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Tag: Jonathan Baldwin

  • This Week in Princeton History for January 31-February 6

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the matriculation process is explained, local women report on their efforts to keep students from drinking, and more. February 2, 1845—A letter to the editor of the Baltimore Sun explains what it is like for a new student at Princeton: When he arrives[,] he look[s] round, well…

  • This Week in Princeton History for January 23-29

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a drawing is held for room assignments in a new dorm, the basketball team plays its first game ever, and more. January 23, 1767—Jonathan Baldwin secures an affidavit from Job Stockton to defend himself…