Commencement programs, June 4, 1946-June 11, 1959, 1946 June 4-1959 June 11

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Identifier: SC.FITA.5.2.6.1.1

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This folder contains six commencement programs (and one photocopied duplicate), from June 4, 1946, June 19, 1952, June 14, 1956, June 13, 1957, June 12, 1958, and June 11, 1959.

All of the above programs as well as the program from 1953 are available as electronic files.

The 1946 program is from FIT's first graduating class and included a 66-piece fashion show with descriptions, designers, and prizes. Illustrated silk addendum attached to 1946 program summarizing the events of the "Annual Dinner Fashion Show." Morris W. Haft presented New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey.

John R. Dunning, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Columbia University, gave the commencement address for June 19, 1952.

Dr. Lawrence L. Jarvie, Executive Dean, State University of New York, gave the commencement address for June 14, 1956.

David Zelinka, Chairman, Educational Foundation for the Apparel Industry, gave the commencement address for June 13, 1957, for June 12, 1958 and for June 11, 1959.

Dates

Creation: 1946 June 4-1959 June 11

Creator

From the sub-sub-series: Communications and External Relations (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the sub-sub-series:

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.