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Subseries 1: Correspondence, 1980-2000

4 boxes
Collection Creator:
Goheen, Robert F. (Robert Francis) (1919-2008)
Dates:
1980-2000
Extent:
4 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Subseries 5.1, Correspondence, 1980-2000, contains Goheen's personal correspondence since he retired as Ambassador to India. Correspondence that was started just before retirement can be found under 'American Embassy in India'. Much of the earlier correspondence concerns invitations for talks and lectures or to join a Board of Directors. In other cases Goheen's advise or influence is sought, often for networking purposes. Many of Goheen's correspondents are from India, including Ronald Seaton, who kept Goheen informed about Saint Luke's Hospital in Goheen's birthplace Vengurla, as well as about the Goheen Memorial Church, built by Goheen's father in 1937. Some of the correspondence is directed to Goheen as director of the Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities. Much of the remaining correspondence is of a social nature, particularly that from the 1990s.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials in the collection are open immediately with no restrictions.

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.

Credit this material:

Subseries 1: Correspondence; Robert F. Goheen Papers, MC204, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 14-17
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 Helene van Rossum in 2006. The materials were arranged into series and subseries at this time. Finding aid written by Helene van Rossum in 2006.

Materials from two subsequent accessions were added to the collection in 2008, 2015, and 2023. The accessions were processed and the finding aid was updated at these times.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Subseries 5.1, Correspondence, 1980-2000, contains Goheen's personal correspondence since he retired as Ambassador to India. Correspondence that was started just before retirement can be found under 'American Embassy in India'. Much of the earlier correspondence concerns invitations for talks and lectures or to join a Board of Directors. In other cases Goheen's advise or influence is sought, often for networking purposes. Many of Goheen's correspondents are from India, including Ronald Seaton, who kept Goheen informed about Saint Luke's Hospital in Goheen's birthplace Vengurla, as well as about the Goheen Memorial Church, built by Goheen's father in 1937. Some of the correspondence is directed to Goheen as director of the Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities. Much of the remaining correspondence is of a social nature, particularly that from the 1990s.

Arrangement

For purposes of retrieval, the materials in this subseries are arranged alphabetically, although originally they were arranged chronologically in annual files.

Collection History

Appraisal

No material was separated during processing in 2006, 2008, or 2015.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Helene van Rossum in 2006. The materials were arranged into series and subseries at this time. Finding aid written by Helene van Rossum in 2006.

Materials from two subsequent accessions were added to the collection in 2008, 2015, and 2023. The accessions were processed and the finding aid was updated at these times.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Materials in the collection are open immediately with no restrictions.

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:

Subseries 1: Correspondence; Robert F. Goheen Papers, MC204, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 14-17