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Subseries 1D: Miscellaneous, 1764-1812

1 linear foot
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections and Green, Ashbel, 1762-1848
Dates:
1764-1812
Extent:
1 linear foot and 1 box
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains several addresses written and delivered by Green and portions of The life of The Revd John Witherspoon, D.D., LL.D (New Brunswick, N.J.: Council of the Society of Colonial Wars of the State of New Jersey, c1973), which was a biography of College of New Jersey president and signer of the Declaration of Independence Dr. John Witherspoon. The addresses all appear to have been delivered during Green's tenure as president of the College of New Jersey. The material related to the "Life of Witherspoon" includes photostats of letters Green compiled while doing research and a galley proof copy of the index.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Credit this material:

Subseries 1D: Miscellaneous; Princeton University Library Collection of Ashbel Green Materials, C0257, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 9
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.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Casey Babcock in 2007. Finding aid written by Casey Babcock in 2007.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains several addresses written and delivered by Green and portions of The life of The Revd John Witherspoon, D.D., LL.D (New Brunswick, N.J.: Council of the Society of Colonial Wars of the State of New Jersey, c1973), which was a biography of College of New Jersey president and signer of the Declaration of Independence Dr. John Witherspoon. The addresses all appear to have been delivered during Green's tenure as president of the College of New Jersey. The material related to the "Life of Witherspoon" includes photostats of letters Green compiled while doing research and a galley proof copy of the index.

Arrangement

This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.

Collection History

Accruals

No accruals are expected.

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Sponsorship:

These papers were processed with an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Casey Babcock in 2007. Finding aid written by Casey Babcock in 2007.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

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.

Credit this material:

Subseries 1D: Miscellaneous; Princeton University Library Collection of Ashbel Green Materials, C0257, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
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Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 9

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Related Materials

The Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library holds material related to Ashbel Green in the Office of the President Records.

Bibliography

A Princeton Companion (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1978) and The Life of Ashbel Green, V.D.M. (New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1849) were consulted during preparation of biographical note.

Names:
Presbyterian church in the U.S.A.
Princeton University
Green, Ashbel, 1825-1898
Green, Jacob, 1722-1790