Harvard Class of 1871, Second Report: 1874 Edition This archival volume compiles the post-graduation paths of classmates, listing occupations, marriages, births, and deaths, with frequent notes on where people lived and worked. It also includes updates from class meetings and a broad roster of addresses, offering a window into student life and careers in the late 19th century.
The book serves as a reference for researchers, historians, and family historians seeking concrete data about one Harvard cohort and its members’ early professional journeys. It presents the raw, sourced material in a straightforward, documentary style.
- Detailed occupation tallies and career notes for dozens of graduates.
- Marriages, births, and deaths tracked through the early 1870s.
- Accounts of class meetings and resolutions, with secretary’s reports.
Ideal for readers of historical yearbooks, genealogists, and those researching the social history of Harvard alumni in this era.