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]> eua084honorarydegree Inventory of the EUA084 Honorary Degree Collection, 1934 - ongoing EUA084 Processed by: Rachel Stas; machine-readable finding aid created by: Katie Nash Belk Library Archives and Special CollectionsElon University

Elon, NC, USA

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: April, 2012 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS Inventory of the EUA084 Honorary Degree Collection, 1934 - ongoing EUA084 Elon University &Elon-address;

Descriptive Summary Elon University. Belk Library Archives and Special Collections Elon University EUA084 Honorary Degree Collection, 1934 - ongoing EUA084 Material in English 0.5 1 The collection is located in Belk Library Archives Satellite Shelving at Elon University. Please contact the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian for further details about the location. This collection contains materials related to the honorary degrees awarded by Elon University dating from 1891- present. This collection includes materials such as correspondences, press releases, awards, and member lists, among other printed materials. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material. Specification to type of material is given where necessary. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

The nature of the Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research of otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], EUA084 Honorary Degree Collection, Belk Library Archives and Special Collections, Elon University, Elon, NC, USA.

Gift or Purchase Note

Unknown. Materials collected and assembled over many years to form collection.

Accession Information

Not applicable

Processing Information

Processed by Rachel Stas, April, 2012

Encoded by Katie Nash, April, 2012

Historical Note

Elon University has awarded numerous individuals honorary degrees. Charles J. Jones received a Doctor of Divinity honorary degree in 1891. He was the first person to receive an honorary degree from Elon College. The most recent individual to be awarded an honorary degree was Allen F. Gant, Jr. who received a Doctor of Humane Letters in 2010. Honorary degree candidates are recommended by the honorary degree advisory committee. The committee includes: the Provost, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and four faculty members. Recipients of honorary degrees are chosen to receive their degree based on their tremendous leadership, involvement, commitment, and success in their chosen profession throughout their lives.

Some influential figures who have received honorary degrees from Elon include Lyndon Baines Johnson, former Vice-President of the United States, and former United States President Harry S. Truman. However, Harry Truman did not receive his award in person at Elon College because of World War II. Rather, Congressman Carl Dunham of North Carolina's 6th District represented President Truman in receiving the award on Truman's behalf.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material. Specification to type of material is given where necessary.

Online Catalog Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.

Elon College -- Honorary degrees. Elon University -- Honorary degrees. Degrees, Academic -- North Carolina. Elon University -- Archival resources. Related Material

Please consult with the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian for additional information about related materials to this collection.

Detailed Description of the Collection Box 1. 36 Folders. Undated. Essay. Undated. Magazine Article. Undated. Member List. Undated. Newspaper Clipping. Undated. Suggestions and Recommendations. 1891-1934. Member List. 1891-1979. Member List. 1940. Biographical Essay (Isabel Seabury). 1942. Biographical Essay (John Hyland Scotford, Margaret Slattery). 1945. Newspaper Clipping. 1955. Suggestions and Recommendations. 1957. Biographical Essay. 1957. Member List. 1958. Correspondence. 1958. Newspaper Clipping. 1960. Correspondence. 1962. Award. 1962. Press Release. 1970. Newspaper Clipping. 1971. Suggestions and Recommendations. 1972. Press Release. 1973. Magazine Article. 1974. Award. 1982. Suggestions and Recommendations. 1983. General Information. 1985. Biographical Essay (Kyong Soon Han). 1986. Correspondence. 1986. Member List. 1990. Correspondence. 2005. Press Release. 2006. Correspondence. 2006. Press Release. 2007. Newspaper Clipping. 2008. Correspondence. 2008. Press Release. 2009. Press Release.