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ITEM — Box: 1, Folder: 11 Identifier: HUF 523.6.73

Hujus Ædificii, Pecunia, Quam Christophorus Gore, LL.D., Universitati Harvardian? Munifice Legaverat, Extructi, Fundamentum Jactum Est, [flyer] , 1838 April 25 Digital

Dates

  • Creation: 1838 April 25

Conditions on Use and Access

The collection is open for research. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Permission of the University Archives is required for photocopying or publishing.

Extent

1 Leaves

Biographical / Historical

The text is that of an inscription on the cornerstone of Gore Hall.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received August 8, 1845.

Related Materials

An explanation of this inscription and a short history of the building of Gore Hall can be found in The History of Harvard University, vol. II, pages 599-601, by Josiah Quincy.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository

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