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"The Spirit of Britain" Section 10, by Montagu F. Modder
"The Spirit of Britain" Section 10, by Montagu F. Modder
circa 1950

In this unfinished draft, Montagu Frank Modder traces the history of Great Britain from the fifteenth century up through the mid-nineteenth century. Elaborate illustrations, often in full color, accompany the text on every page. This section is...

Location: MC 2002.1

Subject: Literary Pursuits, Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Engravings and Illustrations

Time Period: 1940-1959

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"The Spirit of Britain" Section 11, by Montagu F. Modder
"The Spirit of Britain" Section 11, by Montagu F. Modder
circa 1950

In this unfinished draft, Montagu Frank Modder traces the history of Great Britain from the fifteenth century up through the mid-nineteenth century. Elaborate illustrations, often in full color, accompany the text on every page. This section is...

Location: MC 2002.1

Subject: Literary Pursuits, Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Engravings and Illustrations

Time Period: 1940-1959

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"The Spirit of Britain" Section 12, by Montagu F. Modder
"The Spirit of Britain" Section 12, by Montagu F. Modder
circa 1950

In this unfinished draft, Montagu Frank Modder traces the history of Great Britain from the fifteenth century up through the mid-nineteenth century. Elaborate illustrations, often in full color, accompany the text on every page. This section is...

Location: MC 2002.1

Subject: Literary Pursuits, Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Engravings and Illustrations

Time Period: 1940-1959

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"The Spirit of Britain" Section 13, by Montagu F. Modder
"The Spirit of Britain" Section 13, by Montagu F. Modder
circa 1950

In this unfinished draft, Montagu Frank Modder traces the history of Great Britain from the fifteenth century up through the mid-nineteenth century. Elaborate illustrations, often in full color, accompany the text on every page. This section is...

Location: MC 2002.1

Subject: Literary Pursuits, Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Engravings and Illustrations

Time Period: 1940-1959

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"Bulwark of Liberty: Early Years at Dickinson" (Spahr Lectures Vol. 1)
"Bulwark of Liberty: Early Years at Dickinson" (Spahr Lectures Vol. 1)
1950

Publisher: New York: Fleming H. Revell Company

Volume 1 of the Boyd Lee Spahr Lectures in Americana series includes essays from scholars that focus on various aspects of Dickinson College's history.

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Location: SC 378.748 D553b

Subject: Dickinson College History, Education, Politics and Government

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1940-1959

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1950 Commencement Program
1950 Commencement Program
June 4, 1950

This copy of the printed program for the commencement exercises held on June 4, 1950 shows the order of exercises, lists the members of the graduating class from the college, and also lists graduates from the Dickinson School of Law.

Location: Dickinsoniana Programs

Subject: Dickinson College Events

Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Time Period: 1940-1959

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"Corridor of Genius" by Allen Tanner
"Corridor of Genius" by Allen Tanner
September 1950

In this essay, Allen Tanner describes living in New York City and meeting famous musicians of the early 20th century including Paul Kochanski, Arthur Rubenstein, Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev, Nina Pavlovna, Alfredo Casella, Marguerite d'Alvarez,...

Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F38

Subject: Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Essays and Dissertations

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon "Corridor of Genius" by Allen Tanner

Letter from Zatae Longsdorff Straw to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Selby
Letter from Zatae Longsdorff Straw to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Selby
April 20, 1951

Zatae Longsdorff Straw (Class of 1887) writes to Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Selby, accepting an invitation and explaining her (and her family's) connections to Dickinson College. Howard Selby was a member of Dickinson's class of 1913 and his wife,...

Location: I-Original-1951-1

Subject: Dickinson College Alumni Affairs, Genealogy and Family History, Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon Letter from Zatae Longsdorff Straw to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Selby

Apparatus of Joseph Priestley
Apparatus of Joseph Priestley
1952

This pamphlet describes the collection of Joseph Priestley's equipment held at Dickinson College. This pamphlet was produced to coincide with the establishment of the Joseph Priestley Award in 1952.

Location: Priestley Collection

Subject: Science and Technology

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1940-1959

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"John Dickinson and the Federal Constitution," by J.M. Tunnell, Jr.

"John Dickinson and the Federal Constitution," by J.M. Tunnell, Jr.
September 17, 1952

James M. Tunnell, Jr., an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware, delivers an address entitled "John Dickinson and the Federal Constitution" to several "patriotic groups" such as the Colonial Dames and Sons of the American Revolution...

Location: I-TunnellJ-undated-1

Subject: Legal Affairs, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1940-1959

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Bachelor of Arts Diploma - James Pritchard
Bachelor of Arts Diploma - James Pritchard
June 7, 1953

James Lewis Pritchard receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 7, 1953.

Location: Diploma Collection

Subject: Education

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon Bachelor of Arts Diploma - James Pritchard

Dickinson College Bulletin, Annual Session, 1954-55
Dickinson College Bulletin, Annual Session, 1954-55
April 1954

The Dickinson College catalog for the 1954-1955 academic year. Through the years, the annual catalog was variously titled "The Bulletin," "Catalogue and Register," "Course Catalog," and similar variants. The catalog typically includes the list of...

Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals

Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1940-1959

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Address at the Ceremonies Honoring the Chief Justice Taney by Earl Warren
Address at the Ceremonies Honoring the Chief Justice Taney by Earl Warren
October 24, 1954

United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren delivers a speech at the ceremonies held in Frederick, Maryland that honored former Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney (Class of 1795). Warren, who offers a brief overview Taney's legal and...

Location: I-WarrenE-1955-1

Subject: Legal Affairs, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon Address at the Ceremonies Honoring the Chief Justice Taney by Earl Warren

"John and Mary's College" (Spahr Lectures Vol. 2)
"John and Mary's College" (Spahr Lectures Vol. 2)
1956

Publisher: New York: Fleming H. Revell Company

Volume 2 of the Boyd Lee Spahr Lectures in Americana series includes essays from scholars that focus on various aspects of Dickinson College's history.

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Location: SC 378.748 D553b

Subject: Dickinson College History, Dickinson College Student Life, Education, Politics and Government, Religion and Spirituality, Science and Technology, Social Reform and Advocacy

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1940-1959

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Letter from Allen Tanner to Kirk Askew
Letter from Allen Tanner to Kirk Askew
circa 1957

In this letter Allen Tanner writes to Kirk Askew, owner of Durlacher Bros. art gallery, after Tchelitchew's death. Tanner recalls Tchelitchew's life and work, and expresses sadness over his passing.

Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F7

Subject: Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon Letter from Allen Tanner to Kirk Askew

Dickinson College Bulletin, Annual Catalogue Issue, 1957-58
Dickinson College Bulletin, Annual Catalogue Issue, 1957-58
April 1957

The Dickinson College catalog for the 1957-1958 academic year. Through the years, the annual catalog was variously titled "The Bulletin," "Catalogue and Register," "Course Catalog," and similar variants. The catalog typically includes the list of...

Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals

Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1940-1959

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Letter from Allen Tanner to Morris Fish
Letter from Allen Tanner to Morris Fish
September 29, 1957

Allen Tanner writes to Morris Fish regarding obtaining his Pavel Tchelitchew paintings from Europe.

Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F30

Subject: Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon Letter from Allen Tanner to Morris Fish

The Daily Senator (Spring 1958)
The Daily Senator (Spring 1958)
Spring 1958

The Daily Senator newsletter covers Student Senate news, sports, social events and club meetings, and announces upcoming events to the student body.

Location: RG 8/1 - 7.1.1

Subject: Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Time Period: 1940-1959

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The Daily Senator (Fall 1958)
The Daily Senator (Fall 1958)
Fall 1958

The Daily Senator newsletter covers Student Senate news, sports, social events and club meetings, and announces upcoming events to the student body.

Location: RG 8/1 - 7.1.2

Subject: Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Time Period: 1940-1959

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The Daily Senator (Spring 1959)
The Daily Senator (Spring 1959)
Spring 1959

The Daily Senator newsletter covers Student Senate news, sports, social events and club meetings, and announces upcoming events to the student body.

Location: RG 8/1 - 7.1.3

Subject: Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Time Period: 1940-1959

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Dickinson College Bulletin, Annual Catalogue Issue, 1959-60
Dickinson College Bulletin, Annual Catalogue Issue, 1959-60
April 1959

The Dickinson College catalog for the 1959-1960 academic year. Through the years, the annual catalog was variously titled "The Bulletin," "Catalogue and Register," "Course Catalog," and similar variants. The catalog typically includes the list of...

Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals

Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1940-1959

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Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals

Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1960-1979

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The Daily Senator (Fall 1959)
The Daily Senator (Fall 1959)
Fall 1959

The Daily Senator newsletter covers Student Senate news, sports, social events and club meetings, and announces upcoming events to the student body.

Location: RG 8/1 - 7.1.4

Subject: Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Time Period: 1940-1959

View Item: PDF icon The Daily Senator (Fall 1959)

Notes on Friendship with Gertrude Stein by Allen Tanner
Notes on Friendship with Gertrude Stein by Allen Tanner
Undated

Allen Tanner reminisces about his friendships with Gertude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, and Pavel Tchelitchew. Transcript included.

The Daily Senator (Spring 1960)
The Daily Senator (Spring 1960)
Spring 1960

The Daily Senator newsletter covers Student Senate news, sports, social events and club meetings, and announces upcoming events to the student body.

Location: RG 8/1 - 7.1.5

Subject: Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Time Period: 1960-1979

View Item: PDF icon The Daily Senator (Spring 1960)

Pi Gamma Mu Certificate - Charles Kellogg
Pi Gamma Mu Certificate - Charles Kellogg
March 15, 1960

History Professor Charles Flint Kellogg receives this certificate after joining the Pennsylvania Upsilon chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, the National Social Science Honor Society, on March 15, 1960.

Location: Diploma Collection

Subject: Education

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1960-1979

View Item: PDF icon Pi Gamma Mu Certificate - Charles Kellogg

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