Monthly Archives: February 2013

“Wanted Poster” No Longer Still At Large

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

The latest issue of Town Topics, Princeton’s weekly community newspaper, highlights a recently discovered “Wanted Poster” for John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln: “Lincoln Assassination ‘Wanted Poster’ Discovered at Princeton University Library” The broadside was discovered while researching … Continue reading →

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Treasures of American history featured in Princeton exhibition – Opening Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

From a first-hand account of Colonial life in Jamestown to a wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth following President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, a Princeton University Libraryexhibition opening Friday, Feb. 22, will trace the American experience from 1607 to 1865. Several items … Continue reading →

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