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Walker, James, 1794-1874

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

An Occultation. James Walker Oct. 19, 1813 Digital

Item Identifier: HUC 8782.514, HUC 8782.514 (191)
Scope Note: At the time of their creation, the purpose of these documents was to demonstrate a student's mastery of one or more mathematical concepts by applying math to a problem in the real world. However, the enduring value of many of the theses lies in the fact that they are works of art.As a group, the theses demonstrate a change, in society at large, from the concerns of the late 18th century to those of the industrial revolution....

Harvard University Corporation Papers relating to the Marshpee Indians Digital

Series Identifier: UAI 20.811
Overview: The collection contains handwritten records kept by Harvard University relating to the interactions between the Marshpee Indians and Reverend Phineas Fish from his appointment as pastor for the Marshpee Indians by Harvard in 1811 until his departure in 1841. Chiefly consisting of correspondence between administrators of Harvard University, local government officials, and Phineas Fish, the volume also includes contracts, petitions, and a small printed booklet relating to the legal case...

National House records

Collection Identifier: Mss:873 1852-1863 W181
Scope and Contents:

A ledger and a schedule of furniture kept by National House proprietor James Walker. The ledger entries, kept by Walker include charges for room and boarding, cigars, and alcohol. The schedule of furniture contains entries for beds, shades, rugs, sinks, tables, lamps, and flatware, among other items.

Walker, James, 1794-1874. Correspondence, 1815-1859.

Collection Identifier: bMS 478
Overview:

Letters received by Harvard University president and American Unitarian Association founder James Walker (1794-1874) in connection with his work for the American Unitarian Association and the Christian Examiner, 1815-1859.

Papers of James Walker

Collection Identifier: UAI 15.888
Overview:

James Walker (1794-1874) was President of Harvard University from February 10, 1853 to January 26, 1860. Walker was also a Unitarian minister and religious philosopher.