An Act of incorporating of Harvard College at Cambridge in New England 1692 June 27 (manuscript copy), 1805 Digital
Scope and Contents
Two handwritten 19th century copies of the charter of 1692. The first copy is handwritten on two folio-sized leaves and is signed "The foregoing is a true copy from the College Book No. 4 Attest Joseph Willard President of Harvard." The copy includes some struck-out words. The second copy does not include the Willard certification and uses ampersands instead of spelling out "and" as the first copy does.
Dates
- Creation: 1805
Researcher Access
The charters and legislative acts relating to the governance of Harvard are open for research. Access to original charters may be restricted; facsimiles may be provided for researcher use.
Extent
2.38 cubic feet (1 framed item, 3 flat boxes, 5 folders)Former call number
Formerly classified as UAI 15.120.5 Charter of 1692
Immediate Source of Acquisition
From the Pearson papers.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University (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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