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Meet Mudd’s Michelle Peralta
Name: Michelle Peralta Title: John Foster and Janet Avery Dulles Archival Fellow Educational background: From San Diego State University, I have previously earned a bachelor’s degree in European humanities with a minor in classical languages, as well as a master’s degree in history. This summer, I am finishing up my very last class to complete my master…
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A Round Up of Princeton History for July 2-8 and Independence Day
The “Demystifying Mudd” series has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope we can bring it to you next week. In the meantime, here is a round up of tidbits we’ve collected over the past several years to highlight events in Princeton University history for July 2-8 and some more in-depth looks at the…
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This Week in Princeton History for June 25-July 1
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a junior converts to Christianity, the centennial is celebrated, and more. June 28, 1873—Rioge Koe, a Japanese student in the Class of 1874, gives his sword to Princeton president James McCosh. He writes a…
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This Week in Princeton History for June 18-24
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, seniors warn underclassmen not to encroach on their singing territory, the School of Science is dedicated, and more. June 18, 1930—Charles H. Rogers, Curator of the Princeton Museum of Zoology, catches a ride with…
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This Week in Princeton History for June 11-17
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a journalist notes an increase in the number of graduates who received some form of financial aid, the Board of Trustees approves admitting women to some classes “on an experimental basis,” and more. June…
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This Week in Princeton History for June 4-10
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, ABC features the campus in a documentary about gay activism, a train passes through advertising the benefits of living in Florida, and more. June 7, 1977—A discussion between gay activists and Princeton students is…
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This Week in Princeton History for May 28-June 3
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, an Ethiopian emperor tours the campus, the Nassau Lit notes that the institution has no school colors, and more. May 28, 1870—A committee of 20 Presbyterians is in Princeton to lay the cornerstone of Reunion…
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This Week in Princeton History for May 21-27
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a rally pushes for the expulsion of repeat sexual harassers, the New Jersey State Board of Health investigates a typhoid outbreak, and more. May 22, 1931—The Daily Princetonian laments the suicide of influential cartoonist…
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This Week in Princeton History for May 14-20
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the third term of the academic year begins, dining halls begin serving water instead of milk for lunch, and more. May 14, 1975—The Eastern regional conference of Women in Higher Education Administration meets at…
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This Week in Princeton History for May 7-13
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, Albert Einstein lectures on the Theory of Relativity, the track team competes in the first relay race, and more. May 7, 1875—The Chicago Tribune editorializes in a comparison between Rutgers College and the College…
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