University of Washington, Public Exercises Committee records, 1884-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Public Exercises Office
Title
University of Washington, Public Exercises Committee records
Dates
1884-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
ca. 34.61 cubic ft
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00104
Summary
Commencement instructions, programs, awards, lists, subject series, and related material of the Committee
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

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Accession No. 00-025: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1952-1999Return to Top

5.00 cu. ft. (5 boxes)

Scope and Content: Commencement instructions, programs, awards, lists, subject series, and related material, 1968-1999; photographs, 1952-1999. Records document the commencement exercises for the period.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Sara Griggs, 2000-02-10

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 01-033: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1961-2000Return to Top

.50 cu. ft. (1 flat box); 1 videocassette (VHS); 54 photographs; 45 pages of proofs

Scope and Content: Subject series, 125th commencement video tape, photographs, proofs, commencement memorabilia, and related materials; 1961-2000 (bulk ca 1980-2000).

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: [Information not available], 2001-02-28

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 01-068: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1892-1991Return to Top

.42 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Collection contains unbound commencement programs and invitations; 1892-1991.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Transferred from University Publications, 2001-08-08

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 70-161: University of Washington, Public Exercises Committee records, 1932-1934Return to Top

.21 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, clippings, calendar notices (1932-34)

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Unknown source and date

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Committee records

Accession No. 82-022: University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records, 1884-1979Return to Top

15.25 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbooks and records, 1884-1979; President's Annual Reception for Parents of Beginning Freshmen records, 1934-47

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Transferred from Univ. Imprints, 1982-02-01

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records

Accession No. 84-046: University of Washington, Public Exercises Committee records, 1980-1983Return to Top

2 cu.ft. (2 oversize flat boxes and 1 wrapped package)

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbooks, 1980-83 (4 oversize volumes)

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Committee office, summer 1984, 1984-06-01

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Committee records

Accession No. 84-050: University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records, 1946, 1952-1954Return to Top

Ca. 10 items.

Scope and Content: Letters, memoranda.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Transferred from Northwest Collection, 1984-11-13

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records

Accession No. 85-003: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1961-1981 (bulk 1976-1981)Return to Top

2 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, Checklists, ritual, instruction packets, seating charts, news releases; 1961-81 (bulk 1976-81)

These records were produced during the course of organizing commencement exercises each year.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Bev Gessel, 1984-12-06

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 86-030: University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records, 1984-1986Return to Top

1.50 cu.ft. (2 oversize volumes)

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbooks; 1984-86

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Dick Hart, 1986-03-01

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records

Accession No. 86-031: University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records, 1979Return to Top

2 sound cassettes

Scope and Content: Two cassette tapes of 1979 commencement exercises

Includes John Hogness' final speech as President of the University. Also includes the first Buddhist benediction given at a UW commencement. Ed Hewitt was the marshall, and his voice appears at end of tape. (This information was supplied verbally by Dick Hart.)

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Dick Hart. Date unknown.

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Committee records

Accession No. 87-051: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1987Return to Top

1 vertical file (1 item)

Scope and Content: 125th anniversary diploma cover; 1987

The commemorative diploma covers were provided by the University Bookstore in honor of the anniversary.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Merle Boylan, 1987-06-18

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 88-014: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1986Return to Top

.50 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbook; 1986

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessell, 1988-02-12

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 89-156: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1987Return to Top

1.17 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbook, 1987

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Delivered to Archives, 1989-08-01

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 90-022: University of Washington Public Exercises Office records, 1988Return to Top

.50 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbook; 1988

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Pam Martin, 1990-02-08

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 91-031: University of Washington Public Exercises Office records, 1989Return to Top

1.50 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbook; 1989

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Pam Martin, 1991-02-06

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 92-044: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1990Return to Top

1.50 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbook; 1990

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Pam Martin, 1992-01-22

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 93-021: University of Washington Public Exercises Office records, 1991Return to Top

1.50 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Commencement scrapbook; 1991

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessel, 1993-02-09

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 93-049: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1973Return to Top

1 sound tape reel.

Scope and Content: Reel-to-reel audiotape recording of Commencement; 1973

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Located during move, 1990-01-01

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 94-016: University of Washington Public Exercises Office records, 1992Return to Top

1.04 cu.ft. (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Materials documenting the 1992 Graduation ceremonies; 1992

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessel, 1993-06-24

Description
University of Washington Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 94-047: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1993Return to Top

.83 cu.ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Materials documenting the 1993 Commencement ceremonies; 1993

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessel, 1994-04-13

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 95-131: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1994Return to Top

.83 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Material documenting the 1994 Commencement ceremonies; 1994.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Pam Adams, 1995-06-18

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 96-172: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1995Return to Top

.83 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Material documenting the 1995 Commencement ceremonies; 1995.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessel, 1996-10-03

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 98-012: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1996Return to Top

.84 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Material documenting the 1996 Commencement ceremonies; 1996.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessel, 1998-02-12

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Accession No. 99-093: University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records, 1996-1998Return to Top

1.68 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, budget records, minutes, awards, lists, statistics, and related material; 1996-1998.

Records document the 1997 and 1998 Commencement ceremonies.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Beverly Gessel, 1999-06-24

Description
University of Washington, Public Exercises Office records

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • University of Washington. Commencement Exercises

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Public Exercises Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. Public Exercises Office (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)