Chest of 1900, 1899-1900

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 Chest of 1900, 1899-1900

The Chest of 1900 was a time-capsule project undertaken by Harvard University to mark the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. It contains student essays, diaries kept by students, employees, and faculty members, publications, and photographs.

8 document boxes and 11 envelopes of photographs (2.7 cubic feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6385474

Harvard University Archives.

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