Supplement to Catalogus Librorum: An Alphabetical List of the Books belonging to the Library of Harv’d College, ca. 1768-1770 Digital
Scope and Contents
This manuscript supplement, written in multiple hands including that of William Mayhew, augments the alphabetical catalog begun by Andrew Eliot in 1765. It is believed to have been created in 1768, with additional entries made through 1770. Entries contain the same information as that in the Catalogus Librorum, including annotations to indicate donations from Thomas Hollis, John Hancock, and New Hampshire.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1768-1770
Researcher Access
The Early Catalogs and Shelflists of the Harvard College Library are open for research.
Extent
4.77 cubic feet (1.5 legal document boxes, 5 flat boxes, 16 volumes and 1 microfilm box)Former call number
Formerly classified as UAIII 50.15.31 Part 2. Supplement to Catalogus Librorum: An Alphabetical list of the books belonging to the Library of Harvard College
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard College Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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