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This Week in Princeton History for July 7-13
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, Princeton acquires a new collection, the Louisiana Purchase sparks confusion, and more. July 7, 1849—The New York Evening Post reports that Princeton has acquired a sulphuret facsimile collection of more than 6,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins. July 9, 1804—A student writes…
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This Week in Princeton University History for June 30-July 6
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a particularly warm Commencement makes the news, civilians are outnumbered, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for June 23-29
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, foraging for fruit is not appreciated, a student is disciplined for distributing prohibited literature, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for June 16-22
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, an alum surprises classmates, demand for lodging exceeds capacity, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for June 9-15
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, special train service to Philadelphia is being offered, students debate new tariffs, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for June 2-8
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a newspaper remarks on an alum’s transformation, scientists rely on an artist’s skills, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for May 26-June 1
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, campus protests are deemed “refined,” rumors are circulating in town, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for May 19-25
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, space pressures prompt an unconventional solution, an alum has a very good excuse for missing Reunions, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for May 12-18
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a senior thesis makes the news, Princeton is praised for its inclusivity, and more. May 14, 1929—The New York Herald reports that Princeton student Henry C. Remick has written “the most elaborate thesis ever presented by a Princeton senior.” It is two…
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This Week in Princeton University History for May 5-11
Add Post By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a professor’s creative use of technology draws press attention, computer dating is a new way students can find relationships, and more. May 7, 1982—Princeton’s Minority Affairs Subcommittee releases a controversial report on campus race relations.
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