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Frank C. Ward collection, 1915

 Series — Box: 6, Folder: 26
Collection number: MSS 016.024

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a leatherbound invitation to, and program for, 1915 Unversity of Georgia Commencement Week. It features a schedule of events, June 11-16, and lists of graduates that year from varied departments, as well as a list of college organizations and class officers. It concludes with J.B. Wright, Jr.'s poem, “Alma Matter.” A separate card bears the name, Frank C. Ward (who is listed in the program as a recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture).

Dates

  • 1915

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access. The exception is the Order of the Eastern Star collection, the directories included in which list the personal addresses and phone numbers of members. These directories are not available to the public.

Biographical / Historical

Frank Crawley Ward served in the U.S. Army during the First World War and later worked as the Georgia administrator for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. He and his wife and mother died in an automobile accident in 1944.

Extent

.026 Linear Feet (One of 16 folders in a full legal document box.)

Overview

Invitation and program for the University of Georgia's 1915 commencement.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Suzanne Bennett

Physical Description

Fair

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository

Contact:
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606