A historical keepsake from Harvard’s 1887 Class Day and Commencement, this book doubles as a practical guide, catalogue, and souvenir.
It blends a full program and portraits of the era with detailed lists of graduates, campus groups, and notable locations around Cambridge.
Inside, you’ll find the ceremonial sequence for Class Day and Commencement, plus historical notes on the day’s traditions. The volume also serves as a reference, listing colleges, societies, and campus buildings, along with home addresses and social calendars of the graduating class. It captures student life, clubs, and the interwoven roles of faculty, alumni, and student societies in late 19th‑century Harvard.
What you’ll experience
- A complete record of ceremonies, schedules, and participants for Class Day and Commencement.
- An archive of society listings, student life details, and campus landmarks from the period.
- A window into 19th‑century Harvard culture, including the people, places, and traditions of the time.
- A reference section with names, addresses, and affiliations that illuminate the era’s collegiate network.
Ideal for readers of history, university lore, and collectors of archival yearbooks and guides.