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Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on the issue of William Kneeland, 1778 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Illustrates the Board's opposition to William Kneeland, upon recommendation for the position of Steward. The Board voted in favor of appointing a different person Steward, likely due to the fact that his sympathies with the Loyalist cause did not align with the Overseers values. This recorded vote was addressed to President Samuel Langdon. Other votes document grants made to various departments within Harvard, confirmation of professors, and resignations.
Votes, resolutions, and meeting minutes of the Board of Overseers, 1779 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Mentions issues of missing books from the library, allowing students to accumulate debts to the College, and the financial stress on the College. The Board also voted to give themselves the authority to inquire into the qualifications of Bachelor of Arts candidates.
Votes of the Board of Overseers on books relating to Great Britain and fees, 1780 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Illustrates the American Revolution's effect on Harvard. One vote describes the Overseer's desire to purchase a large number of books related to the "controversy with Great Britain and her country." Another vote describes the Sophomore class petition to defer payment for commencement, because of the current state of currency.
Vote of the Board of Overseers on the payment of professors, 1782 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Note of the Board of Overseers on changes to the Constitution of Overseers, 1800 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Documents the changes to the constitution regarding members of the Board of Overseers, including the specific numbers of laymen and clergymen of surrounding towns to be represented.
Votes of the Board of Overseers on fees for degrees, 1801 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 22Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes of Board of Overseers on funds of Mary Saltonstall, 1805 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 23Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on inspection of Treasurer accounts and benefits to the College, 1807 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on student examinations and the formation of library and departmental committees, 1808 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 25Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Addressed to Samuel Webber, President of Harvard. Committees formed to inquire into the state of the library and various departments at the College.
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on Committee to examine the state of the College, 1809 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26Identifier: UAII 5.7
Scope and Content:
The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on meeting notice, 1811 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 27Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on inspection of Treasurer accounts, 1812 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 28Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Committee formed to investigate the treasurer's accounts, including Hon. Lt. Governor Phillips.
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on funds of Mary Saltonstall, 1813 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 29Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Includes signature of President John Thornton Kirkland.
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on funds of Mary Saltonstall, 1814 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 30Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Includes signature of President John Thornton Kirkland.
Vote of the Board of Overseers on accounts, 1815 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 31Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Resolution of the Board of Overseers recommending to the Corporation the appropriation of funds for the support of professorships, 1817 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 32Identifier: UAII 5.7
Scope and Content:
The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes, meeting announcements, and letter of the Board of Overseers, 1817 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 33Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Includes a letter to Hon. Judge Daves regarding a fund to support professorships.
Report of the Board of Overseers on incomes, 1820 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 34Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Signed by Harvard John Thornton Kirkland, President of Harvard College.
Vote of the Board of Overseers on Treasurer accounts, 1821 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 35Identifier: UAII 5.7
Scope and Content:
The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Meeting announcement of the Board of Overseers, 1822 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 36Identifier: UAII 5.7
Scope and Content:
The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes of the Board of Overseers to form committee to examine the state of the College, 1823 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The committee formed to inquire into the state of the university included Governor William Eustis, Hon. John Pickering, and Rev. Dr. Fiske, among others.
Votes of the Board of Overseers to form committee to examine the junior and freshman classes, 1824 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 38Identifier: UAII 5.7
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The committee formed to examine the junior and freshman classes included Rev. Dr. Holmes, Hon. Josiah Quincy, and Hon. Samuel Hubbard, among others.
Votes, resolutions, and meeting minutes of the Board of Overseers, 1825 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 39Identifier: UAII 5.7
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Documents the changing standing rules of the Board of Overseers, including stipulations to election of members of the Board, Corporation, or professorship. There is also mention of discipline and examination of classes. Includes signature of President John Thornton Kirkland.
Handwritten copy of vote of Board of Overseers to Hon. Jairus Ware, 1826 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 40Identifier: UAII 5.7
Scope and Content:
The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...
Votes and resolutions of the Board of Overseers on Inquiry into the State of College, 1827 Digital
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Records of the Board of Overseers: votes and resolutions
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 41Identifier: UAII 5.7
Scope and Content:
The collection contains official handwritten and later typewritten records of votes and resolutions enacted during the meetings of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and maintained by the Secretaries of the Board of Overseers, between circa 1700 and 1892. Chiefly consisting of recorded votes, the records also include a small number of printed Board of Overseers meeting announcements, clippings of votes and resolutions, and letters from board members regarding recent votes. The records document...