Bills Dr. to Tho. Adams late Coll. Butler, 1791 Digital
Scope and Contents
The paper-covered book contains a two column debit and credit entry section for students created by Thomas Adams and updated by Samuel Shapleigh for the Classes of 1792 through 1794. The final page includes the note, "The above is the Balance due to me as Butler of College- Cambridge Novr 15, 1791--Tho Adams." The book includes annotations made at a later date noting students not found in other College records. The cover of the book features an engraving of a young woman in profile.
Dates
- Creation: 1791
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)Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received as part of the Samuel Shapleigh papers.
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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