This series consists of two guest books or registers documenting visitors and guests of the Regents. Earliest entries include a calligraphy document, photograph of the official procession on the occasion of the dedication of the State Education Building, 1912, and names of guests attending convocations of the University of the State of New York. The second volume documents individuals and small groups of visitors to the Regents on miscellaneous occasions as well as to convocations.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
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Correspondence relating to convocation ceremonies and honorary degrees
Series Number
B1731
Summary
This series consists of correspondence from recipients of honorary degrees and recipients of invitations to University of the State of New York convocation ceremonies. The letters typically include declinations or acceptances of invitations and plans for convocation addresses. Correspondents include, among others, Albert Einstein, Elihu Root, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Alfred E. Smith, William H. Taft, and John J. Pershing.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office
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The photographs consist of black/white and color images of the Board of Regents, both formal portraits of the group and images of Regents' meetings and convocations; black/white photographic portraits of Regents and at least one of a commissioner (Andrew S. Draper); and numerous other photographs. Subjects of the remaining photographs are group images of Regents, Regents' convocations and meetings, and other matters.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.