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Commencement ceremonies -- United States.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Commencement Books and Invitations

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0468
Abstract

This collection contains an 1887 invitation to the Oratorical Contest for Valedictorians from the UT Medical and Dental Departments, an 1896 UT commencement invitation, a 1920 UT commencement book, a 1921 UT commencement book, and a 1921 UT commencement invitation.

Dates: 1887-1921

Commencement Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0543
Abstract

This collection houses materials documenting commencement ceremonies at the University of Tennessee. These items include a card confirming the matriculation of Caroline Lillard in 1918, an invitation letter from Dean T. W. Jordan in 1894, the program of events from 1907, a song sheet from 1921, the program from 1923, and two copies of the list of candidates for bachelor’s degrees in 1935.

Dates: 1894-1935

M.E. Kingsford Seminary Invitation

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3559
Abstract

This invitation is to the closing exercises of the senior class of Mrs. M.E. Kingsford's Seminary. The invitation is accompanied by a calling card for Mrs. M.E. Kingsford and young ladies, and a small envelope addressed to Hon. Mr. Johnson & Lady, House of Representatives, Washington DC.

Dates: 1860 June 13

Senior Recognition Brochure

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0635
Abstract

This booklet documents a May 1998 ceremony held to honor top collegiate graduates from across the University of Tennessee.

Dates: 1998 May 15

Traditions and Football Slide Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0577
Abstract

This collection contains slides depicting homecoming, Carnicus, intramural games, and UT football games in 1987 and 1988.

Dates: 1987-1988

University of Tennessee 1892 Commencement Week Invitation

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0783
Abstract

This collection includes a University of Tennessee Commencement Week Invitation from 1892. This invitation includes a schedule of events for the week and a list of Academic Department members. This invitation is still loosely bound with its original cover and blue tassel.

Dates: 1892

University of Tennessee College of Medicine and Dentistry Commencement Programs

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0112
Abstract

This collection houses programs (including information about events, speakers, and meetings) documenting the commencement exercises of the University of Tennessee's College of Medicine and Dentistry from 1905 to 1974.

Dates: 1905-1974

University of Tennessee Graduation Ceremonies Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0189
Abstract This collection contains programs for the Graduate Hooding Ceremonies of December 2004 and May 2005, two copies of the September 2004 Torch Night Ceremony program, the script for the May 2005 Graduate Hooding ceremony (including speeches by Dr. Anne Mayhew, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies, and Loren Crabtree, Chancellor of University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and a script for the December 2006 commencement ceremony (including a speech given by Civil Rights...
Dates: 2004-2006