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Collection Overview
- Creator:
- Princeton University. President's Program.
- Title:
- President's Program Records
- Repository:
- Princeton University Archives
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/tq57nr03t
- Dates:
- 1920-1961 (mostly 1935-1949)
- Size:
- 9 boxes
- Storage Note:
- Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-9
- Language:
- English
Abstract
The President's Program was a fundraising drive initiated by Princeton President Harold W. Dodds in 1936. Targeting alumni, the program had an ultimate goal of raising over 7 million dollars, to be distributed across three major projects; the construction of a new library, the developement of the school of public and international affairs, and increased scholarship funds. Consists of regional files containing correspondence with program representatives throughout the nation.
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Description:
Consists of regional files containing correspondence with program representatives throughout the nation. The rest of the collection is made up of subject files arranged alphabetically, however the subject files from A-Hu are missing from the run.
- Collection Creator Biography:
Princeton University. President's Program.
The President's Program was a fundraising drive initiated by Princeton President Harold W. Dodds in 1936. Targeting alumni, the program had an ultimate goal of raising over 7 million dollars, to be distributed across three major projects; the construction of a new library, the developement of the school of public and international affairs, and increased scholarship funds. The President's Program was overseen by a committee which reported directly to the President of the University, and in turn corresponded with regional representatives who would make personalized appeals to alumni in their districts. The President's Program was successful in accomplishing at least one of its goals, raising a substantial portion of the amount necessary to construct Firestone Library. The President's Program lasted until 1940, when it was eventually supplanted by other fundraising organizations such as the Princeton University Fund and the Office of Development.
Collection History
- Processing Information
This collection was processed by Christie Peterson with assistance from Eleanor Wright '14 in May 2011. Finding aid updated by Christie Peterson in June 2011.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The 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.
- Credit this material:
President's Program Records; Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/tq57nr03t
- Location:
-
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript LibrarySeeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library65 Olden StreetPrinceton, NJ 08540, USA
- Storage Note:
- Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-9
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- Subject Terms:
- Educational fund raising -- New Jersey -- Princeton
- Names:
- Princeton University
