Vertical file collection on charitable institutions
Scope and Contents
The Vertical file collection on charitable institutions consists of unbound manuscripts including material on almshouses, the Boston Overseers of the Poor, and charitable giving, dated 1702-1888.
Dates
- Creation: 1702-1888
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.
Extent
.25 linear feetPhysical Location
MANU
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The individual collections were received by Baker Library Special Collections by various donors. In some cases the source and dates are unknown.
General note
Formerly entitled, Vertical File Collection on Eleemosynary Institutions
Processing Information
Processed: March 2019
By: Brooke McManus
Preservation and description of 18th century material in this collection were supported by the Colonial North America at Harvard Library Project.
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak00896
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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