Ground plan of the library, 1831-1832.

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Ground plan of the library, 1831-1832.

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Contains floor plans of the West Library, Room A, and the East Library, Room B, housed in Harvard Hall. The drawing indicates the placement of alcoves and the division or classification of books and maps among the alcoves.

1 sheet : plans ; 34 x 42 cm.

Harvard University Archives.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8187691

Harvard University Archives.

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