Vote of thanks and $100 for repairs of Massachusetts Hall, 15 December 1812

In this letter signed by President John Kirkland, the Corporation voted to honor Loammi Baldwin for his supervision of the repairs to Massachusetts Hall. Repairs included new doors, doorframes, and windows. These updates were likely delayed repairs of damage sustained during the American Revolution when American soldiers were quartered in Massachusetts Hall.

A s.w. [south west] view of Mass. [Massachusetts] Hall, [1828]

Pencil drawing of South West view of Massachusetts Hall.

Stoughton Hall..N.W. [Northwest] View, 1827

Pen and ink drawing of a northwest view of Stoughton Hall, watermarked 1827

Stoughton Hall..S.E. [Southeast] View, 1827

Pen and ink drawing of a southeast view of Stoughton Hall, watermarked 1827

Floor plan and notes for proposed building with chapel and hall, [ca. 1799]

Possibly drawn and written in the hand of President Joseph Willard. The proposed building would house a chapel, halls, chambers for scholars, and was to be built on the site of the first Stoughton Hall which was torn down in 1781.

Orders for expenditures for University Hall, 15 May 1813-13 May 1814

Contains one sewn volume of work orders for the construction of University Hall in the hand of Loammi Baldwin between May 1813 and May 1814. The volume contains 46 completed work orders for supplies and services for "building the new Dining Halls and Chapel in Cambridge" payable to Hon. John Davis, Harvard treasurer. Completed work orders are noted with the name of the payee, amount paid, and the supplies or services fulfilled. Work orders 47 through 60 in the volume are unused.

Inscription on cornerstone of University Hall, 1 July 1813

Latin inscription carved into the cornerstone of University Hall laid into place by President John Kirkland on July 1, 1813.

Plan of front stonework for University Hall, ca. 1813

This drawing includes the intricate stonework designed by Charles Bulfinch for University Hall. Each stone is numbered or lettered to indicate the exact stones needed for the project.

Plan of north and south stairs for University Hall, ca. 1813

This drawing includes the dimensions for the north and south stairs as well as for the spaces surrounding the staircases. Dimensions are also given for the windows and doors.

Contract for finding all materials and finishing interior of University Hall, signed copy, 1 February 1814

This is a contract signed between Loammi Baldwin, acting on behalf of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, and Josiah Moore, John Walton, Thomas Mason, Samuel Mason, and Joseph Holmes for completing the dining rooms and chapel of University Hall. The agreement was witnessed by Abraham Edwards and Thomas Edwards.

Contract for finding all materials and finishing interior of University Hall, 1 February 1814

Draft of the official signed copy of the contract in Box 1, Folder 42. This copy is written in a different hand and contains several struck through phrases.

Agreement between John Lowell and John Walton, Thomas Mason, Joseph Holmes, and Samuel Mason to finish the basement of University Hall, 7 June 1814

This contract includes stipulations for finishing the two kitchens, windows, and floors in University Hall by the first of August 1815.

Plan for Chaplle at University Hall, [ca. 1831]

Title transcribed by cataloger.

Proposal for remaking the chapel in University Hall, 1835

Pen and ink drawing of proposed alterations to the chapel in University Hall which were completed in August 1835. Includes measurements to scale.

Memorial of the President and Fellows of Harvard College to the General Court for the enlargement of their power to hold real estate. Copy, [1797 July 15]

Four folio-sized leaves containing a handwritten copy of a petition to the Massachusetts General Court from the Harvard Corporation requesting the College's amount of tax exempt real estate be enlarged.