A. Pierce Bounds Image Archive

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The A. Pierce Bounds Image Archive contains images representing the full life and history of Dickinson College and its personalities.  Its creation and launch was funded in part by a gift in honor of A. Pierce Bounds, class of 1971, who served as the college photographer for nearly thirty years before retiring in 2010.

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Cadet Band, 1881 Physical education class for women, 1888 Banjo club, c.1890 Belles Lettres Society debate team, 1902 Dickinson Club of Harrisburg banquet, 1922 Class of 1903 reunion, 1923 Women's Basketball team, 1932 Class of 1906 Gateway, 1937 History class, 1952 Tome Scientific Building, c.1955 Geology class, 1958 View of John Dickinson Campus, 1959 Bosler Hall, 1959 Conway Hall, 1966 Combined Collegium and Choir concert, 1973 Spahr Library, c.1975 Student studying in dorm room, c.1980 Aerial view of campus, 1980 Protest against Edwin Meese, 1985 Anti-Apartheid rally, 1986 Class meeting outside, 1990 Orchestra and Choir concert, 1993 Weiss Center, 1994 Old West and East College, 1996

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Commencement, 1962

Commencement, 1962

View during Commencement exercises on June 3, 1962.

Commencement, 1965

Commencement, 1965

View of Commencement exercises in front of Old West in 1965.

Commencement, 1966

Commencement, 1966

President Howard L. Rubendall '31 (left) talks with Honorary degree recipient Rolland L. Adams '27 and Professor Richard H. Wanner (left) during Commencement on June 5, 1966.

Commencement, 1967

Commencement, 1967

Students walk down the steps of Old West at Commencement on June 4, 1967. 

This occasion marks the first time that students walk down the steps of Old West during Commencement.

Commencement, 1967

Commencement, 1967

Students walk down the steps of Old West at Commencement on June 4, 1967. 

This occasion marks the first time that students walk down the steps of Old West during Commencement.

Commencement, 1967

Commencement, 1967

Students walk down the steps of Old West at Commencement on June 4, 1967. 

This occasion marks the first time that students walk down the steps of Old West during Commencement.

Commencement, 1969

Commencement, 1969

A group photo at Commencement on May 25, 1969 of Honorary degree recipient Betsy Talbot Blackwell, President Howard Lane Rubendall ('31), and Yale University President Kingman Brewster (far right).

Commencement, 1970

Commencement, 1970

President Howard Lane Rubendall (left) talks with Thomas Hecker (center), and Professor Paul Kaylor at Commencement on May 24, 1970

Commencement, 1971

Commencement, 1971

A group of students sit during Commencement exercises on May 23, 1971.

Commencement, 1971

Commencement, 1971

A student walks out of Old West and receives their diploma during Commencement on May 23, 1971.

President Howard Rubendall is standing with other faculty on left and is closest to the audience.

Commencement, 1976

Commencement, 1976

President Samuel Banks stands at the podium at Commencement on May 16, 1976.

Commencement, 1978

Commencement, 1978

President Samuel Banks (right) stands with trustee Samuel Witwer (Class of 1930) and honorary degree recipient Walter J. Podbielniak in Memorial Hall inside Old West at Commencement on May 21, 1978.

Commencement Set-Up, 1979

Commencement Set-Up, 1979

Three men carry out the diplomas before Commencement on May 20, 1979.

Commencement, 1979

Commencement, 1979

Hanna Gray, who receives a honorary Doctor of Laws, stands with trustee Samuel Witwer (Class of 1930) and President Samuel Banks at Commencement on May 20, 1979.

Commencement, 1979

Commencement, 1979

President of the Board of Trustees Samuel Weiler Witwer (Class of 1930) and President Samuel Banks (right) present former President Howard Rubendall with a special award at Commencement on May 20, 1979.

Commencement, 1979

Commencement, 1979

Trustee Samuel Weiler Witwer, a member of the Class of 1930, at Commencement on May 20, 1979 with librarian Yates Forbis (center) and former President Howard Rubendall (left).

Commencement, c.1980

Commencement, c.1980

View of the John Dickinson Campus during Commencement around 1980.

Commencement, 1980

Commencement, 1980

A man takes a picture of a dog wearing a small cap at Commencement on May 18, 1980.

Commencement, 1981

Commencement, 1981

An aerial view of Commencement exercises on May 17, 1981.

Commencement, 1981

Commencement, 1981

Dickinson staff help John Brennan, a Chemistry major, put on his hood correctly before he walks down the steps of Old West during Commencement on May 17, 1981.

Commencement, 1981

Commencement, 1981

A member of the audience takes a picture during Commencement on May 17, 1981.

Commencement, 1982

Commencement, 1982

View of Commencement exercises inside the Kline Center as students receive their diplomas on May 23, 1982. President Samuel Banks and Professor George Allan are standing on the platform.

Commencement, 1983

Commencement, 1983

Professor Truman Bullard, Professor William Masland, and President Banks sit during Commencement on May 22, 1983.

Commencement, 1987

Commencement, 1987

A student receives their diploma from Acting President George Allan at Commencement on May 17, 1987.

Commencement, 1988

Commencement, 1988

View from Old West during Commencement exercises on May 18, 1988.

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