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COLLECTION Identifier: Mss:912 1754-1866

Vertical file collection on military and naval activities

Overview

The Vertical file collection on military and naval activities consists of unbound manuscripts including material on the Revolutionary War, privateering, and administration of American and foreign armed forces, dated 1754-1866.

Dates

  • Creation: 1754-1866

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.

Extent

.25 linear feet

The Vertical file collection on military and naval activities consists of unbound manuscripts including material on the Revolutionary War, privateering, and administration of American and foreign armed forces, dated 1754-1866.

Physical Location

MANU

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The individual collections were received by Baker Library Special Collections by various donors. In some cases the source and dates are unknown.

Processing Information

Processed: March 2019

By: Brooke McManus

Preservation and description of 18th century material in this collection were supported by the Colonial North America at Harvard Library Project.

Title
Vertical file collection on military and naval activities, 1754-1866: A Finding Aid
Author
Baker Library
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
und
EAD ID
bak00900

Repository Details

Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository

Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.

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