History of the Class of 1870 (Classic Reprint): The 123d Graduating Class of the College of New Jersey: The 123d Graduating Class of the College of New Jersey (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Relive the defining year of Princeton’s Class of 1870 through vivid campus life and vivid reminiscences. This memoir gathers the memories, antics, and milestones of a pivotal group as they navigated college life, pranks, sports, and a historic inauguration.

The narrative moves from freshman excitement to the challenges and celebrations that marked the term, including student society debates, early campus athletics, and the dramatic arrival of a new president. It blends humor with the solid details that illuminate life on campus, offering a window into Princeton’s evolution during that era.

• Raucous freshman year rituals, dorm life, and the conflict with upperclassmen.


• Key campus events, from faculty interactions to class meetings and pranks.


• The 1870 inauguration of President James McCosh and the campus-wide celebrations that followed.


• Statistical snapshots of the class, including demographics, occupations, and geographic distribution.

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