Princeton Inn records, 1914-1970.

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Princeton Inn records, 1914-1970.

Consists of the minute books of the Princeton Inn. The minutes generally discuss the financial state of the Inn, and cover both the Inn Company's incorporation (and Alumni appeal for funding) as well as the final sale of the Inn and its assets to the University. Also included in the collection is an oversized form book, containing examples of various forms and vouchers used at the hotel.

1.2 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8114856

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University. Trustees

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Since its incorporation in 1746, the College of New Jersey (renamed Princeton University in 1896) has been governed by a Board of Trustees, headed ex officio by the Governor of New Jersey and the president of the college. The Trustees are responsible for the overarching policies that guide the trajectory of the university. Traditionally, committees of Trustees have concerned themselves with the major aspects of maintaining and running a university: finance, infrastructure, staff, curriculum, and...

Princeton Inn (Princeton, N.J.)

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