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Tag: Charles Godfrey Leland

  • This Week in Princeton History for August 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 Class of 1845 is suspended, students are treating sick classmates during an epidemic, and more. August 16, 1955—Professor Erik Sjoqvist of the Department of Art and Archaeology lucks out when the first trench…

  • This Week in Princeton History for June 14-20

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the Mills Tariff Bill is debated, the Prince offers a guide to “scarce” women’s restrooms, and more. June 14, 1928—A member of the Class of 1913 is struck by lightning and dies just before joining…