"The Open Door Policy in China," by George V. Metzel

"The Open Door Policy in China," by George V. Metzel
Date
June 6, 1900

George V. Metzel prepared this oration, entitled “The Open Door Policy in China," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time.

Location
Orations-1900-M596o
Time Period

"The Value of International Expositions in the Culture of Art," by Jessie W. Hargis

"The Value of International Expositions in the Culture of Art," by Jessie W. Hargis
Date
June 6, 1900

Jessie Woodward Hargis prepared this oration, entitled “The Value of International Expositions in the Culture of Art," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900.

Location
Orations-1900-H279v
Time Period

"Evolution vs Special Creation," by Caleb E. Burchenal

"Evolution vs Special Creation," by Caleb E. Burchenal
Date
June 6, 1900

Caleb E. Burchenal prepared this oration, entitled “Evolution vs Special Creation," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time.

Location
Orations-1900-B947e
Time Period

"The Free Coinage of Silver," by James M. Brennan

"The Free Coinage of Silver," by James M. Brennan
Date
June 6, 1900

James M. Brennan prepared this oration, entitled “The Free Coinage of Silver," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time.

Location
Orations-1900-B838f
Time Period

"Some Views of College Life," by Judson T. Strickler

"Some Views of College Life," by Judson T. Strickler
Date
June 10, 1896

Judson T. Strickler prepared this oration, entitled “Some Views of College Life," for the commencement ceremonies held June 10, 1896. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time.

Location
Orations-1896-S917s
Time Period

"The Bering Sea Controversy," by Thomas H. Evans

"The Bering Sea Controversy," by Thomas H. Evans
Date
June 14, 1893

Thomas H. Evans prepared this oration, entitled “The Bering Sea Controversy," for the commencement ceremonies held June 14, 1893. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time.

Location
Orations-1893-E92b
Time Period