All Items 229 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 229 Contributor 20 Amherst College 229 J.S. & C. Adams (Firm) 21 Amherst College. Class of 1973 7 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 7 Amherst College. Class of 1968 6 Press of J.E. Williams 5 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 4 Amherst College. Class of 1966 3 Amherst College. Class of 1972 3 Amherst College. Class of 1974 3 Cryan, James U., Jr. 3 H.A. Marsh (Firm) 3 Amherst College. Class of 1836 2 Amherst College. Class of 1838 2 Amherst College. Class of 1839 2 Amherst College. Class of 1840 2 Amherst College. Class of 1841 2 Amherst College. Class of 1884 2 Amherst College. Class of 1943 2 Amherst College. Class of 1944 2 show more 15 show fewer Location 2 Amherst 229 Massachusetts 229 Topic 13 Commencement ceremonies 229 Photographs 24 Students 24 Faculty 20 Presidents 20 Pictorial works 6 History 4 Portraits 2 Protest movements 2 Student protestors 2 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 2 Alumni and alumnae 1 Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek 1 show more 8 show fewer Part Of 4 Amherst College Commencement Collection 195 Amherst College Photographer Records 24 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 9 Amherst College Early History Collection 1 Genre 9 Programs 203 Photographs 24 Drafts (documents) 3 Copies (derivative objects) 2 Fragments 1 Group portraits 1 Lists (document genres) 1 Notes 1 Orations (speeches) 1 show more 4 show fewer Subject 20 Commencement ceremonies – Massachusetts – Amherst 229 Amherst College 196 Amherst College – Photographs 24 Amherst College – Students 24 Amherst College – Faculty 20 Amherst College – Presidents 20 Amherst College. Class of 1973 7 Amherst College. Class of 1968 6 Amherst College – History 4 Amherst College. Class of 1966 3 Amherst College. Class of 1972 3 Amherst College. Class of 1974 3 Amherst College. Class of 1836 2 Amherst College. Class of 1838 2 Amherst College. Class of 1839 2 Amherst College. Class of 1840 2 Amherst College. Class of 1841 2 Amherst College. Class of 1884 2 Amherst College. Class of 1943 2 Amherst College. Class of 1944 2 show more 15 show fewer Photographs of the 149th Commencement Weekend, 1970 June 4-6 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of events related to the 149th Commencement, held from June 4-6, 1970: President and Mrs. Plimpton’s Reception for Seniors and their family members held at the President’s House; the Senior Class Exercises, which took place in front of the Robert Frost Library with speaker William M. Kuntsler; and discussion groups of parents and seniors focused on the Student Strike of 1970, which took place in Chapin Hall and in Porter Lounge of Converse Hall; and a luncheon in Valentine Hall. Photographs of the Commencement ceremony held in Coolidge Cage of the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex show students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia. The honorary degree recipients are shown posing with Calvin Hastings Plimpton. Also included are portraits of recipients that were taken in May 1970. Honorary degree awardees were Stephen C. Kleene, Ian L. McHarg, Paul A. Raushenbush, I.F. Stone, Senator Thomas F. Eagleton, Stephen Grant, Luis A. Ferre, Franklin K. Patterson, and John C. Esty. Some photographs were taken by Robert L. Cornigans and others are presumed to have been taken by the Jim Gerhard. Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 149th Commencement Weekend, 1970 June 4-6 Photographs of the 148th Commencement Weekend, 1969 June 5-6 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of the 148th Commencement Weekend held June 5-6, 1969, including Senior Exercises, Senior Service, Senior Meeting, Commencement ceremony and honorary degree presentations. Individuals photographed may include Dr. Robert Coles, Calvin Hastings Plimpton, Dr. Kenneth Clark, Larry Dilg, Jeffrey Abramson, Bishop Corrigan, Bruce Morgan, and Marshall Baird. The Senior Exercises are photographed on the steps of Robert Frost Library. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, the ceremony marshals, and members of the audience. The Commencement Ceremony takes place in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex Quadrangle. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 148th Commencement Weekend, 1969 June 5-6 Amherst College Commencement program, 2010 May 23 Amherst College The program for the 189th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2010 May 23 Amherst College Commencement program, 2008 May 25 Amherst College The program for the 187th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2008 May 25 Amherst College Commencement program, 2016 May 22 Amherst College The program for the 195th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2016 May 22 Amherst College Commencement program, 2007 May 27 Amherst College The program for the 186th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2007 May 27 Amherst College Commencement program, 2003 May 25 Amherst College The program for the 182nd Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2003 May 25 Amherst College Commencement program, 2013 May 26 Amherst College The program for the 192nd Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2013 May 26 Amherst College Commencement program, 2006 May 28 Amherst College The program for the 185th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2006 May 28 Amherst College Commencement program, 2001 May 27 Amherst College The program for the 180th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2001 May 27 Amherst College Commencement program, 2015 May 24 Amherst College The program for the 194th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2015 May 24 Amherst College Commencement program, 2011 May 22 Amherst College The program for the 190th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2011 May 22 Amherst College Commencement program, 2004 May 23 Amherst College The program for the 183rd Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2004 May 23 Amherst College Commencement program, 2014 May 25 Amherst College The program for the 193rd Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2014 May 25 Amherst College Commencement program, 2005 May 22 Amherst College The program for the 184th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2005 May 22 Amherst College Commencement program, 2002 May 26 Amherst College The program for the 181st Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2002 May 26 Amherst College Commencement program, 2012 May 20 Amherst College The program for the 191st Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2012 May 20 Amherst College Commencement program, 2009 May 24 Amherst College The program for the 188th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2009 May 24 Amherst College Commencement program, 2000 May 21 Amherst College The program for the 179th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 2000 May 21 Amherst College Commencement program, 1985 May 26 Amherst College The program for the 164th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 1985 May 26
