Matriculation Day processional

September 20, 1955

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Matriculation Day processional
  • Title
  • Matriculation Day processional
  • Date
  • September 20, 1955
  • Identifier
  • PCW000099
  • Description
  • This photograph captures the Matriculation Day procession from Braun Hall to the Chapel. Paul Russell Anderson, College President 1945-1960; George F. Parker, Chaplain 1953-1960; and Lucile A. Allen, Dean 1952-1959 lead the faculty. Matriculation Day was at this time the official opening of the academic year and freshmen's first opportunity to participate in an academic tradition. For this occasion, seniors would don their caps and gowns for the first time. Dean Allen delivered the address on this day in 1955 titled, "The Significance of Matriculation in a Liberal Arts College."
  • Place of Publication
  • College Campus
  • Type
  • still image
  • Genre
  • photographs
  • Subject
  • Pittsburgh (Pa.)
    Shadyside (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    Pennsylvania College for Women
    Chatham College
    Braun Hall (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    Women college students--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
    Academic rites and ceremonies--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
    Universities and colleges--Faculty
    Anderson, Paul Russell, 1907-1993
    Allen, Lucile A., 1906-
    Parker, George F.
  • Geographic Subjects
  • College Campus
  • Source
  • Chatham University Chronological Photograph Files
  • Contributor
  • Chatham University
  • Collection
  • Chatham University Chronological Photograph Files
  • Rights Information
  • Copyright Not Evaluated. The copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
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