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This Week in Princeton History for November 18-24
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, the Princeton University Library addresses accusations of censorship, older alumni express support for the admission of women, and more. November 19, 1923—The University Librarian, James Thayer Gerould, enters the ongoing controversy between Princeton and Upton Sinclair. Gerould defends the Library against Sinclair’s…
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Racial Segregation Propagandist Carleton Putnam, Class of 1924, Part II: Alumni Perspectives and Upholding Freedom of Speech (1970s)
Integral to Carleton Putnam’s argument on race was the notion that the demographics of students at Princeton should remain genetically analogous to what was represented in the early days of Princeton; that is, Princeton should predominantly be composed of white men, preferably with familial connections to the school.
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This Week in Princeton History for November 11-17
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, stolen lasagna is a topic of widespread discussion, students donate to a charity to combat yellow fever, and more. November 12, 1975—An investigative report in the Daily Princetonian details widespread corruption and theft in the Department of Food Services. Although there are…
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Racial Segregation Propagandist Carleton Putnam, Class of 1924, Part I: His Adversaries and Allies at Princeton and Beyond (1960s)
Beginning in the 1950s and continuing through the ’60s, Princeton University underwent drastic social change which reshaped thought about legalized segregation and discrimination against African Americans. During this time, Princeton confronted tensions between maintaining Princeton’s traditional demographics and allowing racially diverse applicants equality of opportunity.
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This Week in Princeton History for November 4-10
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, construction begins on a new group of buildings, Harvard offends Princeton’s president, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for October 28-November 3
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a writer claims strict rules mean fewer Southern students are enrolling, an underdog football team achieves a stunning victory, and more.
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It’s Charter Day! Read All About It!
On the 278th anniversary of the signing of Princeton University’s Charter, we offer the text of both the first and second charters, from which the words above are found.
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This Week in Princeton History for October 21-27
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a graduate student fights to keep his spouse in the United States, election excitement is heightened on campus, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for October 14-20
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, faculty are polled about their support for women’s suffrage, the band is banned, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for October 7-13
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a political meeting on campus meets with disapproval, a basketball coach is teaching tennis, and more. October 9, 1884—Locals are discussing a mysterious stranger in town claiming to be the brother of two students who left college a year ago. The man…
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