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Edith Hoyle Given Honorary Degree, June 1941 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Edith Hoyle Given Honorary Degree, June 1941 image

Year:
1941

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 24, 1941
Caption:
GIVEN DEGREE: Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti bestowed the honorary degree of Master of Education on Miss Edith L. Hoyle, University High School teacher, at commencement exercises yesterday. Miss Hoyle has served as a teacher at the high school since 1924 and holds her master's degree from the University here.

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Ralph Bunche And Alexander G. Ruthven Shake Hands At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Ralph Bunche And Alexander G. Ruthven Shake Hands At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 image

Year:
1951

Homer S. Ferguson Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Homer S. Ferguson Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 image

Year:
1951

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Guy Jenkins Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Guy Jenkins Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 image

Year:
1951

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 18, 1951
Caption:
GUY JENKINS GIVEN HONORARY DEGREE: Guy H. Jenkins (left), Lansing correspondent for Booth newspapers, including the Ann Arbor News, receives an honorary Master of Arts degree from University of Michigan President Alexander G. Ruthven. The presentation took place during Commencement exercises Saturday in the Michigan stadium.

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Harlan Hatcher Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1951 Photographer: Eck Stanger

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Year:
1951

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Willard Avery Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement In Yost Field House, June 1947 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Willard Avery Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement In Yost Field House, June 1947 image

Year:
1947

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 16, 1947
Caption:
RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE: Willard Avery (left), president and chairman of the board of the Murray Corporation of America, is shown receiving an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from University President Alexander G. Ruthven (right) at Saturday's commencement exercises. Avery was cited for his "constructive imagination" in business and his efforts to promote better labor-management relations.

Attorney-General Frank Murphy Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1939 Photographer: Attributed to Eck Stanger

Attorney-General Frank Murphy Receives Honorary Degree At University Of Michigan Commencement, June 1939 image

Year:
1939

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 19, 1939
Caption:
Attorney-General Frank Murphy (left), a Michigan alumnus, is shown receiving the honorary degree of doctor of laws from President Alexander G. Ruthven at the University's Commencement exercises Saturday night. Nine others were granted honorary degrees.