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Commencement - 1946, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0011.00001

Abstract

View of student Jane Begley, following her commencement ceremony and wearing her commencment robe and cap, surrounded by all of the books that she read to achieve her degree at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates

  • 1946

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (photograph)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

8 x 10 inches black and white

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Inscription and Marks

Typed on a label affixed to the photograph: ''Book worm evolves from cocoon in the person of attractive Jane Begley, 22, of Lamar, Colo., Denver University June graduate. Before leaving the campus Jame decided to count up the number of books she had to worm her way through to get her degree. Final count was 193 -- 46 texts read in their entirety, 27 books read completely for reports, 92 books read in part, and 28 standard reference books consulted frequently throughout four years. Pleas return to Publicity University of Denver Denver 10, Colo. Photo by Ed Maker." Stamps read: "Received Jul 9 1948 Joint Comitte On Public Relations" and "Return to: Public Relations Dept. University of Den. Denver, 10, Colorado."

Creator

Repository Details

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