Commencement Collection, 1758-

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Commencement Collection, 1758-

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/299030084

The Commencement Collection is composed of documents related to the graduation ceremonies held at Columbia University from its inception to the present day. The bulk of the records are programs from the ceremonies themselves. Other printed material such as flyers, tickets, press releases, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets are also held in this collection. There is a small amount of documents that are more general in nature. These include descriptions of proper academic dress, lists of valedictorians, speeches given at the ceremony, and information about the diplomas. This is an artificial collection created by the University Archives staff.

13.86 linear ft. (33 document boxes)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7279644

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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