{"product_id":"the-princeton-university-trivia-book-9781493074303","title":"The Princeton University Trivia Book","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe unofficial guide to the home of the Tigers! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover obscure facts, forgotten lore, and exciting tidbits about everything from student life and traditions to Town and Gown, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampus myths that may be true . . . or false . . . or funny!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe University's many connections to TV and movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEinstein's true relationship to the University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe when and how of Princeton's informal motto \"In the Nation's Service and the Service of Humanity\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe time a student rivalry with Rutgers led to football and cannon wars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helene Van Rossum,Daniel J. Linke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyons Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493074303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelene (Heleen) van Rossum\u003c\/b\u003e is a Dutch-born 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 processed and wrote about collections and curated exhibits, often working closely with Daniel Linke. She is passionate about finding stories behind archival documents and engaging with history creatively. As a children's book writer, she has written several picture books. She is presently focusing on historical fiction and sharing instructions and patterns to act out stories from the past with shadow or silhouette puppets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel J. Linke\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lyons Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43952568369267,"sku":"9.78149E+12","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_9c317ff2-26ff-4854-9286-35f798eb266e.jpg?v=1759495335","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-princeton-university-trivia-book-9781493074303","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}