COLLECTION NAME:
Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
Record
Identifier:
exwa_wmup_u-000359
Filename:
exwa_wmup_u-000359.tif
Title:
Ralph Willis honored at 1964 Commencement, Western Michigan University
Date:
1964-07-24
Description:
Ralph Willis, head of WMU Maintenance Department, receiving a special citation for 25 years of service to the University from President Miller during the Summer Session commencement on July 24, 1964. Ralph Willis served as the supervisor of custodians since 1947. He was responsible for the physical arrangements for Western's commencement programs for 17 years. In the background sit faculty in academic regalia. The photo appeared in the September 1964 WMU Newsletter.
Person:
Miller, James W., 1913-1993
Person:
Willis, Ralph Gordon, 1899-1969
Subject:
Commencement ceremonies--Michigan--Kalamazoo
Subject:
Western Michigan University--Faculty
Subject:
Western Michigan University--Presidents
Subject:
Western Michigan University--Employees
Subject:
Janitors
Subject:
academic robes
Subject:
Men--Clothing & dress--1960-1970
Location:
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Time Period:
1960 - 1969
Source:
4.4 x 6.5 in black-and-white print WMU Photograph Collection, U-000359
Collection:
Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
Publisher:
Western Michigan University
Digital Date:
2020
Rights Statement:
Access Rights:
This material is protected by copyright. Copyright held by Western Michigan University, all rights reserved. For additional information, please contact the Western Michigan University Archives, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
Type:
Image
File Format:
image/tiff
Box Barcode:
Box 3, Barcode: 31141021783209
Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
