Wesleyan University Class Day programs
Scope and Contents
The Class Day Programs include programs for every year between 1864 and 1940 except 1881 (includes invitations but no programs), 1886, 1891, 1918, 1927, 1930, 1931, 1933, and 1936-1939. Multiple copies and other items (like invitations) are noted in the finding aid. The style of the programs and their typography change radically over the years, indicating stylistic trends. Of particular interest are the dual programs in 1906, 1907, and 1909 for men and women. In other years, evidence of women's participation during Class Day is scant.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1940
Creator
- Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright for official University records is held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Biographical / Historical
Class Day was an annual celebration related to the commmencement exercises at Wesleyan University, and usually occurred in June. Programs often included speeches, musical performances, poetry, and the awarding of prizes. The programs were arranged by members of the graduating class and featured their fellow senior students.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (3 hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Programs from the annual celebration at Wesleyan University, Class Day, related to the commencement exercises and usually occurred in June.
Arrangement
Chronological.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired by Olin Library.
Subject
- Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) (Organization)
- Title
- Wesleyan University Class Day programs, 1864-1940
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Valerie Gillispie, January 2008 Encoded by Valerie Gillispie, January 2008 Finding aid updated by Valerie Gillispie, August 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository