Contents and Arrangement
Series 2: Thomas Lee Jacobs Collection of Luzern Humphrey Transcripts and Miller Family Papers, circa 1838-1920
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
This series includes handwritten and typed transcriptions of Luzern Humphrey's diary documenting his journey to Oregon Territory in 1852. Most likely transcribed by a descendant, John Humphrey, the transcriptions are of Humphrey's trail diary, "Journal (Part 1)"; however, they also include entries that extend beyond the journal's date range, ending with an entry from August 13, 1852.
The series also consists of some papers, including letters, a diary, and miscellaneous ephemera, relating to the family of Baptist minister and founder of Adventism, William Miller (1782-1849). Most relate to William's son, George W. Miller (1816-1874) who married Luzern Humphrey's eldest daughter, Inez Humphrey (1842-1928).
Also included are Thomas Lee Jacob's research materials on Luzern Humphrey's trail diary, including a transcription that Jacob's authored.
- Arrangement
Materials are arranged by creator.
Collection History
- Custodial History
The manuscript journal (2 parts), previously part of the Rollins Collection and catalogued as C0199 (no. 534), has been integrated into this collection.
- Appraisal
No material was separated during 2014 processing.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
- 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. For instances beyond Fair Use, 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.
- Credit this material:
Series 2: Thomas Lee Jacobs Collection of Luzern Humphrey Transcripts and Miller Family Papers; Luzern Humphrey Collection, C1353, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (mss)
- Box 1
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- Names:
- Miller family
