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D29318-2
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- 1947-08-21 (Creation)
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CPS.Three men, including Dr. R. Franklin Thompson on the right, wear their academic robes and mortarboards in front of Jones Hall at the College of Puget Sound. The honorary Doctorate of Literature degree was awarded to Dean Lynn Harold Hough of Drew University, New Jersey, who also delivered the commencement address during summer commencement exercises at the College of Puget Sound. On the left is William W. Kilworth, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the college. (T.Times, 8/19/1947, p.3; TNT, 8/25/1947, p.1)
Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; College presidents--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Hough, Lynn Harold; Kilworth, William W.; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;