Berkeley papers, 1724-1801.

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Berkeley papers, 1724-1801.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702148153

Collection of papers relating to the donation of George Berkeley's Whitehall Farm in Rhode Island to Yale College, and relating to the administration of the Berkeley prizes at Yale. A group of papers labeled "Title deeds for the estate in Rhode Island convey'd to Yale College" contains copies of wills, covenants, a praecipe and writ of entry, a writ of seisin, copies of certain acts and a letter to Berkeley. Another group of papers contains documents relating to the rent of Whitehall Farm, announcements of examination for the Berkeley prizes, and lists of Berkeley scholars.

3.0 linear ft. (1 oversize folder)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018419

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Berkeley, George, 1685-1753

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Title: Baron and (1679) 1st Earl of Berkeley British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001243.0x00039a Bishop and philosopher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Gravesend, probably to the Bishop of London [Edmund Gibson] just before sailing for Rhode Island, 1728 Sept. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133394 ...

Yale College (1718-1887)

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The Linonian Literary Society was founded in 1753. All undergraduates were allowed to be members of the Linonian Society. The club provided students with a forum to debate, stage plays, and deliver poems, essays, and orations. The society disbanded in 1868. From the guide to the Linonian Society, Yale College, records, 1753-1870, (Manuscripts and Archives) ...