Commencement ceremonies.

Scope and Content Note This collection contains a photograph album from the 150th anniversary of Washington College and the George Washington Bicentennial. Images are of campus, commencement with speakers German Ambassador Dr. Friedrich W. von Prittwitz und Gaffron, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, and Governor Albert C. Ritchie. There are also images of the numerous anniversary events, many with people in historical costumes, including children dressed as African American slaves in blackface. The cover of the album is...

Scope and Content Note This collection contains a booklet produced by the department of Economics and Sociology to honor William R. Howell. The booklet contains photographs taken during the fall convocation, September 21, 1950 at which Prof. Howell received an honorary degree in Law. The photographs include Professor Howell and his wife, President Gibson, and others. There is also a program for the event and autographs from colleagues including President and Helen Gibson, Prof. William S. and Charlotte M. Krisher,...