Graduation Ceremonies
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = NAHSTE
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
A photograph of medical students graduation, and a photograph of the International Physiological Congress at Edinburgh, 1920s
Item
Identifier: Coll-1848/19-0157
Scope and Contents
One framed photograph of the International Physiological Congress held in Edinburgh in 1923, showing the c. 300 delegates in the Quadrangle of the Old Medical School of the University. Names are given around the photo.
The second photograph has no caption whatsoever, but probably is a graduation photograph. The group includes E. Scharpey-Schafer, Professor of Physiology at the University of Edinburgh from 1899 to 1933. It was taken by E. R. Yerbury and Son.
The second photograph has no caption whatsoever, but probably is a graduation photograph. The group includes E. Scharpey-Schafer, Professor of Physiology at the University of Edinburgh from 1899 to 1933. It was taken by E. R. Yerbury and Son.
Dates:
1920s
Graduation and Ordination Certificates of William Kerr Smith
Fonds — Box CLX-A-375
Identifier: Coll-1890
Scope and Contents
Graduation certificate, on vellum, of William Kerr Smith, who graduated from Edinburgh University in 1771 with a Master's in Liberal Arts. A red wax seal in a metal case is appended to the certificate. It represents a castle surrounded with the words 'S.[IGILLUM] COMMUNITATIS. BURGI. DE EDENBURGH. AD. CAUSAS.', and was appended by the City of Edinburgh to confirm the authenticity of the diploma.This collection also includes William Smith's ordination certificate, as he became the Episcopal...
Dates:
1771-1772
Group photograph of students, some in graduation gowns, 1914
Item
Identifier: EUA GD55/1/4/6/1/6
Scope and Contents
Original photograph mounted on display card with caption, together with two enlarged prints.
Dates:
1914
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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EUA GD55, Records of the Dunfermline College of Physical Education Old Students' Association
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Records generated by the Old Students' Association
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Records relating to Dunfermline College of Physical Education (DCPE)
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Photographs
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Early photographs
Items relating to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the B.Ed graduation ceremony, 1975
File
Identifier: EUA GD55/1/4/4/6
Scope and Contents
Comprises a copy of The Scottish Education Journal Vol. 58, No.26 (22 August 1975) with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh being greeted by Mollie Abbott and Alexander Fraser on the front cover and two photographs from the ceremony.
Dates:
1975
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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EUA GD55, Records of the Dunfermline College of Physical Education Old Students' Association
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Records generated by the Old Students' Association
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Records relating to Dunfermline College of Physical Education (DCPE)
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Events and external relations
Laureation Degrees (First Laureation Album), 1587-1809
Item — Box EUA IN1/ADS/STA/1/1
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/STA/1/1
Scope and Contents
This album begins with the text of the 'sponsio' or confession of Faith (sometimes referred to as the National Covenant) of 1580, to which the graduates subscribed, and which continued to be subscribed to by Professors and Students for many years. The entries for laureations (or graduations) begin in August 1587, when Robert Rollock, the first Principal 'did laureat the first classe which had passed under his charge in the Colledge of Edinburgh, after every one of them had subscrybed the...
Dates:
1587-1809
Letter to Sir Donald Francis Tovey from Julius Rontgen, 27 February 1930
Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L1607
Scope and Contents
Letter, 27 February 1930, Bilthoven, Julius Rontgen to Donald Tovey. Discussing Rontgen's plans to be present at Edinburgh Universities graduation ceremony. Holograph signed.
Dates:
27 February 1930
Material around the Edinburgh University student history of Alan Owen MA., Dip.Ed., B.Ed
Fonds — Box CLX-A-1182
Identifier: Coll-1439
Scope and Contents
The collection of material relating to life at University for Alan Owen and Anne Hyslop Gemmell is composed of:
Cowan House, Hall of Residence for Men - Owen admitted 1939 - documents relating to Cowan House residency
Inclusive Fee Regulation cards, General Council registration, and class cards for varied subjects between 1939-1948 - documents relating to both Owen and Anne Hyslop Gemmell
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Dates:
1939-1948
Papers of Dr. Asta Winifred Russell Moller
Fonds — Box CLX-A-327
Identifier: Coll-1832
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the personal papers of Dr. Asta Moller, B Litt and D Phil (University of Oxford), MA (University of Edinburgh), who made a substantial contribution to knowledge by her researches into the history of the coal industry. The collection contains:
Examination papers in Arts and Science - Danish 1 and 2, March 1916
Honours' class examination paper in Political Economy,...
Dates:
1916-1981
Papers of Sir William Kennedy Reid
Fonds — Box CLX-A-327
Identifier: Coll-1826
Scope and Contents
This collection consists mostly of William Kennedy Reid's student records when he was studying Classics at the University of Edinburgh: correspondence, certificates, graduation booklets and leaflets, matriculation cards, two photographs, and three medals in their cases.
Pass certificates and matriculation cards from the University of Edinburgh in Classics: Ancient History, Greek, Latin, Classical Archaeology,...
Dates:
1947-1994
Print of a photograph of Ian Wilmut in graduation gown, 1967-1971
Item — Box CLX-A-1524: Series Coll-1320/5; Series Coll-1320/6, Box: data_value_missing_69325c4f17f81ba5d426b12389143e4a, Box: data_value_missing_ef71d3d1dd91b5e79c1075e72e3a1980
Identifier: Coll-1320/6/1/1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains press clippings chiefly relating to scientific research or events involving Ian Wilmut, as well as some copies of magazines or newspapers in their entirety. Clippings consist of those removed from magazines and newspapers, black and white photocopies and printed online articles.
Please note that there are no clippings for the years 1974-1995.
Dates:
1967-1971