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Commencement addresses

 Collection
Identifier: UA-0005-0902

Scope and Content

This collection consists of commencement addresses given at West Georgia College and the University of West Georgia from 1977 to 1993 and 2012. This collection also contains original newspaper clippings from 1944 to 1945 and a list of commencement speakers for West Georgia College, which covers 1937 to 1985.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within Bulk, 1977-1993
  • 1944-2012

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Open to all users; no restrictions.

User Restrictions

Rights held by University of West Georgia. Individual speakers may hold rights to their addresses.

Administrative History

Commencements have largely fallen under the combined responsibilities the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Registrar. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for maintaining official student academic records, including transcripts and grades.

Extent

0.42 Linear feet (1 box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains commencement addresses for West Georgia College and the University of West Georgia from 1977 to 1993 and 2012. This collection also contains newspaper clippings and a list of commencement speakers for West Georgia College.

Arrangement Note

Arranged chronologically by date.

Provenance

Transferred to Special Collections from unknown University of West Georgia source in 1993 and 2012.

Accruals

Further accruals are expected.

Processed By

Processed by Amber Seale, 2014.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Commencement addresses UA-0005-0902
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Written by Amber Seale, 2014
Date
© 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

http://www.westga.edu/special
Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States