Dublin Core
Title
Academic Hood, presented to James Farmer, Commencement, 1997
Subject
Civil Rights
Commencement Exercises
Honorary titles
Description
Purple velvet hood with lilac satin lining.
James Farmer was appointed as Commonwealth Professor of History at Mary Washington College in 1985. His rich, resonant voice and gift of storytelling enthralled students and faculty. With self-depreciating humor, illustrative anecdotes, and sometimes songs, Professor Farmer conveyed the drama and injustices during the civil rights movement. He also contributed extensively to the college's efforts to strengthen race relations and diversity. James Farmer was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters in 1997 and the college's multicultural center was named after him in 1998.
James Farmer was appointed as Commonwealth Professor of History at Mary Washington College in 1985. His rich, resonant voice and gift of storytelling enthralled students and faculty. With self-depreciating humor, illustrative anecdotes, and sometimes songs, Professor Farmer conveyed the drama and injustices during the civil rights movement. He also contributed extensively to the college's efforts to strengthen race relations and diversity. James Farmer was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters in 1997 and the college's multicultural center was named after him in 1998.
Date
1997
Format
1 JPEG
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Academic Hood
Physical Dimensions
Length: 41 inches
Materials
Cloth