The Laws of Harvard College, 1798-1799 Digital
Scope and Contents
Bound copy of the 1798 College Laws printed by John & Thomas Fleet, in a modern hardcover binding. The copy is interleaved with unlined pages that include handwritten notes about the laws, often dated in late 1799. The annotations are attributed to a Latin tutor at the College.
Dates
- Creation: 1798-1799
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 15.811.3 vt Annotations on laws of 1798, [ca. 1798]
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 1940.
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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