Colgate University Commencement collection, A1011
Scope and Contents
The Colgate University Commencement collection contains two series. The first consists of programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, transcripts of speeches, and a small number of VHS tapes and DVDs from graduation weekend events at Colgate University and its predecessor institutions, Madison University and Hamilton Literary and Theological Seminary. The majority of documents are from commencement exercises, but material from baccalaureate ceremonies and reunions is also included. The second series contains diplomas and certificates. Many are from graduates who went on to play prominent roles at Colgate as professors and administrators.
Dates
- 1821 - 2018
Creator
- Madison University (Hamilton, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
15.5 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series:
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This collection includes a small number of VHS tapes and DVDs. Access to these items may be limited depending on the physical condition of each item, as well as the department's ability to support the playback of recordings stored on outdated media. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives prior to visiting the department to use these materials.
- Commencement ceremonies -- New York (State) -- Hamilton. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Diplomas Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs. Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Programs (documents). Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Speeches Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Colgate University Commencement collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lisa King, Nadine Mohamed, and Allyson Smally
- Date
- February 16, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Colgate University Libraries Repository
13 Oak Drive
Case Library and Geyer Center for Information Technology
Colgate University
Hamilton New York 13346 United States US
315-228-6175
315-228-7934 (Fax)
