Convocations and Assemblies

Location of collection:

University of Mary Washington

Special Collections and University Archives

Simpson Library

University of Mary Washington

1801 College Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4665

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Sarah Appleby

Email: archives@umw.edu

Phone: (540) 654-2045

Fax: (540) 654-1067

Web: library.umw.edu/library/scua

Summary

Extent:

.5 Linear Feet

Language:

English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection features records generated from assorted convocations and student assemblies conducted from 1939 to the present. Events contained here include Honor Convocation, Senior Convocation, Chancellor's Convocation, Spring Convocation, Honorary Tapping Convocation, Installation Convocation, and chapel events. Materials associated with these events include programs, speeches, schedules, and invitations.

Biographical / historical:

The event was called the President's Convocation in 1972, the first year of MWC's independence from UVA.

Arrangement:

In each event series, the contents are arranged chronologically.

Physical / technical requirements:

Material on VHS. Library may not have appropriate playback devices to view on demand. Contact the archives to determine access and availability.