Author: April C. Armstrong *14
Thirty-Five Years in Slavery, and Then Out
A 1902 memoir by John Thomas, who was born into slavery and lived through emancipation. To the best that can be determined, no other copy exists—at least none are cataloged anywhere.
Wordless Wednesday #133
Selected by April C. Armstrong *14
November 2025 Decalcomania
By Adrienne Rusinko The leaves have fallen from the trees, and November stickers have also dropped! A limited run of stickers are now available at Special Collections Firestone, Special Collections Mudd, and the Princeton University Library (PUL) Makerspace. Russkiĭ plakat, 153779 NR CyrillicQ, Cotsen Children’s […]
Wordless Wednesday #132
Selected by April C. Armstrong *14
Reflections on a Summer in Firestone Library
My months as the 2025 Special Collections Summer Fellow at Firestone Library were full of learning, professional growth, and mentorship.
Wordless Wednesday #130
Selected by April C. Armstrong *14
October 2025 Decalcomania
By Adrienne Rusinko October is spooky season! Brace yourself for the thrills and scares contained in the holdings of Special Collections. A limited run of stickers are now available at Special Collections Firestone, Special Collections Mudd, and the Princeton University Library (PUL) Makerspace. La Fantasmagorie […]
Wordless Wednesday #129
Selected by April C. Armstrong *14
Wordless Wednesday #128
Selected by April C. Armstrong *14









