The Commencement Programs are part of the Commencement Records, which encompasses materials that document commencement ceremonies at the university, from the first graduating class in 1908 to the 120th commencement in 2017. The collection primarily comprises commencement programs and commencement addresses, but includes many other documents related to the planning and execution of commencement events, such as invitations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and setup diagrams. The collection also includes documentation of honorary degrees presented at commencement, with many notable names: among them, diplomat Carlos Peña Rómulo, astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” conductor Lorin Maazel, writer Isaac Bashevis Singer, and architect I. M. Pei.
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Only the Commencement Programs have been digitized.
Accessing the Collection
The entirety of the Commencement Records (1908-20017) are available in the Carnegie Mellon University Archives. Contact the archives to schedule an appointment.
Dates
1908 - 2004
Rights
Copyright is held by Carnegie Mellon University. Material in this collection does not require permission for non-commercial use.
Finding Aid
A guide to the physical collection is available online. This guide includes information about materials not included in the digital collection.
