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This Week in Princeton University History for April 21-27
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, faculty allow students to leave campus due to national upheaval, an alum lights a building remotely, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for April 14-20
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, the college president’s clothes are stolen, a student questions Bill Clinton, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for April 7-13
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a student confesses to shenanigagging, an alum observes a celebration, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for December 23-29
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, some students face military conscription, five alumni make their Broadway debut, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for August 26-September 1
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, the president addresses rumors that Princeton will close, students hold a “war meeting,” and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for August 5-11
by April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, veterans can return to Princeton for free, a father warns his son to pay more attention to his education, and more. August 5, 1964—Following students’ claims that a local barber refused to cut Black hair because he did not know how to…
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This Week in Princeton History for June 17-23
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, the women of the Class of 1973 are still newsworthy, an alum celebrates his 87th reunion, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for April 15-21
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, some students withdraw from housing assignments in protest, the new library design is under discussion, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for February 19-25
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a Civil War veteran is in service during a new conflict, students remember a beloved alum, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for November 27-December 3
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, Princeton’s colors are controversial, a farmer seeks help finding a poultry thief, and more. November 27, 1888—San Francisco’s Daily Evening Bulletin summarizes remarks made by David R. Sessions, Class of 1870, at a recent alumni dinner at the Occidental Hotel in San…
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