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Record Group: 0 C Record Sub-Group: 11 Records Title: UMC; University General; Honorary Degrees; Administrative Records Dates: 1892-1980 Volume: 2 and 1/3 cubic feet, 2.92 linear feet Scope and Content Note This Record Sub-Group contains information relating to the awarding of Honorary Degrees by the University of Missouri. Included in this Sub-Group are Honorary Degree candidate recommendations, candidate biographical information, candidate photographs, lists of publications, related newspaper clippings, and general correspondence with candidates. Note to Researcher: For a complete listing of Honorary Degrees awarded by the University of Missouri, see Honorary Degrees. Series Descriptions: Series 1 - C:0/43/1 This Record Series includes candidate recommendations, biographical information, photographs, publications, general correspondence, and materials regarding individuals who received degrees as well as those who were considered but either not chosen or were not able to receive honorary degrees.(1930-1973) (2 and 1/3 c.f.: 2/3 c.f., B3A, B4, 1, Back; 1 and 2/3 c.f., B3A, B4, 1, Front) Former Series #2 - C:0/43/2 (A78-49) University General; Honorary Degrees; Administrative Records. This Series has been expanded into a full inventory. Please follow this link to reach the inventory. The former Series includes award citations, newspaper articles, photographs, telegrams, addresses, speeches, news releases, and correspondence, some handwritten by MU Presidents and honorary degree candidates, (ca. 1917-1980). Search our Holdings

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Originally Prepared by Carl Lingle, et al: July 1998
Revised: 30 August 2005
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