General Correspondence Group 2, 1871-1911 and undated, bulk dates 1893-1903, 1871-1911 and undated,, bulk dates 1893-1903
Scope and Contents
This subseries consists mostly of incoming correspondence to Eliot and contains copies of the replies written by Jerome D. Greene, as Secretary to the President, on behalf of Eliot. Very few of the letters were actually written by Eliot himself.
This subseries includes news clippings, telegrams, lists, memoranda, reports, agendas, programs, plans, drawings, sketches, meeting minutes, and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1871-1911 and undated,
- Creation: bulk dates 1893-1903
Physical Description
17 cubic feet (48 document boxes, 1 portfolio box)
Conditions on Use and Access
These records are open to researchers. Please consult the reference staff for details on how to obtain access. Some restrictions may apply.
Extent
90 cubic feet (205 document boxes, 40 portfolio boxes, 2 card file boxes, 3 microfilm reels, 1 oversized folder)Processing Information
This subseries was formerly named the Numerical Correspondence File, 1893-1903. It was renamed in 2006.
The material in this subseries was originally arranged in folder number order by Jerome D. Greene, Secretary to the President, in 1902-1903. In 2006, the archivist deconstructed Greene's arrangement scheme and organized the material alphabetically by correspondent, subject, or organization.
Researchers should note that Greene wrote the old folder numbers he established on each document in this subseries. In addition, during the re-processing of this subseries, the archivist discovered that some of the folders indicated on Greene's original index were missing. These missing folders are noted in the map of obsolete call numbers.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. President’s Office (Organization)
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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