The Lawes and Orders of Harvard Colledge, 1655-1708 Digital
Scope and Contents
The 21-page handwritten copy of the College laws is laid out in two columns, and lacks a cover. In the left-hand column, in an unidentified hand, are the Laws of 1655 in English with additions dated April 9, 1660, August 24, 1663, and December 5, 1667, and an order of the General Court dated Sept. 4, 1656. In the right-hand column, in the hand of President John Leverett, are the Latin Laws of 1642-1646, with an occasional reference to the Latin Laws of 1686 and 1692, and two extracts from the Corporation records about the reading of the Scriptures dated January 26 and May 27, 1708.
Dates
- Creation: 1655-1708
Researcher Access
The Laws and statutes of Harvard are open for research.
Extent
3.2 cubic feet (1 legal document box, 1 half document box, and 28 volumes)Former call number
Formerly classified as UAI 15.803 vt Manuscript copy of laws of 1655 and others, 1655-1708
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The volume was once held by the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
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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