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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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This Week in Princeton History for September 30-October 6
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a sophomore writes about her experiences with professors, a new dress code is imposed, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 23-29
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a visitor describes the campus, George Washington makes a donation, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 16-22
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, students have access to a new technology, alumni are concerned about admissions standards, and more.
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