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This Week in Princeton History for April 6-12
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, Evelyn College trustees vote to include women on their board, a shanty in Firestone Plaza demonstrates anti-apartheid sentiment, and more. April 6, 1895—The Board of Trustees of Evelyn College votes to expand so its…
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This Week in Princeton History for March 30-April 5
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the library receives a new gift of F. Scott Fitzgerald correspondence, a campus publication rails against women’s suffrage, and more. March 31, 1967— Charles Scribner Jr. ’43 presents the Princeton University Library with Charles…
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Demystifying Mudd: Research from Home
Mudd Library is closed right now for renovations, and many of our researchers are practicing social distancing. Though some projects will be on hold, the good news is that if you are at home reading this right now, you have a lot of options for remote research. Some resources are available to all, while others…
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This Week in Princeton History for March 23-29
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the first intercollegiate gymnastic league meet is held, graduate school is offered as an option for confused seniors, and more. March 23, 1900—In the first-ever intercollegiate gymnastic league meet, Princeton’s team earns a silver…
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This Week in Princeton History for March 16-22
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the town is raising money to pay for sprinkling the streets, Robert Goheen defends free speech on campus, and more. March 18, 1991—On today’s episode of Sally Jesse Raphael, the Princeton University band surprises…
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This Week in Princeton History for March 9-15
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, Martin Luther King’s visit to campus is attracting controversy, a new card-playing club forms, and more. March 9, 1989—A bomb threat—the third in two weeks—cuts midterms short for three classes forced to evacuate McCosh…
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This Week in Princeton History for March 2-8
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a ban on pizza delivery is enforced, a release party is held for a new book, and more. March 2, 1960—Princeton University is enforcing a ban on pizza delivery on campus. March 4, 1913—2,000…
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This Week in Princeton History for February 24-March 1
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a professor speaks publicly about his escape to America as a fugitive deserter from the Prussian cavalry, the school song gets new lyrics, and more. February 24, 1883—Professor Joseph Kargé gives a lecture in…
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This Week in Princeton History for February 17-23
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, wives are organizing for women’s rights, a new eating club is organized for those looking for something less expensive, and more. February 17, 1970—Elaine Showalter and Molly Oates, wives of Princeton faculty, lead a…
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This Week in Princeton History for February 10-16
In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a local farmer is making use of the waste from the outhouses, badminton debuts on campus, and more. February 10, 1881—A report to the Board of Trustees notes that a local farmer is emptying…
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