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Historical Postcard Collection, circa 1900-1960: Finding Aid

AC045

An early 20th century postcard from the collection

Published on August 12, 2005

©2005 Princeton University Library

Summary Information

Collector:

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library.

Title and dates:

Historical Postcard Collection, circa 1900-1960

Abstract:

The Historical Postcard Collection documents the buildings and environs of the Princeton University campus in the form of picture postcards. Featuring both monochrome and color postcards, the bulk of the collection ranges in date from 1900 through the 1960s. Both unmarked and canceled postcards exist in the collection. Several postcard makers are represented in these materials.

Size:

1.5 linear feet (3 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Call number:

AC045

Location:

Princeton University Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library.
Princeton University Archives.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA

Language(s) of material:

English

Storage note:

This collection is stored onsite at the Mudd Manuscript Library.

History of the Historical Postcards Collection

The use of privately printed postal cards in the United States was restricted until the turn of the century when Congress allowed private postcards to be mailed at the same rate as government cards. Several postcard companies are represented, including the Rotograph Company of Germany; the Illustrated Postal Card Company, New York; Christie Whiteman, Princeton; H.C. Leighton Co., Portland, ME; and the Van Marter Company, Germany, among others.

Description

The Historical Postcard Collection contains both unmarked and canceled postcards which document the buildings and environs of the Princeton University campus. It includes both monochrome and color postcards. Several postcard booklets are housed at the end of the collection.

Arrangement

The Historical Postcard Collection is organized in five series, with each series arranged alphabetically by building/location name:

• Series 1: Buildings, circa 1900-1960
• Series 2: Campus Ornamentation, undated
• Series 3: Princeton Borough and Township, undated
• Series 4: Honoraria, undated
• Series 5: Postcard Booklets, undated
• Series 6: Postcard Additions, circa 1900-1950

Access and Use

Access

No restrictions.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Associate University Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections. The Library has no information on the status of, and researchers are responsible for determining any question of copyright.

Acquisition and Appraisal

Provenance and Acquisition

These postcards have been donated and collected over time. Information about provenance is available only when the researcher sees an AR# on the reverse side of the card.

Related Materials

Online Images

Digital images of Series 1-5 are available via the Princeton University Library Digital Collections website.

Processing and Other Information

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Nanci A. Young in 1996.

Descriptive Rules Used

Finding aid content adheres to that prescribed by Describing Archives: A Content Standard.

Encoding

Machine-readable finding aid encoded in EAD 2002 by Clay Redding on August 12, 2005.

Finding aid written in English.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Historical Postcard Collection; Princeton University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Subject Headings

These materials have been indexed in the Princeton University Library online catalog using the following terms. Those seeking related materials should search under these terms.

• Buildings--New Jersey--Princeton
• College buildings--New Jersey--Princeton
• Princeton (N.J.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Postcards
• Picture postcards

Browse other finding aids related to the following terms:

• Princeton University

Contents List

1. Series 1: Buildings, circa 1900-1960 Series Description This series consists of postcards which depict buildings on the Princeton University campus. It includes buildings which no longer exist, for example, the John C. Green School of Science and Marquand Chapel. Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by building/location name. Online Images Online images of Series 1 are available via the Princeton University Library Digital Collections website.

2. Alexander Hall

   Box 1

3. Art Museum

   Box 1

4. Athletic Club

   Box 1

5. Blair Hall

   Box 1

6. Boathouse, Class of 1887

   Box 1

7. Brown Hall

   Box 1

8. Campbell Hall

   Box 1

9. Campus Views--Aerial

   Box 1

10. Campus Views--General

    Box 1

11. Cannon Club

    Box 1

12. Cap and Gown

    Box 1

13. Carnegie Lake

    Box 1

14. Chapel--Marquand

    Box 1

15. Chapel--University

    Box 1

16. Charter Club

    Box 1

17. Chemical Laboratory

    Box 1

18. Class of 1879 Hall

    Box 1

19. Class of 1901 Hall

    Box 1

20. Clio Hall

    Box 1

21. Colonial Club

    Box 1

22. Cottage Club

    Box 1

23. Cuyler Hall

    Box 1

24. Dean's House

    Box 1

25. Dickinson Hall

    Box 1

26. Dod Hall

    Box 1

27. Edwards Hall

    Box 1

28. Elm Club

    Box 1

29. Engineering Building

    Box 1

30. Frick Hall

    Box 1

31. Foulke-Henry Halls

    Box 1

32. Golf Course--Springdale

    Box 1

33. Graduate College

    Box 1

34. Gymnasium--Dillon

    Box 1

35. Gymnasium--University

    Box 1

36. Guyot Hall

    Box 1

37. Holder Hall

    Box 1

38. Ivy Club

    Box 1

39. Libraries--Chancellor Green

    Box 1

40. Libraries- -Firestone

    Box 1

41. Libraries--Pyne

    Box 1

42. Stafford Little Hall

    Box 1

43. Lockhart and Foulke Halls

    Box 1

44. McCarter Theatre

    Box 1

45. McCormick Hall

    Box 1

46. McCosh Hall

    Box 1

47. McCosh Infirmary

    Box 1

48. McCosh Walk

    Box 1

49. Madison Hall

    Box 1

50. Murray-Dodge Hall

    Box 1

51. Nassau Hall

    Box 1

52. One Eighty-Five Nassau Street

    Box 1

53. Palmer Physical Laboratory/Hall

    Box 1

54. Palmer Stadium

    Box 1

55. Patton Hall

    Box 1

56. Pennsylvania Railroad Station

    Box 1

57. Princeton Inn

    Box 1

58. Prospect House

    Box 1

59. Prospect Street

    Box 1

60. Pyne Hall

    Box 1

61. Pyne, Lower (old Post Office)

    Box 1

62. Reunion Hall

    Box 1

63. School of Science, John C. Green

    Box 1

64. Tennis Courts

    Box 1

65. Tiger Inn

    Box 1

66. Tower Club

    Box 1

67. University Field Structures

    Box 1

68. University Hall

    Box 1

69. University Place

    Box 1

70. Walker Dormitory

    Box 1

71. West College

    Box 1

72. Whig and Clio Halls

    Box 1

73. Witherspoon Hall

    Box 1

74. Woodrow Wilson School (Corwin Hall)

    Box 1

75. Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs

    Box 1

76. Series 2: Campus Ornamentation, undated Series Description This series contains images of structures, freestanding or otherwise. These include memorial arches, gateways sculpture, and sun dials. Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by building/location name. Online Images Online images of Series 2 are available via the Princeton University Library Digital Collections website.

77. Brokaw Memorial

    Box 1

78. Cannon Green

    Box 1

79. Christian Student Statue

    Box 1

80. FitzRandolph Gateway

    Box 1

81. Mather Sun Dial

    Box 1

82. Series 3: Princeton Borough and Township, undated Series Description This series consists of images of structures not located on the Princeton University campus, but in Princeton borough or township. Many of these images have some historical relationship to the school. Some images are homes owned by faculty members. Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by building/location name. Online Images Online images of Series 3 are available via the Princeton University Library Digital Collections website.

83. Battleground, Princeton

    Box 1

84. Bayard Lane

    Box 1

85. Cemetary

    Box 1

86. Library Place (Wilson's Home)

    Box 1

87. Lover's Lane

    Box 1

88. Morven

    Box 1

89. Nassau Inn

    Box 1

90. Nassau Street Views

    Box 1

91. Stony Brook Creek

    Box 1

92. Thanet Lodge, (aka Greenholm, Colonel Libby's house)

    Box 1

93. Theological Seminary

    Box 1

94. Washington Road

    Box 1

95. Westland (Grover Cleveland home)

    Box 1

96. Series 4: Honoraria, undated Series Description This series contains postcards with images of items associated with or named in honor of Princeton University. Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by building/location name. Online Images Online images of Series 4 are available via the Princeton University Library Digital Collections website.

97. Mount Princeton, Colorado

    Box 1

98. Princeton "P"s

    Box 1

99. Series 5: Postcard Booklets, undated Series Description This series currently consists of three (3) booklets which contain a variety of images from the Princeton University campus. These booklets were sold as souvenirs. Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by building/location name. Online Images Online images of Series 5 are available via the Princeton University Library Digital Collections website.

100. "Souvenir of Princeton University"

     Box 1

101. "Princeton University"

     Box 1

102. "Princeton, N.J."

     Box 1

103. Series 6: Postcard Additions, circa 1900-1950 Series Description This series consists of postcards that have been donated since the processing of the collection in 1996.

104. Miscellanous Postcard Accessions, 1900-1950

     Box 2, Folder Undated

105. [AR.2009.088] September 2009 Accession, 1900-1943 Approximately 200 postcards of Princeton University sites, buildings and landmarks. Some postcards have writing and postmarks and some are unmarked. Most of the postcards have black and white photographic images, while some are colorized.

     Box 3

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