A summary of remarks made by William C. Lane, Librarian of Harvard University, published in the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, December 1909 Digital
Scope and Contents
Lane addressed the Massachusetts Historical Society about the recent discovery of foundations walls, likely from Goffe College, made during the Boston Elevated Railway's excavations in Harvard Square for the subway on Massachusetts Avenue.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Dates
- Creation: December 1909
Researcher Access
The Records of early Harvard buildings are open for research with the following exception: blueprints in this collection are restricted for 80 years from the date of creation.
Extent
2.05 cubic feet (3 flat boxes,1 legal document box, 1 bound volume, and 5 oversized folders)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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