John Hancock collection

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John Hancock collection

1754-1792

http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.ARCH:hua06010

The collection includes correspondence, receipts, and accounting records relating to Hancock’s tenure as Harvard College treasurer from 1773 until 1777, as well as a limited amount of his personal papers.

.6 cubic feet

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Harvard University Archives.

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SNAC Resource ID: 11666678

Harvard University Archives.

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Harvard University. Treasurer

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A member of the Harvard Corporation, the Treasurer is responsible for the management and oversight of Harvard's finances including income, expenses, endowed funds, and other assets. From the 17th to the early 20th centuries, the Treasurer shared some fiscal responsibilities with the Steward, later known as the Bursar. The Steward was responsible for collecting room and board fees and for paying for related goods and services. Since 1974, the Treasurer has chaired the Board of Directors of the Ha...