Harvard University greetings records relating to academic ceremonies at other institutions, 1937-1981
Overview
These are administrative records relating to sending greetings and delegates from Harvard University to other institutions, chiefly other universities and colleges. The occasions that prompt sending greetings are often significant anniversaries or inaugurations of new presidents or chancellors.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1981
Creator
- Harvard University. Marshal (Organization)
Researcher Access
Records less than 80 years old are closed.
Extent
7 cubic feet (20 document boxes)These are administrative records relating to sending greetings and delegates from Harvard University to other institutions, chiefly other universities and colleges. The occasions that prompt sending greetings are often significant anniversaries or inaugurations of new presidents or chancellors.
Arrangement
The records are grouped chronologically.
Acquisition Information
- Accession 09888 received from the University Marshal 33 October 1983.
- Accession 10938 received from the University Marshal 26 November 1986.
- Portion of accession 12136 received from the Office of the President 15 February 1991.
General note
This document last updated 2013 November 20.
Processing Information
This inventory was created in November 2013 by Kate Bowers from a variety of information sources. The material was not examined.
Titles were devised by the archivist.
Creator
- Harvard University. Marshal (Organization)
- Title
- Harvard University. Marshal. Harvard University greetings records relating to academic ceremonies at other institutions, 1937-1981: an inventory
- Author
- Harvard University Archives
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua40013
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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