GRADUATION - ALUMNI RECORD JUNE 1953 #67., 06/07/1953-06/08/1953

File — Box: 2, Folder: 11

Identifier: 60641

Dates

06/07/1953-06/08/1953

Collection-level Access Restrictions

All published documents housed in the University Archives are open for use. Unpublished documents are governed by the following use restrictions: unpublished material dating from 1971 and later may only be consulted with the permission of the office which created it; unpublished material dating from 1970 or before may be used with the permission of the Archivist or the creating office, unless otherwise restricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 77.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

13/05/02

Container Summary

Presented by the Alumni Association. The conclusion of the sermon from the Baccalaureate mass held in McDonough Gymnasium, Sunday, June 7, 1953, preached by Andrew J. Cooney, S.J. (C 1933) is followed by two specially recorded Glee Club and Band selections at the 4 minute, 28 second mark. The Glee Club sings the Alumni Song and the Band plays the Alma Mater. After the Alma Mater has finished, a description by an unidentified narrator of the commencement ceremony held on Monday, June 8, 1953, begins. A portion of the address by President Edward B. Bunn, S.J., starts at the 11 minutes, 57 second mark. He is followed by Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Brian A. McGrath, S.J., reading the Charter, the presentation of the Medal of Merit to Charles M. Williams, C 1934, and the reading of honorary degrees citations for Carlton Hayes, Francis C. Nash, and Frederick B. Sitterding, Jr. Assistant Secretary of Defense Francis Nash begins his address at the 23 minute, 56 second mark. Archbishop Patrick A. O'Boyle follows Mr. Nash and delivers his blessing. The recording ends with the Glee Club singing Forward Sons of Georgetown and the Band playing Hail Hoya Men. Note on tape says: "MASTER TAPE FOR ALUMNI GRADUATION RECORD JUNE 7-8, 1953"