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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Commencement records - University of Virginia School of Law, 1976/2026

16.954 Gigabytes 1.25 Linear Feet

These print and digital records document commencement ceremonies and related events at the University of Virginia School of Law. They include event programs, video recordings, photographs, and websites.

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Commencement records - University of Virginia School of Law, 1976/2026 16.954 Gigabytes 1.25 Linear Feet

These print and digital records document commencement ceremonies and related events at the University of Virginia School of Law. They include event programs, video recordings, photographs, and websites.

George Mason University

George Mason University Broadside photograph collection, 1971/2001

7 Linear Feet (28 boxes)
The George Mason University Broadside photograph collection consists of negatives, contact sheets, and prints created for use in the student newspaper Broadside. These photographs are from the Student Media Office. The total collection contains over 57,000 color and black and white images taken between the 1970s and 2001. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, sports, faculty and staff, concert performances, and art.
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George Mason University Broadside photograph collection, 1971/2001 7 Linear Feet (28 boxes)

George Mason University
The George Mason University Broadside photograph collection consists of negatives, contact sheets, and prints created for use in the student newspaper Broadside. These photographs are from the Student Media Office. The total collection contains over 57,000 color and black and white images taken between the 1970s and 2001. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, sports, faculty and staff, concert performances, and art.
George Mason University

George Mason University photograph collection

147 Linear Feet 119 boxes
The George Mason University photograph collection is a combination of nine series: University Relations, Yearbook Photographs, George Mason University Foundation, Athletic Department, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, photographs from unidentified offices, and Creative Services. The total collection contains over 100,000 color and black and white photographs, including prints, contact sheets, and negatives, taken between the 1950s and 2007. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, faculty and staff, performances, and art.
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George Mason University photograph collection 147 Linear Feet 119 boxes

George Mason University
The George Mason University photograph collection is a combination of nine series: University Relations, Yearbook Photographs, George Mason University Foundation, Athletic Department, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, photographs from unidentified offices, and Creative Services. The total collection contains over 100,000 color and black and white photographs, including prints, contact sheets, and negatives, taken between the 1950s and 2007. The collection includes images of student life, campus architecture and construction, campus events, faculty and staff, performances, and art.
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Hugh Blair Grigsby papers, 1870

1 Item

This collection consists of the script of an address by Hugh Blair Grigsby titled "The Founders of Washington College" delivered at the college's 1870 Commencement in Lee Chapel.

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Hugh Blair Grigsby papers, 1870 1 Item

Grigsby, Hugh Blair

This collection consists of the script of an address by Hugh Blair Grigsby titled "The Founders of Washington College" delivered at the college's 1870 Commencement in Lee Chapel.

James Madison University

James Madison University Commencement Programs, 1910/2026

2 cubic feet 5 boxes
The James Madison University Commencement Programs, 1910-current, consist of five boxes of commencement programs and supplementary materials for graduation ceremonies held at James Madison University.
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James Madison University Commencement Programs, 1910/2026 2 cubic feet 5 boxes

James Madison University
The James Madison University Commencement Programs, 1910-current, consist of five boxes of commencement programs and supplementary materials for graduation ceremonies held at James Madison University.
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lee F. Roberts collection, 1949/1950

0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

This collection includes items kept by Lee F. Roberts while a student at Washington and Lee University during 1949-1950. Items include tickets to events such as the Fancy Dress Ball, sophomore and junior proms, Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Theta concerts, the senior ball, finals ball, and Cotillion Club formal. Also included are the 1950 Fancy Dress Ball program, an invitation from President and Mrs. Gaines, the 1950 Finals Week program, the June 4, 1950 Baccalaureate Service program, the June 9, 1950 commencement program, Roberts' Phi Beta Kappa membership certificate and six black and white photographs from the 1950 Francy Dress Ball.

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Lee F. Roberts collection, 1949/1950 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

Roberts, Lee F.

This collection includes items kept by Lee F. Roberts while a student at Washington and Lee University during 1949-1950. Items include tickets to events such as the Fancy Dress Ball, sophomore and junior proms, Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Theta concerts, the senior ball, finals ball, and Cotillion Club formal. Also included are the 1950 Fancy Dress Ball program, an invitation from President and Mrs. Gaines, the 1950 Finals Week program, the June 4, 1950 Baccalaureate Service program, the June 9, 1950 commencement program, Roberts' Phi Beta Kappa membership certificate and six black and white photographs from the 1950 Francy Dress Ball.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lexington High School Commencement Program, 1934

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This collection contains the commencement program for Lexington High School in Lexington, Virginia from June 1, 1934.

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Lexington High School Commencement Program, 1934 1 Item

Lexington High School (Lexington, Va.)

This collection contains the commencement program for Lexington High School in Lexington, Virginia from June 1, 1934.

James Madison University

Mary Frances Funk papers, 1954

0.16 cubic feet 2 folders
The Mary Frances Funk Papers, circa 1954, comprise one photograph album, loose photographs, and ephemera documenting Funk's time as a student at Madison College.
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Mary Frances Funk papers, 1954 0.16 cubic feet 2 folders

Funk, Mary Frances, 1932-2020
The Mary Frances Funk Papers, circa 1954, comprise one photograph album, loose photographs, and ephemera documenting Funk's time as a student at Madison College.
James Madison University

Maude Wescott Brown Photographs, 1910/1913

0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
The Maude Wescott Brown Photographs, 1910-1913, comprise ten photographs and photographic postcards documenting the Haas family of Harrisonburg as well as 1911 commencement activities of the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg.
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Maude Wescott Brown Photographs, 1910/1913 0.08 cubic feet 1 folder

Brown, Maude Wescott, 1893-1982
The Maude Wescott Brown Photographs, 1910-1913, comprise ten photographs and photographic postcards documenting the Haas family of Harrisonburg as well as 1911 commencement activities of the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg.
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript, 1857

1 items 41 pages

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

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Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript, 1857 1 items 41 pages

Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

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