Today in History: Harvard University

Today in History–September 14–the Library of Congress features Harvard University, named in honor of its first benefactor, John Harvard, who died on this day in 1638. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related to this venerable institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Harvard images

Harvard sheet music

Harvard songs (audio recordings)

A History of Harvard University Volume 1

More books, reports & other texts about Harvard

U.S. legislation related to Harvard

Correspondence related to Harvard

• Alexander Graham Bell
• Aaron Copland
• Carl Sagan
• Neil deGrasse Tyson

Harvard University historical newspaper coverage

Periodical articles

• “Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 2, Issue 4, November 1815
• “Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 2, Issue 5, January 1816
• “Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 4, Issue 10, November 1816
• “Circular Letter relating to Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 6, Issue 18, March 1818
• “Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 33, Issue 72, July 1831
• “A History of Harvard University” The New-England Magazine Volume 5, Issue 6, December 1833
• “Peirce’s History of Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 38, Issue 83, April 1834
• “The Fast Set at Harvard University” The North American Review Volume 147, Issue 384, November 1888