Harvard University commencement records, 1902-1970,
Overview
The first University Marshal was Morris Hicky Morgan, appointed in 1896 as Marshal of the Commencement Exercises. The position evolved into a chief protocol officer for the University. Duties include organizing ceremonies including commencements, convocations, and inaugurations and greeting and organizing the visits of dignitaries and distinguished guests. These records concern the administration of Harvard University commencement ceremonies.
Dates
- Creation: 1902-1970
Creator
- Harvard University. Marshal (Organization)
Researcher Access
Access to University records is restricted for at least 50 years. Access to records relating to degree recipients, University personnel, or students is restricted for 80 years.
Extent
12 cubic feet (27 document boxes and 12 half document boxes)These records concern the administration of Harvard University commencement ceremonies.
Historical note
The first University Marshal was Morris Hicky Morgan, appointed in 1896 as Marshal of the Commencement Exercises. The position evolved into a chief protocol officer for the University. Duties include organizing ceremonies including commencements, convocations, and inaugurations and greeting and organizing the visits of dignitaries and distinguished guests.
Arrangement
The records are in chronological order.
Acquisition Information
Transferred to the Harvard University Archives.
General note
This document last updated 2022 March 4.
Processing Information
This inventory was created in December 2013 by Kate Bowers.
The title for these records was devised by the archivist. Folder titles for boxes 1-25 were converted from a word-processed folder list produced in the 1990s which was probably a transcription of the original folder titles. Punctuation has been changed and some abbreviations have been expanded. Information in square brackets was supplied by the creator of the folder list.
Creator
- Harvard University. Marshal (Organization)
- Title
- Harvard University. Marshal. Harvard University commencement records, 1902-1970: an inventory
- Author
- Harvard University Archives
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua42013
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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