Settlement of chambers, 1741-1764

The book is comprised of folio-sized pages conserved in a modern soft-cover binding. The volume consists of yearly handwritten lists of dormitory room assignments for the years 1741-1753 and 1761-1764. Students are listed by last name and building names are often abbreviated as "M" for Massachusetts Hall, "S" for Stoughton Hall, and "O" for Old College or Harvard Hall. The organizational pattern varies by list, some are alphabetical, others arranged by building and room number. The lists for 1743, 1748, 1749, 1761-1764 also note students living outside of the College and their locations. The lists for 1761-1764 also include the waiters and monitors for the academic year.

District records, 1795-1855

District reports are reports on the occupants of College rooms, the condition of chambers and of other college property.

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

Pencil drawing of South West view of Massachusetts Hall.

Catalogue of the private library of Thomas Dowse, of Cambridge, Mass., presented to the Massachusetts historical society, July 30, 1856.

Mode of access: Internet.

A pageant of Hollis Hall, 1763-1913 : given June 14, 1913 in celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the building of the hall /

Mode of access: Internet.

Plan of Massachusetts Hall, [1718]

Original pen and ink drawn plan for Massachusetts Hall drawn circa 1718. Includes floor plan and measurements for second and third floors. Detailed notes describe measurements for each room, entryway, and chimney on verso.

From J. Hunnewell with estimate of repairing Massachusetts Hall, [ca. 1790]

In this letter, J. Hunnewell writes President Willard with estimates for a new roof for Massachusetts Hall. Hunnewell enclosed estimated costs from both a carpenter and a mason for slate and composition roofs. Estimates include supply and labor costs.

J.[ohn] Warland's estimate for Massachusetts Hall, 20 July 1802

Includes mason John Warland's estimate for adding another storey to Massachusetts Hall, plastering several of the rooms, and the securing the necessary materials for the construction.

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.

Memoirs of the Museum of Comparative Zoölogy, at Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.

v.12 (1884)

Memoirs of the Museum of Comparative Zoölogy, at Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.

v.16:no.1-2 (1887)

Memoirs of the Museum of Comparative Zoölogy, at Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.

v.10:no.2 (1885)

Memoirs of the Museum of Comparative Zoölogy, at Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.

v.13 (1884)