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1979 hand-carved cane and framed photograph of 1976 commencement where canes were first given to graduates

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: yhm-arc-2013-005

Content Description

Hand-carved cane from 1979; large framed photograph of 1976 Commencement, showing hands holding canes and diplomas; letter from Lawrence Gulick '52 (Dean of the College) explaining how he came up with the idea of bestowing canes on each graduating senior.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

given by Lawry Gulick '52, Dean of the College

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1976 - 1979