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1938 Founders' Day Celebration

Date of Event
Sat., Apr. 30, 1938

The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional, a presentation of portraits depicting famous Dickinsonians, and an address from John W. Kephart, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Event Type
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1936 Founders' Day Celebration

Date of Event
Sat., Apr. 25, 1936

The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional, grave-decoration ceremonies, a tennis match versus Lehigh, and an evening address from Japanese pacifist Toyohiko Kagawa.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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Sesquicentennial Celebration Ball

Date of Event
Fri., Jun. 9, 1933

As part of its Sesquicentennial celebration, the College holds a ball in the New Gymnasium with music by Eddie Duchin.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Community Events
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Sesquicentennial Celebration Dinner

Date of Event
Sat., Oct. 21, 1933

As part of its Sesquicentennial celebration, the College holds a dinner that includes an address from President Robert C. Clothier of Rutgers University and a presentation of portraits depicting famous Dickinsonians.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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Sesquicentennial Football game

Date of Event
Sat., Oct. 21, 1933

Dickinson plays football against Allegheny College (and wins 14-0) as part of its Sesquicentennial.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Athletic Events
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Sesquicentennial Homecoming

Date of Event
Fri., Oct. 20, 1933

Homecoming events, including a chapel service, are held for alumni as part of the College's Sesquicentennial.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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149th Anniversary Celebration

Date of Event
Thu., May 12, 1932

The College celebrated its 149th Anniversary with music, a grave-decorating ceremonies for Presidents Nisbet, Davidson, Johnson, Reed, and Filler, an inter-fraternity track meet, and an evening garden party.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Death and Remembrance
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146th Anniversary Celebration

Date of Event
Thu., May 9, 1929

The College celebrates its 146th Anniversary with music, an interfraternity track meet, a grave-decorating ceremony for Presidents Nisbet, Davidson, and Johnson, and addresses from various faculty.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Death and Remembrance
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1927 Founders' Day Celebration

Date of Event
Thu., May 19, 1927

The College celebrates Founders' Day with an interfraternity track meet, a grave-decorating ceremony for its founders, and a contest between the literary societies.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Death and Remembrance
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142nd Anniversary: Founders' Day

Date of Event
Fri., May 8, 1925

The College celebrates its 142nd Anniversary with music, the presentation of Phi Beta Kappa keys, a contest between the literary societies, and an address from Franklin T. Baker (Class of 1885).

Event Type
Anniversaries
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142nd Anniversary: Junior Prize Contest

Date of Event
Thu., May 7, 1925

The Junior Oratorical Prize Contest is held as part of the College's 142nd Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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140th Anniversary Celebration

Date of Event
Wed., May 16, 1923

The College celebrated its 140th Anniversary, with an inter-fraternity track meet, a baseball game versus Delaware, a dramatic festival, a grave-decoration ceremony for Presidents Nisbet, Johnson, and Davidson, and an evening concert.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Death and Remembrance
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139th Anniversary Celebration

Date of Event
Tue., May 16, 1922

The College celebrates its 139th Anniversary with an interclass track meet, a grave-decorating ceremony for Presidents Nisbet and Johnson, and an evening song festival.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Death and Remembrance
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137th Anniversary Celebration

Date of Event
Sat., May 7, 1921

The College celebrates its 137th Anniversary with track and tennis matches versus Gettysburg, a baseball game versus Albright, and a "living pictures" program in the evening.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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Class of 1858 Reunion

Date of Event
Wed., Jun. 24, 1868

A 10-year reunion is held for the Class of 1858 as part of the College's 85th Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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85th Anniversary Class Day Exercises

Date of Event
Tue., Jun. 23, 1868

Class Day Exercises are held as part of the College's 85th Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Anniversaries
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85th Anniversary Junior Prize Contest

Date of Event
Mon., Jun. 22, 1868

The Junior Oratorial Prize Contest is held as part of the College's 85th Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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85th Anniversary Baccalaureate Address

Date of Event
Sun., Jun. 21, 1868

Prof. S.L. Bowman gives the Baccalaureate Address for the College's 85th Anniversary.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Anniversaries
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Class of 1864 Reunion

Date of Event
Wed., Jun. 26, 1867

A 3-year reunion is held for the Class of 1864 as part of the College's 84th Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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84th Anniversary Class Day Exercises

Date of Event
Tue., Jun. 25, 1867

Class Day Exercises were held as part of the College's 84th Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Anniversaries
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84th Anniversary Junior Prize Contest

Date of Event
Mon., Jun. 24, 1867

The Junior Oratorial Prize Contest is held as part of the College's 84th Anniversary celebration.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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84th Anniversary Baccalaureate Address

Date of Event
Sun., Jun. 23, 1867

Prof. Charles F. Himes gives the Baccalaureate Address for the College's 84th Anniversary.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Anniversaries
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Sesqui Centennial

Date of Event
Sun., Oct. 22, 1933

A church service was held in honor of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Dickinson College.

Event Type
Anniversaries
Religious Activities
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Convocation at the 150th Anniversary of Dickinson College

Date of Event
Sat., Oct. 21, 1933

Dickinson celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a Convocation ceremony. Among those receiving honorary degrees was author Stephen Vincent Benet and singer John Charles Thomas. 

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Anniversaries
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Sesquicentennial Conference of Liberal Arts Colleges

Date of Event
Fri., Oct. 20, 1933

Dickinson hosts the Liberal Arts College Movement and the Association of College Presidents of Pennsylvania for a conference in Allison Methodist Church.

Event Type
Anniversaries
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