Harvard Bursar

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In the early years of Harvard College, the Steward was responsible for financial transactions with the students and faculty and the commons, and from the beginning assumed large responsibilities in the internal financial management of Harvard College. In contrast with the Treasurer, who oversaw finances and property outside Harvard Yard, the Steward was the domestic bursar, caterer, and major-domo. The Steward kept all College accounts, received income from the Treasurer and collected payments due from students, and paid salaries and scholarships. In addition, the Steward paid bills for provisions, repairs, and damages. In 1874, the title of the office was changed to Bursar. The Bursar continued to handle student and faculty transactions and other financial matters along with the Comptroller (1900-1933 and 1942-1961) and Business Manager (1934-1948) until the position was abolished in 1961 in favor of an expanded Comptroller's office.

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Cambridge MA US
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Establishment 1874

Disestablishment 1961

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