Princeton University Periodicals Collection

This collection contains two Princeton University student-run newsletters from the late 19th century: The Princetonian and The Nassau Literary Magazine. The Princetonian is a newspaper that includes primarily editorials and news about Princeton University and its students. The Nassau Literary Magazine includes primarily literary contributions by students (e.g., essays and poetry), as well as editorials and news related to Princeton University.

This collection is organized in two series:

Series I: Princetonian, 1876-1884
Series I includes five bound volumes of The Princetonian from the late 19th century, each containing between 14 and 32 issues. Volume 1 is missing issue No. 1. The student-run newsletter includes editorials, personals, news, and other student contributions related to Princeton, such as student life, athletics, commencement, and student organizations.

Series II: Nassau Literary Magazine, 1859-1903
Series II contains seven volumes of The Nassau Literary Magazine from the late 19th century, each containing between five and nine issues. The student-run magazine primarily includes essays, stories, and poetry. It also includes literary gossip, orations, sketches, and editorials related to Princeton College, as well as student organizations and professor obituaries. Advertisements, supplementary event listings, and sports listings are included at the end of each issue.