Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists photographs and printed materials from Boston College Commencement ceremonies.Photographs are of individuals and groups of graduates and attendees, starting with the very first commencement ceremony in 1877. Materials include contact sheets, photographic prints, and slides. Subjects include commencement speakers, graduates, honorary degree recipients, and special guests. Some notable figures are Tom Brokaw, George Bush, Cardinal Richard J. Cushing, Seamus...

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Collection is open for research; a portion is available digitally.