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E. School Papers, 1827-1888

 Sub-Series
Identifier: E.

Scope and Contents

Subseries E. School Papers consist of compositions and math worksheets from high school, notes taken during Professor George Ticknor's lectures on the history and criticism of French Literature at Harvard, and the constitution of the Linnean Society of 1832, which is a society to assist its members in the study of Natural History and expansion of their personal collections. The constitution was approved by twelve students and named Wheatland as the Corresponding Secretary of the society. This subseries also includes invitations and correspondence from Harvard to its alumni.

Dates

  • Creation: 1827-1888

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 18.5 linear feet (31 boxes; 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA