John Harvard
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English-American clergyman and philanthropist
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Harvard Yard Archaeology Project celebrates 20th anniversary
Harvard University
His original book donations to the school were lost in the fire of Harvard Hall 1.
Harvard Commencement 2023
Harvard University
The first donor to Harvard, who donated his book collection. There's a statue of him on campus.
Harvard Commencement 2022
Harvard University
Statue outside the Centennial Theater, representing the university's founder.
Harvard Alumni Day 2026
Harvard University
A minister who unfortunately passed away in 1638, leaving half his fortune and all his books to New College, which helped fund the initial scholars.