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Howard University The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.083 Author/Creator: Howard University Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 12 May 1973 Pagination: 18 p. ; 29.8 x 22.9 cm. Order a Copy

One booklet entitled, "The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees," printed by Howard University dated May 12, 1973. Includes the day's program consisting of the procession, invocation, honorary degree recipients (Gwendolyn Brooks, Alex Haley and Jewel Lafontant) and the name of candiates by colleges.

Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000
Haley, Alex, 1921-1992
Lafontant, Jewel, 1922-1997

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