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60th Anniversary Convocation

65th Anniversary Convocation

70th Anniversary Convocation

75th Anniversary Convocation

Summary Information

Title

Drexel Institute of Technology anniversaries collection

Creator

Drexel Institute of Technology.

Inclusive Dates

1951-1966

Extent

1.0 Cubic feet

Extent

3 boxes

Abstract

Materials in the Drexel Institute of Technology Anniversaries Collection provide a unique perspective in the planning efforts of 4 anniversary celebrations at Drexel, also known as Founder's Day. The materials span 1951-1966, and anniversary celebrations were held once every 5 years: 1951, 1956, 1961, and 1966. Materials are all in paper format and include correspondence, memoranda, notes, programs, program outlines, agendas, speech transcripts, brochures, committee files, invoice and expenses, guest and seating lists, official resolutions, press coverage such as clippings and newsletters, and other related materials. Of interest are the correspondence files from each anniversary that provide insight on invited guests, alumni citation nominations, logistics, and planning for the three-day event. The 75th Anniversary Convocation series is the only one that provides information on expenses for the event. Materials from this series were in a binder that had the name "[Dean] George C. Galphin" on the cover.

Call Number

UR.06.017

Language

English

Language of Materials note

Materials are almost exclusively in English. Some correspondence in the 60th Anniversary Convocation series is in French.

Finding Aid Prepared By

Finding aid prepared by Hoang Tran, with revisions by Matthew Lyons (2019)

Repository

W. W. Hagerty Library 3300 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.895.6706 archives@drexel.edu

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Access and Use

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

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Controlled Access Headings

Personal Name(s)

• Creese, James

Subject(s)

• Anniversaries
• Drexel University--History

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Scope and content note

Materials in the Drexel Institute of Technology Anniversaries Collection provide a unique perspective in the planning efforts of 4 anniversary celebrations at Drexel, also known as Founder's Day. The materials span 1951-1966, but each anniversary celebration is held once every 5 years: 1951, 1956, 1961, and 1966. Materials are all in paper format and include correspondence, memoranda, notes, programs, program outlines, agendas, speech transcripts, brochures, committee files, invoice and expenses, guest and seating lists, official resolutions, press coverage such as clippings and newsletters, and other related materials. Of interest are the correspondence files that provide insight on invited guests, alumni citation nominations, logistics, and planning for the three day event.

The collection is arranged chronologically in four series: 60th Anniversary Convocation (1951); 65th Anniversary Convocation (1956); 70th Anniversary Convocation (1961); 75th Anniversary Convocation (1966).

The 60th Anniversary Convocation series, arranged alphabetically, include materials that cover the invitation, planning, and logistics of the celebratory event. Materials include correspondence, itineraries, speech transcripts, guest lists and seating plan, panel discussion papers, clippings, and programs. Of interest is the correspondence between Drexel officials and the 60th anniversary special guests, Georges-Augustin Bidault (1899-1983) and his wife. Bidault was active in the French Resistance, and after World War II he served as foreign minister and prime minister on several occasions. He later (1961) joined the Organisation armée secrète (OAS), a far right paramilitary organization. At the 1951 convocation, Drexel awarded Bidault with an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. The series also includes all the panel discussion materials which include transcripts of the opening remarks and the papers discussed by distinguished members of the panel.

The 65th Anniversary Convocation, 70th Anniversary Convocation, and 75th Anniversary Convocation series are both arranged alphabetically. All three series include materials that cover the planning and invitations of the celebratory events. Materials include correspondence, speech transcripts, programs, and press coverage such as newsletters and clippings. The 70th Anniversary series includes lists of candidates selected for alumni citations and a program drafts. The 75th Anniversary Convocation series is the only one that provides information pertaining to expenses for the event. Also note, materials from the last series were in a binder that had the name "[Dean] George C. Galphin" on the cover.

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General note

This collection may have originally been part of the Hagerty or other Office of the President records but it was added to by the archives librarian. Material that is not related to anniversaries has been removed from the box.

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Collection Inventory