Princeton, N.J., manuscript, 1842-1918.

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Princeton, N.J., manuscript, 1842-1918.

Correspondence, reminiscences, and other documents, mostly relating to Princeton University (formerly College of New Jersey) and Princeton Theological Seminary.

53 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8071267

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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College of New Jersey.

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Chartered as the College of New Jersey in 1746 in Elizabeth; then Newark; moved to Princeton in 1756 and known as Princeton College; name changed to Princeton University in 1896. From the description of Diploma : Princeton, N.J., to John Boyd, 1760 Oct. 8. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86138950 ...

Hodge, Charles, 1797-1878

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Charles Hodge was a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, 1822-1878. From the description of Lectures on theology, [18--]. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 60354684 Hodge, Presbyterian clergyman and author, was a professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary from 1820-1878. From the description of Charles Hodge papers, 1773-1930 (bulk 1811-1886). (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 122414109 Presbyterian minister ...

Carnahan, James, 1775-1859

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James Carnahan was the ninth president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), from which he graduated in 1800. In 1823 he was elected to the presidency of the college while it was in the middle of a period of decline. There were many faculty resignations, and enrollment had dropped from 120 to 70 students. He was very discouraged by the state of affairs and thought of recommending closing it down. However, with the help of professor John Maclean, he was able to strengthen the f...

Landis, Robert W. (Robert Wharton), 1809-1883

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Thilly, Frank, 1865-1934

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Professor of Philosophy. From the description of Frank Thilly papers, 1889-1935. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 74898800 ...

Matile, G.-A. (George-Auguste), 1807-1882

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McCosh, James, 1811-1894

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Scottish philosophical writer, born in Ayrshire; became president and professor of philosophy of the college of New Jersey, at Princeton in 1868; resigned the presidency in 1888 but continued as lecturer on philosophy until his death in 1894. From the description of Letter to Rev. W.F. Farr, 1875 December 3. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 54752223 ...

Shields, Charles W. (Charles Woodruff), 1825-1904

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Hale, George, 1812-1888

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Bellamy, Joseph, 1719-1790

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Theologian. From the description of Papers of Joseph Bellamy, 1752-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067964 American congregational clergyman and theologian From the guide to the Joseph Bellamy letter to Reverend Samuel Hopkins, undated, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Clergyman, pastor of the church in Bethlehem, Conn. From the description of Joseph Bellamy sermon, 18th century. (Litchfield Historical S...

Green, William Henry, 1825-1900

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Green, Ashbel, 1762-1848

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Philadelphia clergyman. From the description of ALS : Princeton, to Robert L. Green, 1812 Dec. 31. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122580962 Ashbel Green; prominent Presbyterian during Federal period; pastor, Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.); chaplain, U.S. Congress (1792-1800); Stated Clerk, General Assembly (1790-1803) and later Moderator (1824); President of Princeton University (1812-1822); a founder of Princeton Theological Seminary. ...

Hibben, John Grier, 1861-1933

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Lowrie, Walter M. (Walter Macon), 1819-1847

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Packard, William A. (William Alfred), 1830-1909

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Packard was a professor of Latin languages and literature at Princeton from 1870 until his retirement. From the description of William A. Packard collection, 1857-1878. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 80288784 ...

Young, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1834-1908

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Educator and scientist. From the description of Charles A. Young correspondence, 1873 March 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981440 Astronomer (solar spectroscopy). On the faculty of Western Reserve University in mathematics, natural philosophy, and astronomy (1856-1866), Dartmouth College, natural philosophy and astronomy (1866-1877), Princeton University, astronomy (1877-1905). From the description of Papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80717828 ...

Hope, Matthew B. (Matthew Boyd), 1812-1859

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Cuyler, Theodore L. (Theodore Ledyard), 1822-1909

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Pastor of Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, and minister at large. From the description of Letter : Burlington, N.J., to Amzi Dodd, Newark, N.J., [18--] May 23. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28328263 Epithet: American Presbyterian minister British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000987.0x0000d9 Theodore Ledyard Cuyler (January 10, 1822-February 26, 1909) graduated from The Co...

Maclean, John, 1800-1886

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Presbyterian minister, professor at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), and its president from 1835 to 1868. From the description of ALS, 1840 Jan. 15, Princeton, N.J., to Aaron Odgen Dayton. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122525093 ...

Hempstead, T. (Thomas), 1822-1886

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Princeton University

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The collection documents the physical expansion of the University from its earliest period through the acquisition of large tracts of land in the 20th century, including the properties around Carnegie Lake and numerous farms. Early records document transactions with such Princeton University notables as Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, John Witherspoon, Walter Minto, John and Richard Stockton, and John Maclean. For the most part, the papers consist of standard legal documents with detailed descriptions ...

Atwater, Lyman Hotchkiss, 1813-1883

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Princeton theological seminary

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Cattell, William C. (William Cassiday), 1827-1898

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William Cassady Cattell (1842-1898) was president of Lafayette College from 1863-1883. Cattell also taught during his years as president, serving as Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy. After his retirement as president of Lafayette College, Cattell took a new post as Secretary of the Board of Ministerial Relief of the Presbyterian Church in 1884. A heart condition caused him to retire in 1896. Despite his continuing health problems, Cattell accepted a position as President of the Presbyter...