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- ISBN 9781493074303
- Weight: 191g
- Dimensions: 124 x 177mm
- Publication Date: 07 Jul 2024
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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The unofficial guide to the home of the Tigers!
The Princeton University Trivia Book features a wealth of historic and recent facts, with over 650 questions (with answers!) and quotations spanning nearly three centuries of Princeton history, ranging from the fun to the significant, and from the bizarre to the informative. This book is the quintessential source of information about one of the world’s most respected universities, perfect for current and prospective students, alumni, and locals.
Discover obscure facts, forgotten lore, and exciting tidbits about everything from student life and traditions to Town and Gown, including:
- Campus myths that may be true… or false… or funny!
- The University’s many connections to TV and movies
- Einstein’s true relationship to the University
- The when and how of Princeton’s informal motto “In the Nation’s Service and the Service of Humanity”
- Student rivalry with Rutgers leading to football and cannon wars
Daniel J. Linke received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Case Western Reserve University and worked at three archives before starting at Princeton University Library in 1994 as head of Mudd Library’s technical services. Between 2002 and 2019, he served as the University Archivist and Curator of Public Policy Papers, supervising the acquisition, description, promotion, and access to the University Archives. As the University has reckoned with its past, he coordinated the archival exhibit about Woodrow Wilson’s contested legacy and served on the Princeton and Slavery project. He became the University Archivist and Deputy Head of Special Collections in April 2020.
Helene (Heleen) van Rossum is a Dutch-born freelance archivist, historical researcher, and writer who has lived and worked in Princeton most of her life. At Mudd Manuscript Library, which holds the Princeton University Archives, she described collections, curated exhibits, and wrote blog posts, often working closely with Daniel J. Linke. Passionate about finding stories behind archival documents, she creatively engages with history. As a children's book writer, she has written several picture books and is presently focusing on historical fiction. Her website pasttimeshistory.com contains patterns and tutorials about using silhouette or shadow puppets to act out stories from the past.
