[Admittatur of Richard Waldron (Harvard AB 1738)], 1735 Digital
Scope and Contents
Notebook pages preserved in a modern hardcover binding, containing a handwritten copy of the 1692 College laws copied in English by Harvard undergraduate Richard Waldron and signed by President Benjamin Wadsworth, Fellow Henry Flynt, and Tutor Daniel Rogers on April 22, 1735. The "College Customs" are copied onto the last pages of the notebook.
Waldron's copy of the "College Customs" is oldest known extant copy.
Dates
- Creation: 1735
Conditions Governing Access
Due to its physical condition, this item is unavailable for research use. Contact reference staff for details.
Extent
1.63 cubic feet (4 document boxes, 1 half size document box, and 2 volumes)Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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