Wilson Farrand papers, 1909-1913.

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Wilson Farrand papers, 1909-1913.

Consists of typed reminiscences of Princeton University trustee Farrand Wilson describing the dispute between then-president Woodrow Wilson and Andrew Fleming West regarding the location of the proposed graduate school. Also included is a retelling of Senator James Smith, Jr.'s nomination of Woodrow Wilson for the office of governor of New Jersey in 1910.

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Princeton University Library

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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

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Woodrow Wilson (b. Thomas Woodrow Wilson, December 28, 1856, Staunton, Virginia-d.February 3, 1924, Washington, D.C.), was the twenty-eight President of the United States, 1913-1921; Governor of New Jersey, 1911-1913; and president of Princeton University, 1902-1910. Biographical Note 1856, Dec. 28 Born, Staunton, Va. 1870 ...

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...

West, Andrew Fleming, 1853-1943

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Andrew Fleming West graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in the Class of 1874. In 1883 he was called to Princeton by President McCosh to fill the newly founded Giger chair in Latin. He was president of the American Philological Association, a trustee of the American Academy in Rome, one of the founders of the American School of Classical Studies in Rome, and the principal founder of the American Classical League, which he organized in an effort to stem...

Princeton University. Graduate School

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Following a scholarly tradition that originated with James Madison, who after commencement in 1771, remained for a year of extra study, Princeton's Graduate School was established officially by the Trustees in late 1900 and began its operations in the fall of 1901. In 2000-2001 the Graduate School celebrated its centennial year with a series of special events and programs that included lectures, symposia, and exhibits. From the description of Graduate School Centennial records, 1999-...

Farrand, Wilson, 1862-

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Wilson Farrand was an active trustee of Princeton University during the early part 20th century. From the description of Wilson Farrand papers, 1909-1913. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 76954855 ...