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University Archives (Old): The Class of 1913

Information about the University Archives located on the second floor of Shafer Library.

The Argus - June 1913

Argus links

Here are PDF files for each section of The Argus commencement number from June 1913:

Baccalaureate

On July 9, 1913, The Church Advocate printed the complete text of Rev. Guyer's baccalaureate sermon from June 15.

The Class of 1913 as Juniors

Front row (L to R): J. Russell Bucher, Estella Fritter, S. Kahl Dustin.

Back row (L to R): Ruth Hardy, Harry Barnhart, Hazel McRill, Cloyd Hickernell, Gladys Correll.

Commencement 1913

In the early twentieth century, commencement was a week-long celebration. The baccalaureate sermon was given on Sunday, June 15, 1913, by newly-named Acting President William Harris Guyer. On Wednesday evening, June 18, there was a senior program in which each of the graduates performed in some way.  The commencement ceremony itself was held the following morning, Thursday, June 19.

 

The 1913 commencement came at an unusual time in the history of Findlay College. Dr. C. I. Brown had recently (May 14) resigned as president, with Rev. W. H. Guyer being named acting president two days later. Both men participated in the commencement activities. At the senior program Wednesday evening, Rev. Guyer did the invocation while Dr. Brown gave the benediction. For the commencement ceremony the next morning, the roles were reversed.