Woodrow Wilson proclamation

Collection — Box: CB-P6, Folder: P-223

Identifier: P-223

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

Contains a transcribed copy of a portion of a letter written by Wilson to J. Ridgway Wright in regard to John Coon's application to Princeton. Of particular interest is Wilson's admission of anti-Semitism at Princeton. On the reverse of the excerpt is a note by Coons explaining the letter (1904).

Also included is a proclamation signed by Wilson for a contribution day for aid of stricken Jewish people during World War I (1916).

Dates

1916

Creator

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 (Person)

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Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains a transcribed copy of a portion of a letter written by Woodrow Wilson to J. Ridgway Wright in regard to John Coon's application to Princeton. Of particular interest is Wilson's admission of anti-Semitism at Princeton. On the reverse of the excerpt is a note by Coons explaining the letter (1904).