Samuel Finley collection, 1756-1956 (bulk 1756-1766).

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Samuel Finley collection, 1756-1956 (bulk 1756-1766).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/177680717

Consists of selected correspondence and documents of Finley.

.20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6933115

Princeton University Library

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Finley, Samuel, 1715-1766

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Samuel Finley, fifth president of The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), was a Scotch-Irishman who came to this country when he was nineteen. One of the original trustees of the college, Finley succeeded Samuel Davies as president on May 31, 1761. His presidency was marked by a steady growth in enrollment, and he was respected and beloved by the students. From the description of Samuel Finley collection, 1756-1766. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 63052...