Records of the Dining Association, 1874-1898.
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Harvard Dining Association
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The Dining Association was first known as the Memorial Hall Dining Association; it was superceded by the Harvard Dining Council in 1909. Following the English tradition, 17th century students at Harvard College ate at least one meal together in a dining hall (also known as "dining in commons.") The original College Hall, as well as both of the Harvard Halls that replaced it (constructed in 1679 and 1766 respectively), contained a dining hall. In 1816, the dining hall was moved to th...
Harvard University
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Harvard College was founded by a vote of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts on October 28, 1636 that allocated “400£ towards a schoale or colledge.” Subsequent legislative acts established the Board of Overseers, but it was the Charter of 1650 that created the Harvard Corporation as the College's primary governing board and defined its composition and authority. The College Charter became a contentious target for College officials, the Massachusetts Governor and General C...
