A concise, genealogical update from Harvard’s Class of 1871. This 1911 report compiles brief biographical notes, career highlights, and personal milestones of classmates, along with occasional obituaries and lists of living descendants. It reads like a snapshot of where the group stood at the time, with details drawn from each member’s life since graduation.
The book offers a range of vignettes—from legal and public service careers to travel, family news, and civic involvement. It also includes memorials and a running tally of graduates, temporary members, and living descendants for researchers or former classmates.
- Biographical sketches that cover careers, residences, and public roles.
- Personal news such as marriages, children, and notable life events.
- Death notices, memorial updates, and lists of living descendants.
- A sense of the era’s social and professional landscape through alumni records.
Ideal for readers researching Harvard history, alumni networks, or genealogical details of the Class of 1871.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive chronicle of Harvard University's Class of 1871. Compiled by the class secretary, it covers the history of the class from their graduation until 1911. The author provides a detailed account of the lives and careers of the class members, including their personal and professional achievements. He also discusses the broader historical and social context in which the class lived, including the rise of industrialization, the growth of the American empire, and the changing role of education in society. The book offers a unique perspective on the lives of a group of men who came of age during a period of great change and upheaval, and it provides valuable insights into the history of American higher education. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333156756_0
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