Anniversaries.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Sesquicentennial Commencement scrapbook
Collection — Volume 01
Identifier: MS-0196
Scope and Contents Note
This collection contains a scrapbook of clippings regarding Washington College’s 150th celebration. The event included parades, speeches, and reenactments of colonial events, including George Washington receiving an Honorary Degree from the College. Some of the events included people in blackface.
Dates:
1932
Washington College Presidents' papers, Paul E. Titsworth papers
Record Group
Identifier: WAC-003-005
Scope and Contents Note
Paul Titsworth served as President of Washington College from 1923-1933. His papers deal with the endowment for Washington College, issues related to the campus and housing, curriculum, grading, and awarding of honorary degrees. There are also papers related to the Summer School for Ministers hosted at the College, the Washington Centennial, and Washington College’s sesquicentennial.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1911-1949
Washington College sesquicentennial photo album
Collection — Box OS 01
Identifier: MS-0085
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...
Dates:
1932