Commencement, 1950 - 1959

File — Box: L-02, Folder: L:015

Identifier: L:015

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes programs for events including baccalaureate, commencement, chapel services, performing arts, and convocations, and more.

Dates

1950 - 1959

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Lists of student prize winners 1956; letter regarding Arthur Schlesinger's commencement address 1950; listing of students to be graduataed 1954 and 1957; 8 x 10 photo of eight administrators/professors gowned, walking outdoors (not identified) on Commencement Day 6/7/54;

Commencement program 6/04/1951: President Levering Tyson conferring degrees. Karl S. Henry (D.D.), John R. Brokhoff (D.D.), Martin O. Dietrich (D.D.), Ralph P. Bieber (Litt.D.), Benjamin F. Wissler (S.D.), Dwight F. Putman (LL.D.), Kenneth G. Grubb (LL.D.), Ralph J. Bunche (LL.D.)