The Harvard Gazette

William Fash

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On one of the last of days of digging in Harvard Yard, archaeologists believe they finally found evidence linked to the Indian College that stood on the site from 1655 to 1698. In late October, students were still uncovering tiny treasures.

Indian College found?

At last, archaeologists believe they have located a foundation trench

Arts|

DateDecember 16, 2009February 6, 2018

Digging Veritas 2009 – The Find

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DateDecember 8, 2009February 6, 2018

Harvard President Drew Faust (center) visits the Yard dig outside her Massachusetts Hall office. Professor William Fash, Charles P. Bowditch Professor of Central American and Mexican Archaeology and Ethnology (left), Faust, and Executive Vice President Katherine Lapp examine an 18th century slate pencil found at the site.

Treasures unearthed

Pencil, musket ball found during Yard excavation

Arts|

DateOctober 29, 2009

Harvard University Extension School Dean Michael Shinagel launches the yearlong celebration of the School's centenary with a Sept. 25 convocation. Among those participating in the convocation were Dorothy Austin (seated from left) President Drew Faust, Álvaro Uribe, and William Fash.

Turning a chipper 100

Convocation launches Harvard Extension School centennial

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DateSeptember 28, 2009

Associate Curator Diana Loren (left) and Senior Curatorial Assistant Christina Hodge at the dig site in front of Matthews Hall where “The Archaeology of Harvard Yard” class continues its work uncovering the College’s roots.

Deep into Harvard’s roots

Students learn archaeology, Harvard history in hands-on class

Campus|

DateSeptember 11, 2009

Digging history in Harvard Yard

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DateNovember 15, 2007