Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Bill of lading for books sent to the College by Sir John Maynard, March 24, 1681 Digital
FOUND IN:
Harvard University Archives
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Collection:
Corporation papers, 1st series, supplements to the Harvard College Papers
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Series:
Corporation papers, chronological file
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Sub-Series:
Circa 1650-1699
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3Identifier: UAI 5.120
Scope and Contents:
This subseries contains financial accounts and bills, subscription lists, and correspondence. Topics documented include the financial state of the young College, including General Court-ordered contributions from neighboring towns, salaries, and efforts to collect money in England; duties of the Steward; donations, including scientific instruments and books; the resignation of President Leonard Hoar; subscriptions for Old Harvard Hall; and the College Charter of 1697.