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Collection Overview
- Creator:
- Griffin, Donald Worner
- Title:
- Donald Worner Griffin Papers
- Repository:
- Princeton University Archives
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/2z10wq23x
- Dates:
- 1924-1991
- Size:
- 2 boxes
- Storage Note:
- Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-2
- Language:
- English
Abstract
Donald Worner Griffin was a member of the Princeton class of 1923. Griffin was recognized frequently by University administration as being instrumental in revitalizing alumni ties in the years after World War II, as well as helping shape the modern state of Princeton alumni relations. Consists of the personal correspondence and clippings of Donald Worner Griffin.
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Description:
Consists of the personal correspondence and clippings of Donald Worner Griffin '23. Much of the material pertains to his fundraising efforts among Class of 1923 alumni. Also present are handwritten notes and letters from president Robert F. Goheen and his wife, with whom Griffin was close friends.
- Collection Creator Biography:
Griffin, Donald Worner
Donald Worner Griffin was a member of the Princeton class of 1923. While at Princeton he was president of Quadrangle Club and played center for the undefeated 1922 football team. Following graduation he served on the alumni council for 30 years, and was the secretary of that organization from 1958-1962. Griffin was recognized frequently by University administration as being instrumental in revitalizing alumni ties in the years after World War II, as well as helping shape the modern state of Princeton alumni relations.
Collection History
- Processing Information
Container list created by Eleanor Wright '14 in January 2012 and finding aid updated by Christie Peterson in February 2012.
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:
Donald Worner Griffin Papers; Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/2z10wq23x
- Location:
-
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript LibrarySeeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library65 Olden StreetPrinceton, NJ 08540, USA
- Storage Note:
- Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-2