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Tag: Declaration of Independence

  • This Week in Princeton History for August 30-September 5

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a professor finds a forgotten treasure trove of microfilm, a member of the Class of 1895 gives the Princeton University Library a collection of significant signatures, and more. August 30, 1867—The Princeton Standard reports that the College now has 252 students, which is the highest enrollment has…

  • This Week in Princeton History for July 6-12

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the rowing crew makes it to the top, a senior makes a major fossil discovery, and more. July 8, 1956—Princeton’s Crew beats England’s Royal Air Force in the final round of the international Thames…