The Commencement Invitation Collection was discovered by Lou Allard during the demolition of a home in Reno, Nevada. The collection includes commencement invitations between 1882-1906 sent to Benjamin Franklin and Isabel Leete from various individuals graduating from Bishop Whitaker's School for Girls and the University of Nevada.

Collection of high school graduation announcements and community programs (1891-1914), and high school dance programs (1900-1914). High schools located in Virginia City, Reno, Eureka, and White Pine with events from Dayton and Reno. Some of the dance cards are not dated with some handmade.

Commencement programs and related material. Honorary Degrees. Distinguished Nevadans, from 1889 to the current time. Some newspaper clippings, including coverage of the Hindu Baccalaureate service.