"The Bastile- Sixty Four Years Ago," by James M. Shearer

"The Bastile- Sixty Four Years Ago," by James M. Shearer
Number of Pages: 
8
Date: 
July 14, 1853

James M. Shearer prepared this oration, entitled “The Bastile-Sixty Four Years Ago," for the commencement ceremonies held July 14, 1853. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript included.

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Location: 
Orations-1853-S539b
Origin: 
Original Accession