The laws of Harvard College, 1767 Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten copy of the 1767 College laws, lacking its original covers. The volume is identified as "original" and a note with five changes to the Laws is bound at the front of the volume. A note accompanies the item: "Mr. Wigglesworth compliments to the Librarian ~ Tutors to desire they would meet with the Professor at his House at 12 o Clock. Monday 11 o clock."
Dates
- Creation: 1767
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 15.809.5 vt Laws and statutes: manuscript copies of laws of 1767
General note
A photostat copy of this volume is held in Box 9, Volume 1 of this collection.
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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