Office of the President records: Harold T. Shapiro, 1961-2001. ( 1987-2001)

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Office of the President records: Harold T. Shapiro, 1961-2001. ( 1987-2001)

The Office of the President Records: Harold T. Shapiro contains the files generated and compiled by Princeton University's Office of the President during the administration of Harold Tafler Shapiro, the University's 18th president. The records consist of files pertaining to academic programs, campus building projects, fundraising, students, faculty, and staff and include correspondence, reports, speeches, and printed materials.

97.92 linear ft. (82 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6934383

Princeton University Library

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