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Nova Caesarea & the 350th Anniversary of the Naming of New Jersey

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

To commemorate the 350th anniversary (1664-2014) of the naming of New Jersey, Princeton University Library will publish Nova Caesarea: A Cartographic Record of the Garden State, 1666–1888 in the summer of 2014.  An order form with pre-publications discounts for both the trade and … Continue reading →

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Save the Date: Info Session for Adler Book Collecting Prize, November 12, 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

An informational session introducing the Elmer Adler Undergraduate Book Collecting Prize will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Firestone Library. John Delaney, Curator of Historic Maps, will showcase select treasures from the Historic Maps Collection and discuss … Continue reading →

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Woody Allen Exhibition Extended Through November 17

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

Campus visitors and faculty and students returning from Fall Break still have a chance to view a selection of Woody Allen film scripts on display in the Firestone Library.  The exhibition, “Woody Allen: The Screenwriter at Work,” will continue through Sunday, … Continue reading →

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2013-2014 Elmer Adler Undergraduate Book Collecting Prize

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

  Deadline for Entries: Monday, December 2, 2013 The Elmer Adler Undergraduate Book Collecting Prize is endowed from the estate of Elmer Adler, who for many years encouraged the collecting of books by Princeton undergraduates. It is awarded annually to … Continue reading →

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Cotsen Children’s Library to Host International Conference

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Rare Books and Special Collections

The Cotsen Children’s Library will host the conference “Putting the Figure on the Map: Imagining Sameness and Difference for Children” from Wednesday, September 11, through Friday, September 13, 2013.  The Conference is geared to professionals and experts in illustrated children’s … Continue reading →

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