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University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire Commencement Materials, 1917-2023

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 113

Content Description

Programs and schedules for commencement and other related events including commencement programs, baccalaureate service programs, schedules of events, and honors week and honors day materials. The programs document speakers, music, graduates, degrees granted, and the order of events at commencement. The collection also contains a file with information about the history of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire hood. The following programs are missing: 4th annual commencement (1920), 6th annual commencement (1922), and 76th spring commencement (May 1992).

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-2023

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

The first commencement of the Eau Claire State Normal School was held in June 1917. A single annual commencement ceremony was held in the spring through 1964. 1965 saw the addition of summer and winter commencement ceremonies at Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 record cartons)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Programs and schedules for commencement and other related events including commencement programs, baccalaureate service programs, schedules of events, and honors week and honors day materials for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and it’s predecessors. The programs document speakers, music, graduates, degrees granted, and the order of events at commencement. The collection also contains a file with information about the history of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire hood.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by the Office of the Chancellor.

Related Materials

AS167: Pomp & Circumstance Commencement Kit, 1980

Reference Code

AS113

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland and Heidi Anderson in May 2007.

Genre / Form

Topical

Status
Published
Author
Kierstin Wagner
Date
October 20, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739