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Nineteenth-century letters move into 21st century

A collection of John Maclean’s papers are now available online. Maclean, the 10th president of Princeton University, served from 1854-1868 when the institution was known as the College of New Jersey.

Exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of University Archives

The richness and depth of the collections of the Princeton University Archives are the focus of “‘The Best Old Place of All': Treasures From the Princeton University Archives,” a new exhibition at the Seeley G.

New Accessions at the Mudd Library: December 2008 – January 2009

The list below includes information on items and collections accessioned in December 2008 and January 2009. There were 17 Princeton University Archives accessions added to our collections during this period.

Newly acquired photo album contains heretofore unknown photos of Woodrow Wilson and Mark Twain

A wonderful end of the year gift came to the Princeton University Archives through the generosity of four alumni who serve on the Princetoniana Committee.

Mudd Library elevator out of service

Since December 16, the Mudd Library’s elevator has been out-of-service, as the 32-year old system is undergoing an upgrade.

New Accessions: October and November 2008

The list below includes information on items and collections accessioned in October and November 2008.

Princeton and the 1918 flu epidemic

The recent issue of the Princeton Alumni Weekly has an article by Mark F.

Did Santa Always Look like Santa?

Santa Claus is now enthroned as the popular icon of Christmas.

Did Santa Always Look like Santa?

Santa Claus is now enthroned as the popular icon of Christmas.

More blogging on blogs

According to their own website, The Prox “is a blog about campus life, issues, and events at Princeton University hosted by The Daily Princetonian and written by staff from several departments, including Opinion and Web.” We like it because it …

This blog will make you smarter!

The Mudd Manuscript Library was pleased to learn that its blog was named one of the “100 Blogs That Will Make You Smarter” by Online Universities.com. See for yourself–look under the section “Higher Education”.

Happy Halloween!

The Cotsen Children’s Library opened to the public eleven years ago today.

Happy Halloween!

The Cotsen Children’s Library opened to the public eleven years ago today.

New Accessions: August and September 2008

The list below includes information on items and collections accessioned in August and September 2008. There were no Public Policy Papers accessioned during this period.

Dulles centennial talk and reception

In honor of the centennial of John Foster Dulles’s graduation from Princeton University, the Seeley G.

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