Thomas Clap, president of Yale College, records
Scope and Contents
The records consist of correspondence, memoirs, notes, observations, and other writings of Thomas Clap concerning Yale College.
Dates
- circa 1720-1765
Creator
Arrangement
The records are arranged chronologically.
Extent
2.08 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The records consist of correspondence, memoirs, notes, observations, and other writings of Thomas Clap concerning Yale College.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Clap served as president of Yale College from 1740 to 1766.
General note
Forms part of Yale Record Group 2-A (YRG 2-A), Records of the Yale president's office.
Processing Information
Yale University records are arranged and described at the accession level by the creating office. The University Archives creates collection level descriptive records, but typically does no further arrangement and description at the accession level.
- Title
- Guide to the Thomas Clap, President of Yale College, Records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Staff of Manuscripts and Archives
- Date
- October 2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
beinecke.library@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511