University of Connecticut, Commencement Committee Records
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.
- Administrative records Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Commencement ceremonies Subject Source: Fast
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Universities and colleges Subject Source: Fast
- 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
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
