At the second session of the general court for elections held at Boston 8th of Oct. 1672 on their adjournment (copy recorded by J. Willard Secretary, 1722), 1672 October 8 Digital
Scope and Contents
Act of the General Court of Massachusetts, known as the Charter of 1672, which selected Leonard Hoar (1630-1775; Harvard AB 1650) as president of Harvard College; copy attested by Joseph Willard. Title transcribed from document.
This document is a duplicate of an item that can be found in Harvard University. Corporation. Harvard College Papers, 1st series, 1636-1825, 1831 (UAI 5.100):
Dates
- Creation: 1672 October 8
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
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