Susquehanna University - 1858 to 1894

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  • Date = 1890-06-05

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This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1857 through 1894.
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1890 Commencement Invitation
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
Eleven students received their diplomas at the 1890 Commencement.
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1890 Commencement Program
Programs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
As in previous years, commencement was a week long event, with a parade, poetry recitals, speeches, and religious services. At the June 1890 commencement, eleven students received their diplomas.
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1890 Graduate List
Graduation ceremonies, Invitations, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University
The list of graduates from the 1890 class.
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Graduation Exercises
Programs, Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Institute, Susquehanna University, Graduation ceremonies
One of the topics for the speech given at the June 1890 commencement was on "Execution by Electricity". Not only was the topic controversial; it was also a sign of the changing times since electricity was new to the general public.
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