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This image is a scanned page from a press clipping service, dated June 6, 1941, reporting on the commencement exercises at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. The page is yellowed with age, has three punched holes along the right margin, and bears the stamp “C-6” in the upper left corner.
The page features several articles and a photograph centered around the graduation ceremony, which took place on June 5, 1941.
Photograph: A black-and-white photo shows five women on a stage or platform:
Below the photo: “Recipients of honorary degrees at commencement exercises at Smith College this morning are pictured here with President Herbert Davis. Left to right are: Miss Mary McMillan, Miss Mary Margaret Hope Nicolson, leaving her position as dean of the college; President Davis, Miss Mary Anderson and Miss Justina Hill.”
This clipping reflects the pre-World War II atmosphere, as evidenced by Dr. Welch’s warning about a “new Dark Ages” and his reference to “world war.” The commencement occurred just five months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The emphasis on women’s intelligence, courage, and moral responsibility is striking, aligning with the era’s growing public role for women — particularly in education and the arts — while also foreshadowing their expanded role during the coming war.
The page is an artifact documenting a moment in academic and cultural history, highlighting leadership, intellectual achievement, and the anxieties of a world teetering on the edge of global conflict.
This page captures not only the ceremonial milestone of graduation, but also the pressing moral and global context of its time.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Evening Union" dated June 16, 1941. It is from Springfield, Massachusetts. The header on the top left corner mentions the "Press Clipping Service" and the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." The main headline reads "Five Honored at Smith College Exercises," accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of five individuals, presumably recipients of honorary degrees, standing together with President Herbert Davis. The individuals are identified as recipients of honorary degrees, including Mary McMillan, Agnes Morgan, Marjorie Hope Nicolson, Mary Anderson, and Justina Hill.
Below the photograph, there is an article titled "NEW 'DARK AGES' THREATENS, SMITH GRADUATES TOLD," which includes a speech given by Dr. Roy Dickinson Welch, professor of music at Princeton University, at the 63rd annual commencement exercises of Smith College. The article discusses the challenges and responsibilities of the graduating class in the context of a potential war and the importance of courage and freedom.
To the right of the main article, there is a column titled "Degrees Conferred," which lists the names of the graduates who received degrees, including those with honors such as "cum laude" and "magna cum laude." The text also provides details on the recipients of honorary degrees, including their contributions and achievements.
The overall tone of the newspaper clipping reflects the historical context of the 1940s, with concerns about the impending war and the responsibilities of educated individuals in the coming years.
This image appears to be a scanned newspaper clipping from the "Evening Union" of Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 16, 1941. The clipping is part of a press clipping service based in Boston, Massachusetts. The article reports on the 63rd commencement exercises at Smith College, during which five individuals were awarded honorary degrees.
The top section of the clipping features a photograph of the recipients of the honorary degrees along with President Herbert J. Davis. The individuals, from left to right, are identified as Miss Mary McMillan, Miss Agnes Morgan, Miss Marjorie Hope Nicolson, President Davis, Miss Mary Anderson, and Miss Justina Hill. All are dressed in formal graduation attire.
The article discusses the significance of the commencement exercises and the messages delivered by Dr. Roy Dickinson Welch, a professor of music at Princeton University. He warned of a new "Dark Ages" and the potential for educated individuals to fight against it if war is inescapable. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the standards of civilized life and the pursuit of knowledge.
The right-hand side of the clipping provides details about the honorary degrees awarded. Miss Mary McMillan received a master of arts degree, Miss Justina Hill received a doctor of science degree, Miss Agnes Morgan received a doctor of humane letters degree, and Miss Mary Anderson and Miss Marjorie Hope Nicolson received doctor of laws degrees.
The clipping also lists the names of 462 students who received their bachelor of arts degrees, along with their honors and the cities they are from. The cities mentioned include Springfield, Boston, New York, Chicago, and several others across the United States.
Overall, the image captures a historical moment at Smith College, highlighting the achievements of the graduates and the distinguished individuals who were honored during the commencement exercises.
The image shows a piece of paper with multiple sections, including text, photographs, and a clipping from a newspaper. The paper appears to be an old newspaper clipping or a scrapbook page. The clipping is from the Evening Union, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 16, 1941.
The top left corner has a clipping from the Evening Union, featuring a photograph of five individuals dressed in graduation attire. The photograph is titled "Five Honored at Smith College Exercises." The individuals are standing in a row, wearing graduation gowns and caps, and appear to be posing for a photograph.
Below the photograph, there is a section titled "NEW 'DARK AGES' THREATENS, SMITH GRADUATES TOLD." This section contains a quote from Dr. Roy Dickinson Welch, a professor of music at Princeton University, who spoke at the commencement exercises. Dr. Welch warns the graduates about the potential for a new "Dark Ages" if they do not have the courage to fight for their beliefs and values.
The right side of the paper contains a list of names and degrees conferred by Herbert Davis, the president of Smith College. The list includes names such as Miss Mary McIlwain, Miss Marjorie Hope Nicholson, Miss Agnes Morgan, Miss Agnes Mongan, and Miss Mary Hamilton Hill, among others. The degrees conferred range from Bachelor of Arts to Doctor of Laws.
The bottom section of the paper contains additional text and photographs, but they are not clearly legible due to the quality of the image. The overall theme of the paper seems to be the graduation exercises at Smith College and the warnings and advice given to the graduates by Dr. Welch.
The image is a page from a newspaper clipping service. It contains several articles and photographs. The page has a header that reads "Press Clipping Service" and "Boston Mass." It also has a date stamp that reads "JUN 16 1941." The page is torn and has a hole in the middle.
The first article is titled "Five Honored at Smith College Exercises." It is accompanied by a photograph of five women in graduation gowns standing in front of a building. The article mentions that the women were awarded honorary degrees by President Herbert Davis. The names of the women are listed, including Mary Morrison, Mary Nicholson, Agnes Morgan, and Agnes Morgan.
The second article is titled "Honorary Degrees." It discusses the awarding of honorary degrees to women by Smith College. The article mentions that the degrees were conferred upon the women for their respective fields. It also mentions that the women were graduates of Smith College and other institutions.
The third article is titled "New "Dark Ages" Threatens, Smith Graduates Told." It discusses the threat of war and the importance of education in preserving civilization. The article quotes Dr. Welch, a professor of music at Princeton University, who spoke at the commencement exercises. He emphasized the importance of education in preventing war and preserving civilization.
The fourth article is titled "Conditions Unusual." It discusses the unusual conditions of the time, including the threat of war and the need for education to preserve civilization. The article mentions that the commencement was not as large as usual and that the graduates were being called upon to take an immediate effect of unpredictable consequences.
Overall, the image depicts a page from a newspaper clipping service that contains articles about the awarding of honorary degrees to women by Smith College and the importance of education in preserving civilization.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from June 16, 1947, titled "Five Honored at Smith College Exercises." The clipping includes a photograph and accompanying text.
Overall, the image captures a historical moment of academic recognition and intellectual discourse at Smith College in 1947.
A vintage scrapbook page containing a 1947 newspaper clipping about Smith College graduation. The page has:
This image is a vintage newspaper clipping adhered to a scrapbook or similar surface. It features articles and a group photograph at the top. The main content includes:
"Five Honored at Smith College Exercises":
"New 'Dark Ages' Threatens, Smith Graduates Told":
"Dean Nicolson Gets Honorary Degree":
The image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings pasted onto a brown paper background. The cuttings are from a service named "Press Clipping Service" linked to the Evening Union from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 6, 1941.
At the top center, there is a black and white photograph of a group of individuals standing side by side in formal attire with academic caps on their heads, suggesting an academic ceremony. The caption under the photo explains that these individuals received honorary degrees at a commencement ceremony at a college, with some of their names listed along with their titles.
Below the photograph, a bold title reads "NEW 'DARK AGES' THREATENS, SMITH GRADUATES TOLD," followed by an article discussing a speech given during a commencement ceremony in which the speaker addressed the threat of war and the need for courage.
To the right are additional articles concerning honorary degrees and praising the achievements and careers of those who received them at the same college ceremony. The articles mention several notable individuals and offer insight into the events, awards, and recognitions of that time, including one article entitled "Dean Nicolson Gets Honorary Degree."
Overall, the articles provide historical context related to a college's graduation ceremony and the distinguished figures associated with it during the early 1940s.
The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from the "Evening Union" in Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 16, 1941. The page features press clippings service labels from Boston, Massachusetts, and includes multiple articles and a photograph related to Smith College exercises and honorary degrees.
Key elements on the page:
A large photograph at the top left shows six individuals in academic regalia, presumably at a commencement ceremony. The caption beneath the photo reads: "Recipients of honorary degrees at commencement exercises at Smith College this morning are pictured here with President Herbert Davis. Left to right are: Miss Mary McMillan, Miss Agnes Morgan, Miss Marjorie Hope Nicolson, leaving her position as dean of the college; President Davis, Miss Mary Anderson and Miss Justina Hill."
A headline near the photograph reads: "Honor at Smith College Exercises," though the headline is partially torn.
To the right of the photo, a vertically oriented article titled "Dean Nicolson Gets Honorary Degree" reports on Marjorie Hope Nicolson receiving an honorary degree at Smith College, highlighting her achievements as a scholar of John Hopkins University and various other distinctions.
Below the photo and item about Dean Nicolson are several additional articles discussing topics such as:
Overall, the page documents highlights from the Smith College commencement exercises, focusing on the awarding of honorary degrees and speeches given during the event. The page is aged, with some tears and holes along the edges.