Account of Donations to Harvard College, [ca. 1770s] Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten six-page list of donations arranged as "Appropriated Grants, Legacies & Bequests" from 1652-1770, "Exhibitions" from 1670-1772, and "College Estate" from 1650-1766. Each entry includes the year, donor, and a short description of the donation. "Imperfect" is written on the last verso.
Dates
- Creation: [ca. 1770s]
Researcher Access
The Records of gifts and donations are open for research.
Extent
8.25 cubic feet (23 volumes, 3 flat boxes, 4 legal half document boxes, 4 legal document boxes, 4 card boxes, and 12 folders)Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (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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