Scope and Contents
This series contains documents kept by the Trustees in the course of administering the Charity of Edward Hopkins and includes meeting minutes and records of votes, committee reports, correspondence, and legal records.
Records of the Trustees dating from after 1800 are listed in the finding aid, but have not been fully described.
Dates
- Creation: 1716-1977
Researcher Access
The Records of the Trustees of the Charity of Edward Hopkins are open for research with the following exceptions: Harvard University records in this collection are restricted for 50 years from the date of creation. Personnel and student records in this collection are closed for research through 80 years from the date of creation. Specific restrictions are noted in the inventory.
Extent
12.77 cubic feet (20 flat boxes, 14 volumes, 3 document boxes, 13 legal document boxes, 2 half legal document boxes, and 6 oversized folders)Arrangement
The General Files are arranged in six subseries:
- Subseries A: Minutes and records of votes, 1716-1950
- Subseries B: Committee reports, 1770-1951
- Subseries C: Correspondence, 1777-1935
- Subseries D: Legal records, 1789-1868
- Subseries E: Historical sketches of the Trust, 1804-1832
- Subseries F: Annual meetings notices and statements of attendance, 1870-1955
Former call number
Formerly classified as UAI 15.520.10 vt Trustees of the Charity of Edward Hopkins. General Files, 1668-1977
Creator
- From the Collection: Trustees of the Charity of Edward Hopkins. (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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