Scope and Contents
The Quarterly account books generally hold both student account records and records of purchases by the Butler. They are a resource for information about Harvard students and their daily life. The Butler's tallies indicate the number of student purchases at the Buttery. The Butler's expenses reveal the types of provisions stocked in the Buttery, and thus the types of food and everyday items used in the College.
Dates
- Creation: 1722-1799
Physical Description
.19 cubic feet (4 volumes)
Researcher Access
The records of the Harvard Butler are open for research.
Extent
.28 cubic feet (4 volumes, one half document box, 1 flat folder)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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