1928 University of Richmond Commencement Program Leather Booklet Westhampton For Sale

1928 University of Richmond commencement program, leather soft-cover booklet with embossed university seal and gilded lettering. Covers Class Days, Alumni Days, and Commencement exercises held June 2–5, 1928. A great piece of Richmond Virginia history.

This 9-page sewn booklet measures 5 3/4\" x 4 1/4\" and features a suede leather cover embossed with the University of Richmond seal, \"1928,\" and gilt-highlighted \"RICHMOND\" banner across the top. The program lists:

• 53 graduating men of Richmond College, with hometowns
• 54 graduating women of Westhampton College, with hometowns
• 18 graduating men of the T.C. Williams School of Law, with hometowns
• Class officers for each of the three graduating groups
• Two interior photographs of school buildings

Historical Context

The University of Richmond in 1928 comprised Richmond College (men), Westhampton College (women), and the T.C. Williams School of Law as coordinate divisions. This program is a detailed snapshot of the graduating classes that year, useful for genealogical research, university history collections, and Virginia ephemera collectors.

Condition

Overall good. See photos. Note bend in cover page. Front cover suede is foxed. Cover sheet has moderate losses to outer edges and corners. Interior pages are very good.

Details

• Format: Sewn soft-cover booklet
• Cover material: Leather/suede with embossed seal and gilded banner
• Size: 5 3/4\" x 4 1/4\"
• Pages: 9
• Date: June 1928

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