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Inventory of the Class Day Programs, 1864 - 1935
Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University |
| Creator | Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) |
| Title | Class Day Programs, |
| Dates | 1864 - 1935 |
| Linear Feet | 1.5 |
| Archival Boxes | 3 |
| Abstract | 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. |
| The Class Day Programs include programs for every year between 1864 and 1935 except 1881 (includes invitations but no programs), 1886, 1891, 1918, 1927, 1930, 1931, and 1933. | |
| Call Number | 1000-143 |
| Location | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Special Collections & Archives staff. |
| Language of Material | Material in English |
Historical Note
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.
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Collection Overview
The Class Day Programs include programs for every year between 1864 and 1935 except 1881 (includes invitations but no programs), 1886, 1891, 1918, 1927, 1930, 1931, and 1933. 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.
Collection Arrangement
Chronological.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright Notice
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.
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Related Material
Commencement Programs, Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University
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Online Catalog Headings
These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Class Day Programs, Collection #1000-143, Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Acquired by Olin Library.
Processing Information
Processed by Valerie Gillispie, January 2008
Encoded by Valerie Gillispie, January 2008
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