Letter book, 1766-1767 Digital
Scope and Contents
This volume contains copies of Holyoke’s outgoing correspondence to the following people concerning Harvard College administrative affairs. Most of the letters are acknowledgements of donations of books and sermons to the College library. Addressees include:
- East Apthorp
- John Beaton
- William Bowyer
- Lord Clive
- Nathaniel Gardner
- Reverend William Harris
- Thomas Hollis
- Robert Hooper
- Jedidiah Huntington
- Richard Jackson
- Jasper Mauduit
- Barlow Tregothick
The letters to Robert Hooper and Jedidiah Huntington concern a controversy over the ranking of Harvard commencement orations that involved Hooper’s son and Huntington. Published versions appear in Bail, Hamilton Vaughan. “The Trials of a Harvard President.” Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 7 July 1933, 1048-1053.
Dates
- Creation: 1766-1767
Conditions on Use and Access
The Papers of Edward Holyoke are open for research use. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Please consult the reference staff for further details.
Extent
4 foldersCreator
- From the Collection: Holyoke, Edward, 1689-1769 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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