Nevada -- Politics and government
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Honorary degree recipients records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0295
Abstract
The first honorary degree was awarded in 1888, to Hannah K. Clapp. In the minutes of the Board of Regents, Aug. 15, 1888, is recorded that "Upon Resolution it was ordered that the degree of M.A. be conferred upon Professor Hannah K. Clapp by the Board of Regents." This collection contains files on honorary degree and distinguished Nevada recipients, 1937-1969. The information includes brief biographical sketches of the recipients, correspondence, and photographs.