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Office of the President Records: Robert F. Goheen Subgroup, 1924-1988 (inclusive) 1957-1972 (bulk)

Extent:: 572 boxes
Abstract:: The records of the Office of President Goheen contain the files of the President's Office during the administration of President Robert F. Goheen (1957-1972). The collection contains eighteen series, which consist of correspondence and memoranda, reports, speeches, publications, and related materials, which were created or received by Robert Goheen and other members of the President's office.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Harrington DeGoyler Green Letters, 1906-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal letters of Harrington De Goyler Green (1891-1914) to his parents James Albert Green and Louise Coy Green of Peoria, Illinois and later of Cincinnati Ohio. The bulk of the letters were written by Harrington Green as an undergraduate student at Princeton University from 1908 to 1913 and provide a first hand account of student life at Princeton. Green sent-other letters from summer camp at Pointe au Baril, Ontario, Canada in 1906 and while vacationing in Europe during the summer of 1908. The collection also contains copies of written examinations given in various subjects; letters written by Green from New York City, as he sought employment in the spring of 1913; a book of Green's poems; and letters of condolence upon his sudden death in August 1914.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

"Old Nassau" Collection, 1859-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes
Abstract:: This collection contains early scores and lyrics to Princeton University's alma mater "Old Nassau" as well as information about the song and the men who created it.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Jonathan Richard papers, 1870-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters, invoices, vouchers, account book, and other financial records related to Jonathan Richard's work as Agent at Wichita, Kansas, from 1870 to 1876. Material deals primarily with Richard's attempts to settle government claims against him regarding a disputed balance of over $23,000.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Roberts Family papers, 1709-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box)
Abstract:: Letters, diaries, genealogical material and legal papers of the 19th century Quaker Roberts, Hooton and related families.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

George Selleck papers, 1801-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: A collection of some papers of Quaker author George Selleck, inlcuding essays relating to his book Quakers in Boston, 1656-1964: three centuries of Friends in Boston and Cambridge.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Isaac Sharpless papers, 1876-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters, letterbook, photographs, portraits, illustrations, clippings, essays, addresses, lectures, passports, misc. printed items, and academic hood of Isaac Sharpless.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Smith Family papers, 1821-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (2 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The papers of two 19th century Smith family members, Seth Smith and Edward Smith, the former a teacher and astronomer, the latter a medical doctor. Seth Smith was likely a Quaker.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Taylor Family papers, 1755-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.3 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers realted to the 19th-century Quaker Shoemaker and Taylor families of Burlington, NJ and Philadelphia and their westward movement to begin a business in Ohio. They deal also with such varied topics as surveying, sheep raising, the Contraband Relief Commission, the establishment of Bryn Mawr College and the mental hospital Friends' Asylum. Prominent correspondents are Abraham Merritt Taylor, Joseph Wright Taylor, Isaac Shoemaker, Charles Shoemaker and Thomas Wistar Jr.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Taylor Family papers, 1754-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Includes letters of Elihu Burritt (1810-1879) and others on Quakers, African Americans, and slavery; papers of Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) on Quakers, African Americans, and peace; and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891) papers and Free Produce Association records relating to Taylor's work for the use and sale of goods not attached to the slavery economy.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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