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Creator:
Princeton-in-Africa
Title:
Princeton in Africa Records
Repository:
Princeton University Archives
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/bk128b291
Dates:
2001-2016
Size:
1 box, 31768 digital files, and 1 websites
Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1
Language:
English

Abstract

Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is an independent affiliate of Princeton University that seeks to develop young leaders and advance Africa through humanitarian efforts. Collection consists of newsletters, bulletins, invitations to annual benefit, publications, news releases, promotional materials, and fundraising materials.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of newsletters, bulletins, invitations to annual benefit, publications, news releases, promotional materials, and fundraising materials. A second transfer of records in 2016 comprises the bulk of the records, with a concentration of files on fundraising, the fellows' projects and orientation to the program, and marketing. Also found within the second transfer of records are agendas and minutes for board meetings, the organization's by-laws, and strategic planning materials.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged according to when the materials were acquired by the University Archives.

Collection Creator Biography:

Princeton-in-Africa

Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is an independent affiliate of Princeton University that seeks to develop young leaders and advance Africa through humanitarian efforts. Founded in 1999 by a group of Princeton alumni, staff, and faculty, PiAf works with non-profit organizations throughout Africa to place students and alumni in year-long fellowships in a variety of humanitarian fields, including public health, education, conservation, post-conflict reconstruction, and social entrepreneurship.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gifts of Princeton in Africa in 2011 (AR.2011.015) and 2016 (AR.2016.084).

Appraisal

The University Archives appraised Series 2: August 2016 Transfer in accordance with its appraisal guidelines. Of the 24 possible folders located at the highest level of the target directory, 20 were deemed to have archival value. Evidence of the appraisal decisions can be found in the accession's (AR.2016.084) "submission" directory.

Select files and folders were deleted from Series 2 during the accessioning process. The files and folders deleted contained personally identifiable information (such as social security numbers and passport numbers), FERPA-protected information (student transcripts and recommendation letters), and HIPPA-protected information. Consult the logged text files for specific information on which files and folders were deleted.

Sponsorship:

These papers were processed with the generous support of the John Foster and Janet Avery Dulles Fund.

Processing Information

Series 2 of this collection was processed by Jarrett M. Drake in 2016. Finding aid updated by Jarrett M. Drake in 2016.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use with one exception.

The ""Fellows" folder in Series 2 is closed until 75 years from the modification date of each file.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

For instances beyond Fair Use where the copyright is not held by the University, while permission from the Library is not required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

This collection contains records created and used on computing devices. Researchers are responsible for meeting the technical requirements needed to access these materials, including any and all hardware and software.

Credit this material:

Princeton in Africa Records; Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/bk128b291
Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
65 Olden Street
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
(609) 258-6345
Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1

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Other Finding Aids

Full text searching of the this collection's archived website(s) is available through the Archive-It interface.

Subject Terms:
Humanitarian assistance, American.
Humanitarianism -- Africa.
Genre Terms:
Born digital.
Web sites.
Names:
Princeton University