Commencement Books and Invitations
This collection contains two commencement invitations, two leather-bound commencement books, and one invitation to a contest for Valedictorians. The 1887 invitation to the Oratorical Contest for Valedictorians is from the Medical and Dental Departments of the University of Tennessee and includes a list of presiding committee members. The 1896 UT commencement invitation includes a ribbon with the school colors, a list of class officers, and signatures of graduates. The 1920 and 1921 UT commencement books are bound in leather and include a list of class officers and a class roll with degree status. The 1920 book also includes the nameplate of Drewry D. Painter. The 1921 UT commencement invitation includes an announcement of honors and scholarships and a list of graduates and their hometowns.
Dates
- 1887-1921
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
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.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Arrangement
Collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was donated to University Archives.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository