[Notebook], 1802 Digital
Scope and content
Small sewn notebook containing notes on salaries of presidents and professors from 1792 to 1802. The notebook also contains objections, which focus on maintaining social rank and order. The notebook presumably pertains to the petition raised by Professors David Tappan and Samuel Webber regarding an increase in their salaries, and may be in the handwriting of Eliphalet Pearson.
Dates
- Creation: 1802
Researcher Access
The Corporation papers, 1st series, supplements to the Harvard College Papers are open for research use.
Extent
2.8 cubic feet (6 document boxes, 2 flat boxes)Immediate Source of Acquisition
From the Pearson Papers.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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