Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Kent State University Commencement Addresses collection

Inclusive Date(s):

1957-1992

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Mikkala Wilcox

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Mikkala Wilcox using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2018

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Kent State University

Extent:

.33 cubic feet (1 document case)

Physical Location:

11th Floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0202

Abstract:

This collection includes Kent State University commencement addresses from selected years. Some years have multiple addresses as that year had multiple graduation ceremonies.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

Scope and Content

The Kent State University Commencement Addresses collection spans from 1957-1992 and includes the printed text of commencement speeches for those years. These printed materials come in the form of speakers' transcripts, printed booklets, or as printed in the university newsletter For the Record. The speaker's name and title of the speech (if named) are provided.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection is in chronological order.

Related Material

Additional commencement addresses can be found in the Kent State For the Record newsletter. See Special Collections and Archives staff for assistance accessing this publication.

Preferred Citation

Kent State University Commencement Addresses collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Controlled-access Headings

The following are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Baccalaureate addresses -- Kent State University
• Conduct of life
• Kent State University -- History -- 20th century

Organizations/Corporations:

• Kent State University

Functions:

• Universities and colleges -- Administration

Occupations:

• Orators

Material Types:

• Speeches
• Booklets
• Typescripts

Titles:

• For the record

Detailed Description of the Collection