The Foundations of Harvard College (eighteenth-century manuscript copy), 1642-1722 Digital
Scope and Contents
Copy of Harvard College laws and extracts of administrative history, from 1642 to 1722, including the act to establish the Overseers in 1642 and the Charter of 1650. Title transcribed from document.
Dates
- Creation: 1642-1722
Researcher Access
Corporation papers, 1st series, supplements to the Harvard College Papers, Volumes 1 and 2, is closed for research use due to the collection's fragile condition.
Positive microfilm of the supplements to the Harvard College Papers, 1st series (UAI I.5.131.5) is available for research use.
Extent
.5 cubic feet (2 legal document boxes, 1 flat box)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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