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This Week in Princeton University History for April 20-26
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a senator advocates discrimination, an alum predicts his own surprise birthday party, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 7-13
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, Firestone Library opens, the campus reels from domestic terrorism, and more. September 7, 1948—With much of the interior construction not yet complete, Firestone Library opens to students and faculty for the first time.
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