Commencement

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day, 1960s. Several faculty members in commencement robes standing up near the podium, a student receives his diploma(?)

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day speech, no date. Photo from the balcony of a speech being given from the podium in the Abbey church.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day ceremonies, 1989. William F. Buckley, Jr. receiving his honorary degree from Fr. Hilary Thimmesh, OSB.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day ceremonies, 1989. William F. Buckley, Jr. delivering his commencement address in the Abbey church. Fr. Hilary Thimmesh is seated next to him.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day, 1970s Photo of faculty members at commencement, including Fr. Michael Blecker on right(?)

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day, 1989. J. F. Powers stands near the podium in the Abbey church with his diploma. Fr. Hilary Thimmesh stands nearby applauding.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo: Commencement day, 1985. Fr. Hilary Thimmesh talking outside with Dr. Esther de Waal.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo 1: Commencement day ceremonies, 1985. Monsignor Terrence Murphy receives an honorary degree. Photo 2: Commencement day speech, 1985. Fr. Hilary Thimmesh gives a commencement address in the Abbey church.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo 1: Graduation ceremony, 1980s. Graduating students file up to the front of the Abbey church to receive their diplomas. Photo 2: Commencement day address, 1985. Photo from the balcony of Dr. Esther de Waal giving her commencement address.

Commencement Photographs, 1940s-1980s Photo 1: Commencement day ceremonies, 1985. James O'Gara receives an honorary degree. Photo 2: Commencement day ceremonies, 1985. Dr. Esther de Waal receives an honorary degree.