Commencement ceremonies

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The collection consists of Carrie Pearl McVicker's graduation gown and Mortar Board cap from 1904.

Scope and Contents The Commencement Committee records consist of materials generated by or collected by the Committee in the course of its annual commencement preparations. The files cover the years 1949-2019 and are arranged chronologically, with some multi-year folders covering issues or preparations under consideration for more than one year. The records include minutes, reports, correspondence, commencement instructions, seating plans, selected commencement programs, newspaper clippings, and some...

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Commencement programs and yearbooks from the School of Agriculture (now Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Record) from 1903-1929.

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Commencement programs from the Nebraska School of Agriculture, Curtis (now Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture) from 1937-1977.

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The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by subject and covers a wide range of topics related to university administration and activities. Among the subjects are: university events such as honors day, charter day, convocations and commencements; student financial aid and scholarships; military training and the War Department; budgets and planning; campus buildings; faculty and staff; the Board of Regents; University Foundation; and educational associations.

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The papers consist of Lassara Hartman Long’s certificates and diplomas, including a First Grade City State Certificate for teaching and a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, both received in 1918 from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A program from the University of Nebraska’s commencement, June 1917, an alumni card and certificate, and a list of coursework for an advanced degree make up the remainder of the papers.

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The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by subject and covers a wide range of topics related to university administration and activities. Among the subjects are: university events such as honors day and commencements; budgets and planning; courses and departments; faculty and staff; and research.

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An University of Nebraska-Lincoln academic stole that Robert E. Bader wore when receiving his PhD in history in 1953.