Early records of the Museum, 1866-1942 (inclusive).

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Early records of the Museum, 1866-1942 (inclusive).

Contains early records of the Museum, including records of the Visiting Committee and minutes from the Trustees' meetings. Includes schedules, building plans and blueprints, records relating to student concerns, and correspondence and administrative records (1883-1915) of Director Frederic Ward Putnam.

0.70 cubic foot in 2 containers

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SNAC Resource ID: 8184935

Harvard University Archives.

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Harvard University

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Putnam, F. W. (Frederic Ward), 1839-1915

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