Word: diploma
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...Lefferts, of New York, has presented to the College Library the diploma given to Washington Irving as a doctor of laws, at the Commencement of 1832. It bears the signature of Josiah Quincy as President, and, as usual, contains a brief characterization which may be freely translated as follows: "Scholar and true gentleman; skilful portrayer of lands and customs, delighting his readers with the delicacy of his wit or stirring them with the splendor of his diction; who by his many and admirably finished works has won fame for himself and for his country." The diploma is framed, and hangs...
From Mr. Marshall C. Lefferts of New York the Library has received the diploma given to Washington Irving as doctor of laws at the Commencement of 1832, by Josiah Quiney as President. This diploma has been framed and hangs in the Reading Room...
...been awarded from St. Andrews, the candidate usually being compelled to receive his degree in person. It is noteworthy that Dr. Benjamin Franklin, from whom Miss Irwin is directly descended, received a similar degree from St. Andrews among the first honors that were bestowed upon him. The hood and diploma will be sent to this country by a special representative, who will attend the Franklin bi-centenary to be held in Philadelphia from April 17 to April 20 inclusive. The Lord-rector, or honorary head of the University, will also be present at the bi-centenary, and will himself...
...particular branch of study to which the student has devoted himself will be mentioned in his diploma and on the Commencement Program...
...subject or related subjects in which the degree cum and magna cum laude are conferred under sections three and four will be mentioned in the diploma and on the Commencement program...