to some extent.

Files in Boxes 182-190 are arranged in the order in which they were received from the School of Engineering, presumably reflecting the organization of the Office of the Dean under Jahn's administration. Files in Box 191 were assembled at the University Archives from binders Jahn kept of his own articles, talks, reports and papers (drafts, typescripts, and published versions), as well as from loose papers and publications.

Files in Box 100, from an earlier acquisition to the University Archives, consist of four folders documenting relatively minor topics from Jahn's administration.

Conditions Governing Access

Records of the School of Engineering and Applied Science are restricted for a period of 25 years from the date of their creation. Some folders in Subseries 1C are restricted for a period of 75 years from the date of their creation due to the presence of personnel information. Restrictions are indicated under folder titles where applicable.

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:

Subseries 1C: Robert G. Jahn; School of Engineering and Applied Science Records, AC162, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd)
Boxes 100; 182-191
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.

Series 4: Audiovisual Materials contains microfilm, lantern slide plates, 35mm film, DVCAM, Betacam, and VHS recordings. 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.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The Robert G. Jahn subseries consists primarily of correspondence and subject files documenting Dean Jahn's administration of the School of Engineering and Applied Science from 1971 to 1986. The records include Jahn's handwritten notes, memoranda, printed reports and internal reviews, meeting agendas and minutes, talks, papers and publications by Jahn and others. The files contain Jahn's correspondence with individuals inside and outside the university, as well as with businesses and foundations regarding sponsorships, grants, and development.

The records include School of Engineering and Applied Science course schedules, evaluations, directories, lists of enrolled students and data on application, enrollment, and graduation of SEAS undergraduate and graduate students. Records reflect both the administration of SEAS and Dean Jahn's engagement with other administrators in the university community. Dean Jahn also kept records of his own talks, articles and publications, as well as published work and papers by others. Several of his research and fundraising trips—to San Francisco, Germany and the USSR, as well as a visit to SEAS by a Chinese delegation—are documented here to some extent.

Files in Boxes 182-190 are arranged in the order in which they were received from the School of Engineering, presumably reflecting the organization of the Office of the Dean under Jahn's administration. Files in Box 191 were assembled at the University Archives from binders Jahn kept of his own articles, talks, reports and papers (drafts, typescripts, and published versions), as well as from loose papers and publications.

Files in Box 100, from an earlier acquisition to the University Archives, consist of four folders documenting relatively minor topics from Jahn's administration.

Arrangement

To the extent possible, the order in which these files arrived at the University Archives has been maintained. Boxes 182-190 are arranged alphabetically by subject or correspondent name. Material in Box 191 is arranged as it was in Dean Jahn's binders, as well as chronologically and/or by publication title. Material in Box 100 is arranged by topic.

Collection History

Accruals

Continued transfers of records from the School of Engineering and Applied Science are expected indefinitely.

Appraisal

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

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Records of the School of Engineering and Applied Science are restricted for a period of 25 years from the date of their creation. Some folders in Subseries 1C are restricted for a period of 75 years from the date of their creation due to the presence of personnel information. Restrictions are indicated under folder titles where applicable.

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.

Series 4: Audiovisual Materials contains microfilm, lantern slide plates, 35mm film, DVCAM, Betacam, and VHS recordings. 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:

Subseries 1C: Robert G. Jahn; School of Engineering and Applied Science Records, AC162, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Related Materials

The University Archives has within its holdings many collections which relate to the School of Engineering and Applied Science. These include but are not limited to: Historical Subject Files (AC109), the Historical Photograph Collection: Campus Life Series (AC119), the Office of the President Records (AC117, AC264, AC193, and AC187), the Office of the Dean of the Faculty Records (AC118), the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Lectureship Records (AC188) and the personal papers of professors Steve M. Slaby (AC027) and Arthur M. Greene (CO434).

Other Finding Aids

Full text searching of the Undergraduate Student Government archived website is available through the ArchiveIt interface.

Bibliography

A History of the Engineering School of Princeton University 1875-1955 by Kenneth H. Condit, An Account of the School of Engineering and Applied Science 1954-1971 by Joseph C. Elgin and Engineering Plus by Arthur Maurice Greene, Jr. were consulted during preparation of the Historical Note. Additional information was taken from select articles found in the Daily Princetonian and the Princeton Alumni Weekly as well as the newsletters of the Princeton Engineering Association.

Names:
Cyrus Fogg Brackett lectures
United States
Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Laboratory
Princeton University
Condit, Kenneth H.
Elgin, Joseph C.
Jahn, Robert G.
Kobayashi, Hisashi.