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University of Connecticut, Commencement Committee Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1998-0245

Scope and Content

This is a collection of files pertaining to University Commencement Ceremonies beginning in 1929 through 1971, with some gaps. The files seem to have originated from the Commencement Committee, and can contain programs, tickets, correspondence, instructions to staff and graduates, notes, and expenditures. In a few cases, minutes of meetings, and copies of the commencement address are included. Also included in the collection are files on the inaugurations of Presidents George A. Works (1929), Charles C. McCracken (1931), Albert N. Jorgensen (1936), Glenn W. Ferguson (1974), and John A. DiBiaggio (1979) which contain similar material.

Dates

  • undated, 1926-1985.

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

Unknown.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This is a collection of files pertaining to University Commencement Ceremonies beginning in 1929 through 1971, with some gaps.

Arrangement

Series I: Records (undated, 1926-1985)

Acquisition Information

The files appear to have originated from the Commencement Committee and were transferred to the University Archives prior to 1998.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the University, its history, administration, faculty, staff and students. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
University of Connecticut, Commencement Committee Records
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
1997 July
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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