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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip Bureau dated June 17, 1930. The headline reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today." The article highlights the commencement ceremony at Tufts College, where 1080 degrees were to be awarded.

The clipping includes photographs of ten individuals who were to be honored at the commencement. The honorees are listed as follows:

  1. Charles W. Eliot - Former President of Harvard University.
  2. Charles F. Dole - Former Dean of the Faculty of Tufts College.
  3. John C. Merriam - President of the Carnegie Institution of Washington.
  4. William Emerson - Former Governor of Massachusetts.
  5. William L. White - Former Governor of Ohio.
  6. Charles W. Baird - Former United States Senator from New Jersey.
  7. Frank W. Stearns - Former President of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
  8. Frank P. Graves - Former President of the American Bankers Association.
  9. George H. Whipple - Professor of Pathology at the University of Rochester.
  10. Walter B. Cannon - Professor of Physiology at Harvard University.

The article mentions that honorary degrees will be conferred upon these individuals during the commencement exercises, which will be held on the college campus in Medford. It also notes that the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws will be conferred upon Dr. Charles W. Eliot, who is the oldest living ex-president of Harvard University.

Additionally, the article includes a section about a posthumous award to be given to the late Charles F. Dole, who passed away in 1928. The award is described as a unique tribute to his memory.

The text also provides details about the commencement exercises, including the presentation of the degrees and the addresses to be given by various dignitaries. The ceremony is described as a significant event in the academic calendar of Tufts College.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Traveler, dated June 17, 1950. The headline reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today." The article discusses the details of Tufts College's 94th commencement ceremony, highlighting that 1,080 degrees will be conferred. It mentions notable honorees and their achievements, including the presentation of the first R.F. Simmons Memorial Medal to Dr. Edward K. Dunham. The article also lists various individuals who will receive honorary degrees, such as Dr. Reginald A. Gorton, Dr. Henry H. Simons, and Dr. Frank W. Ashburn. The clipping includes photographs of several individuals who will be honored during the ceremony. The text at the top of the image indicates that the clipping is from the Boston Traveler, with the original publication date and location noted.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 1, 1950. The headline reads, "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today."

The article lists several individuals who will receive honorary degrees at the commencement ceremony. These individuals are:

  1. Harry K. Sweet, Esq., a prominent figure, is recognized for his contributions.
  2. Charles W. Hobson, a notable individual, is being honored.
  3. Edward H. Brooke, Jr., a lawyer, is also being recognized.
  4. Dr. Charles E. Van Dusen, a reverend and academic.
  5. Albert W. Vandenberg, a former U.S. Senator.
  6. Everett B. Sanderson, a businessman.
  7. Robert S. McNamara, who served in various high-ranking roles.
  8. Dr. Fred H. Miller, a physician.
  9. Dr. Charles S. Chadwick, a medical professional.
  10. Dr. N. Y. (unnamed individual) honorary master.

The first section includes a series of photos of the honorees, including:

  • Harry K. Sweet
  • Charles W. Hobson
  • Edward H. Brooke, Jr.
  • Dr. Charles E. Van Dusen
  • Albert W. Vandenberg
  • Everett B. Sanderson
  • Robert S. McNamara
  • Fred H. Miller
  • Charles S. Chadwick

Additionally, there are brief descriptions of each honoree's contributions and achievements, emphasizing their significant roles in their respective fields.

A specific mention is made about the honorary award given to William Webster, a former chairman of the research and development department at the Department of Defense, who will receive a degree from the R.F. Simmons Company of Arlington, Massachusetts.

The article also notes that William Webster will be conferred a degree by the R.F. Simmons Company of Arlington, Massachusetts, for his contributions to the field of research and development.

The names of several other individuals are listed at the bottom of the clipping, indicating they will receive honorary degrees as well, though their names and specific contributions are not detailed in this particular segment of the article.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 1950, detailing the 94th commencement at Tufts University. The headline reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today."

The clipping highlights that 1080 degrees will be awarded, including 19 honorary degrees. It lists the recipients of these honorary degrees and provides brief descriptions of their achievements and affiliations:

  1. Top, left to right:

    • Harold Y. V. Sweeny, President of the Boston Chamber of Commerce.
    • Charles W. Hobson, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    • Dr. Albert W. Van Raalte, Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health.
    • Dr. Robert I. Blakely, President of Wellesley College.
  2. Second row, left to right:

    • Dr. William H. Welch, former President of the Johns Hopkins University.
    • Dr. Charles S. Mott, President of the University of Rochester.
    • Dr. Fred H. Milliken, President of the University of Minnesota.
    • Dr. Charles S. Chidsey, President of Brown University.
  3. Third row, left to right:

    • Dr. George W. Pierson, former Dean of the Harvard Business School.
    • Dr. Charles E. Merriam, former President of the American Political Science Association.
    • Dr. William H. Webster, former Dean of the Tufts School of Medicine.
    • Dr. Charles W. Eliot, former President of Harvard University (posthumously).

The clipping also mentions the awarding of a posthumous award to Dr. Charles W. Eliot, who passed away in 1931.

Additionally, the text mentions the conferment of degrees on various individuals from different fields, including:

  • Dr. William Webster, who received an honorary degree for his contributions to the field of medicine.
  • Dr. Charles W. Hobson, who was awarded for his contributions to education and technology.
  • Dr. Charles E. Merriam, recognized for his significant contributions to political science.
  • The Rev. Dr. George W. Pierson, for his work in education and literature.

The clipping includes a list of names, presumably those receiving degrees, though not all are detailed in the visible portion of the image. It also notes that the commencement ceremony will be held at the Boston Garden.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 1950, detailing the 94th commencement ceremony at Tufts College. The headline reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today."

The article highlights that 19 honorary degrees will be awarded to distinguished individuals, alongside the 1061 regular degrees being conferred on students. The photograph accompanying the article shows seven men who are to be honored during the ceremony. They are identified as follows from left to right:

  1. Harold K. Swift
  2. Charles W. Hobson
  3. Dr. Robert L. Taylor
  4. The Rev. Robert J. Blakeley
  5. Dr. Edward M. Eastman
  6. The Rev. Albert W. Vanderhoof
  7. Dr. Fred H. Miller

The article provides brief descriptions of some of the honorees and their notable achievements:

  • Harold K. Swift, a graduate of Tufts College class of 1904, is a prominent businessman.
  • Charles W. Hobson, a graduate of Tufts class of 1903, is recognized for his contributions.
  • Dr. Robert L. Taylor is a distinguished professor.
  • The Rev. Robert J. Blakeley is noted for his contributions in education.
  • Dr. Edward M. Eastman is a significant figure in the field of medicine.
  • The Rev. Albert W. Vanderhoof is a minister and educator.
  • Dr. Fred H. Miller is recognized for his contributions in the field of medicine and education.

The article mentions other honorees, including a posthumous award to Dr. Edward M. Eastman and a degree to be conferred on William Webster, who is the chairman of the research and development board of the Department of Defense.

The clipping also lists other notable honorees, such as Dr. George P. Baxter, Dr. Alfred C. Redfield, and others, who are being awarded honorary degrees for their contributions in various fields. The ceremony is set to take place at Washington Theater on Tufts' campus in Medford.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News, dated June 22, 1950. The headline reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today."

The article details the events and honorees of Tufts College's 94th commencement ceremony, where 1080 degrees were to be awarded. Here are the key points:

  1. Honorary Degrees:

    • Posthumous Award:
      • To be given to Harold E. Sweet, a noted radio and television commentator.
    • Recipients:
      • Dr. George R. Minot: Director of the Thorndike Memorial Laboratory and a Nobel Prize winner in Medicine.
      • Rev. Charles W. Howard: President of the Boston University School of Theology.
      • Dr. Arthur W. Wishart: Director of Education for Ontario, Canada.
      • Dr. Fred B. Millett: Head of the English department at Wesleyan University.
      • Charles S. Chafee: Prominent lawyer from Providence, Rhode Island.
  2. Degrees Conferred at the Commencement:

    • Doctor of Divinity:
      • To Dr. George Arthur Buttrick, preacher and author.
    • Doctor of Laws (LL.D):
      • To Harold E. Stassen, former Governor of Minnesota.
      • To Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, President of the Tuskegee Institute.
      • To Dr. Clarence P. Oliver, Dean at the University of Texas.
    • Doctor of Science:
      • To Dr. Edward C. Schneider, Professor Emeritus at Wesleyan University.
    • Doctor of Humane Letters:
      • To Dr. Albert B. Sabin, researcher in pediatric medicine.
  3. Bachelor Degrees:

    • A total of 504 Bachelor degrees were to be awarded.
  4. Other Academic Degrees:

    • Master of Arts (M.A.):
      • A number of students will receive this degree.
    • Master of Science (M.S.):
      • To be awarded to a variety of students.
    • Other Professional Degrees:
      • Various other degrees such as Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and others will be conferred.
  5. Special Mentions:

    • Nathan M. Pusey will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
    • Francis T. Arnold will receive an honorary degree for his contributions to Brown University and will be recognized for his service in the legal profession.

The article also includes photographs of several individuals who are to receive honorary degrees and other recognitions. These individuals are:

  • Harold E. Sweet
  • Dr. George R. Minot
  • Rev. Charles W. Howard
  • Dr. Arthur W. Wishart
  • Dr. Fred B. Millett
  • Charles S. Chafee
  • Dr. George Arthur Buttrick
  • Dr. Edward C. Schneider
  • Nathan M. Pusey

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The image depicts a faded newspaper clip from the "Boston News Clip" dated June 1, 1950. The headline reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts 94th Commencement Today." The article is about the degrees being awarded at the Tufts University commencement ceremony, mentioning various individuals who will receive honorary degrees or have important roles. There are several images arranged in a grid with captions underneath, but the content of the images is not discernible. The article also mentions a posthumous award and provides information on master's degrees being conferred. The newspaper clip shows signs of aging and wear, with a portion of the upper section folded over and some annotation in red, such as "128-F."

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated June 11, 1950. The headline reads: "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today."

The clipping features several black-and-white portrait photos of men who are to be honored or involved in the commencement. The captions indicate their names and the honors or degrees they are to receive, including honorary degrees and medals.

The text in the clipping provides information about the Tufts commencement ceremony, stating that Tufts College will confer 1080 degrees to the student body and award 10 honorary degrees. It mentions that the ceremony will be held at 3 o'clock on the college campus in Medford.

Some key points from the text include:

  • An honorary doctor of literature degree will be posthumously awarded to Thomas Whittemore.
  • Harold E. Sweet, former president of the Tufts board of trustees, will receive the Ballou Medal for distinguished service.
  • Several honorary degrees will be given, including doctor of divinity degrees and doctor of humane letters degrees.
  • Special honorary degrees and awards will be conferred to notable individuals such as the Rev. Robert I. Blakesley, James G. Geddes, William Webster, Fred H. Miller, Principal William G. Saltonstall, Charles S. Chadwick, and Dr. Samuel T. Arnold.
  • Dr. Arnold, provost of Brown University, will be the commencement speaker.

The article also highlights the accomplishments and backgrounds of these honorees, including various leadership roles, affiliations with institutions, and contributions to their fields.

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This image features a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 11, 1950, with a headline that reads "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts' 94th Commencement Today." The clipping includes a collage of nine headshots of individuals, possibly the honorees or significant figures associated with the event. Below the headline, there is a section titled "TO BE HONORED AT TUFTS COMMEMORATION," listing several individuals who will be honored, including a doctor of divinity, a doctor of laws, and a doctor of humane letters. The clipping also mentions that the commencement will take place at Tufts University. The image is placed on a gray background, and there is a red mark on the right side of the clipping.

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The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 17, 1950, and published by the Boston Evening Transcript. The headline reads: "1080 Degrees to Be Conferred at Tufts’ 94th Commencement Today." The article is centered around Tufts College's upcoming commencement ceremony, highlighting the conferral of 1,080 degrees to graduating students.

Visual Elements:

  1. Headline and Layout:

    • The headline is prominently displayed at the top in bold, large text.
    • The article is structured with a clear layout, featuring a mix of text and photographs.
  2. Photographs:

    • Below the headline, there are eight black-and-white photographs of individuals, presumably notable graduates or honorees. These photos are arranged in two rows of four, each showing a person in formal attire, suggesting their academic or professional significance.
  3. Text Content:

    • The article provides details about the commencement, including:
      • Degrees to be conferred: The article mentions that 1,080 degrees will be awarded.
      • Honorees: It highlights specific individuals being honored, such as Charles W. Eliot, Alfred P. Sloan Jr., and others, with brief descriptions of their achievements and contributions.
      • Posthumous Award: There is mention of a posthumous award for Albert Einstein, who died earlier that year.
      • Speakers and Guests: The article notes key speakers and attendees, including President Arthur C. Coolidge of Tufts College and other dignitaries.
      • Academic Details: It references the conferral of honorary degrees and mentions specific fields such as science, literature, and law.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The article includes a small section titled "TO BE HONORED AT TUFTS COMMENCEMENT," listing names of individuals receiving honorary degrees or recognition.
    • There is also a mention of a Master of Arts Degree being conferred upon William L. Shirer, a journalist and author.
  5. Design and Condition:

    • The clipping appears to be preserved, with visible signs of age, such as slight discoloration and wear along the edges.
    • The text is legible, though some details may be slightly faded due to the age of the document.

Contextual Clues:

  • The article is from 1950, a mid-20th century period, and reflects the formal and celebratory nature of academic commencements during that era.
  • The inclusion of prominent figures like Albert Einstein and Charles W. Eliot underscores the significance of the event and the prestige associated with Tufts College at the time.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in Tufts College's history, showcasing the institution's recognition of academic achievement and its celebration of notable contributors to society.