William G. Bowen collection on the Federal Government and Princeton University, 1960-1969.

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William G. Bowen collection on the Federal Government and Princeton University, 1960-1969.

Consists of notes and research materials compiled by William G. Bowen for use in his study THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, a report on the complex funding and research relationships between the two institutions. The notes reflect interviews Bowen conducted with faculty and staff. A copy of his final report and a paper published by the U.S. Congress on a similar subject are also included.

2.17 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8114788

Princeton University Library

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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 ...

Bowen, William G.

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In 1960 at the time that this study was undertaken, William G. Bowen was a professor and researcher in the Industrial Relations Section. With the cooperation of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Bowen launched a study that thoroughly explored the relationship between the Federal Government and Princeton University. When it was published in January of 1962 the study was well-received. Bowen would go on to be appointed provost in 1967, and president in 1972. From...