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Title:
Princeton University Library Collection of Nikolaos, Prince of Greece, 1872-1936 Materials
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dc05742301x
Dates:
1890
Size:
0.4 linear feet and 1 box
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box B-001844
Language:
English Greek, Modern

Abstract

Consists of correspondence (ALS) with Prince Nikolaos's parents and sister while his was in Petroupoli and several other places; an autograph diary book; and a notebook containing a handwritten text titled "To taxeidi mou eis tēn Rōssian to 1916" (My trip in Russia in 1916).

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of an autograph diary written in 1894 in Greek (a few pages are written in English and French); and autograph diary titled "Hēmerologio tou taxidiou mas eis tēn Peloponnēson kai tēn Aitōlo-Akarnania ton Aprilion kai Maion tou 1898; a notebook containing a handwritten text in Greek titled "To taxeidi mou eis tēn Rōssian to 1916" (My trip in Russia in 1916); 9 autograph letters in English signed by "Nicky" to his mother, Queen Olga, from several places (1910-1921); one letter to his father King George; and one letter to his daughter Princess Olga dated 1901 and 1935, respectively. There are also incomimng letters (ALS) from V.C. Scott O'Connor.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Acquired with matching funds provided by the Program in Hellenic Studies with the support of the Stanley J. Seeger Hellenic Fund. (AM 2009-82; 2018-36; 2020-69)

Appraisal

No materials were removed from the collection during 2022 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kalliopi Balatsouka in March 2022. Finding aid written by Kalliopi Balatsouka in March 2022.

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:

Princeton University Library Collection of Nikolaos, Prince of Greece, 1872-1936 Materials; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dc05742301x
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box B-001844