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- catalog abstract "This collection consists of a single letter written by William Prescott (Overseer, 1810-1821), probably to President John T. Kirkland, regarding the displeasure voiced by Andrews Norton over his salary as Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Criticism. It appears from the letter that Norton, who was also Harvard College Librarian at the time, was unhappy at not being paid a salary as Dexter Lecturer equal to the other professors at the University. In the letter, Prescott urges restraint in offering any additional salary to Norton because it would be difficult for the Corporation to make good on any salary increases.".
- catalog alternative "Formerly described as: Records of the Harvard Corporation. Professorship records : Dexter Professorship of Biblical Literature.".
- catalog alternative "Harvard Corporation. Professorship papers.".
- catalog contributor b2470062.
- catalog contributor b2470063.
- catalog contributor b2470064.
- catalog contributor b2470065.
- catalog contributor b2470066.
- catalog contributor b2470067.
- catalog date "1813".
- catalog description "Additional materials on the Dexter Lecturship on Biblical Criticism are held in the Harvard University Archives. These include: 1) Inaugural Discourse : delivered before the University in Cambridge by Andrews Norton, Dexter Professor of Sacred Literature, 1819 August 10 (HUC 4320.19); 2) Sketch of the first course of Dexter Lectures, [1813] (HUC 4320.13); 3) a copy of Samuel Dexter's will is found in "Rules and Statutes of the Professorships in the University at Cambridge," 1846 (HUC 4000.46.78).".
- catalog description "Andrews Norton, also Harvard College Librarian, was chosen the third Dexter Lecturer in April 1813. Immersed in his teaching duties, Norton resigned as Librarian in 1821. Norton served in this position until his resignation in March 1830.".
- catalog description "Prescott, William, 1762-1844. Letter written by William Prescott pertaining to the salary of Andrews Norton, Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Criticism, 1813 November 23. UAI 15.1015, Harvard University Archives.".
- catalog description "The Dexter Lectureship on Biblical Criticism was established in 1811 under the will of Samuel Dexter for "the increase of that most useful branch of learning, the critical knowledge of the Holy Scriptures." This bequest reflected Dexter's lifelong study of the scriptures and Dexter's belief in a just God. In 1819, the title of the Lectureship was changed to the Dexter Professorship of Sacred Literature. In 1840, the Lectureship was named the Dexter Lectureship on Biblical Literature and was merged with the Hancock Professorship of Hebrew and other Oriental Languages. In 1903, the Dexter Lectureship was separated from the Hancock Professorship and joined with the Bussey Professorship of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation. In 1910, James Hardy Ropes was named Hollis Professor of Divinity and Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Literature. More recently the income from the Dexter fund has supplemented other professorships in the Divinity School without the use of the title.".
- catalog description "This collection consists of a single letter written by William Prescott (Overseer, 1810-1821), probably to President John T. Kirkland, regarding the displeasure voiced by Andrews Norton over his salary as Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Criticism. It appears from the letter that Norton, who was also Harvard College Librarian at the time, was unhappy at not being paid a salary as Dexter Lecturer equal to the other professors at the University. In the letter, Prescott urges restraint in offering any additional salary to Norton because it would be difficult for the Corporation to make good on any salary increases.".
- catalog extent "2 leaves (.03 cubic feet, 1 pamphlet binder)".
- catalog isPartOf "Collections of the Harvard University Archives. Faculty archives. hua".
- catalog isPartOf "Collections of the Harvard University Archives. University records. hua".
- catalog issued "1813".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog spatial "Massachusetts Cambridge".
- catalog subject "Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc.".
- catalog subject "Harvard University Employees Salaries, etc.".
- catalog subject "Harvard University Faculty Employment.".
- catalog subject "Harvard University Faculty Selection and appointment.".
- catalog subject "Harvard University Libraries Employees.".
- catalog subject "Harvard University. Board of Overseers.".
- catalog subject "Harvard University. Dexter Lectureship on Biblical Criticism.".
- catalog subject "Norton, Andrews, 1786-1853.".
- catalog subject "Religion Study and teaching (higher) Massachusetts Cambridge 19th century.".
- catalog subject "Theology Study and teaching (higher) Massachusetts Cambridge 19th century.".
- catalog title "Formerly described as: Records of the Harvard Corporation. Professorship records : Dexter Professorship of Biblical Literature.".
- catalog title "Letter written by William Prescott pertaining to the salary of Andrews Norton, Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Criticism, 1813 November 23.".
- catalog type "Letters (correspondence). aat".
- catalog type "collection".