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SERIES Identifier: HUM 8

Student Work, 1762

Scope and Contents

This series contains one manuscript journal, created by Williams while a student at Harvard College. Titled The Elements of Theology, entries in this volume include axioms, postulates, propositions, corollaries and scholia related to various aspects of Christian doctrine. Several passages refer to Judaism and Islam. Williams' last entry was made on August 23, 1762.

Dates

  • Creation: 1762

Physical Description

.03 cubic feet (1 folder).

Researcher Access

The Papers of Samuel Williams are open for research.

Extent

.60 cubic feet (1 document box, 1 microfilm reel)

Former call number

Formerly classified as HUG 1877.xx Papers of Samuel Williams, 1780-1791 (inclusive), HUG 1877.24.

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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