Archives - Finding Aid of the Milwaukee Journal Stations Records

Marquette University—Commencement

1951 | 1952 | 1954 | 1967 | 1969

Month/Day/Year: February 7, 1951

Segment Number: 4

Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of Marquette University's winter commencement. Graduates include a new Marine lieutenant, a man with a wife and six kids, and a husband and wife with a small daughter. Father Raphael McCarthy was the speaker and is seen with Father O'Donnell. See script for a list of names.

Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #3.

Month/Day/Year: June 20, 1951
Segment Number: 13
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University NROTC student Clayton Reitmeyer prepared for graduation with his mother and fiancée Phyliss Cotter. Donald Eckhardt got help from his mom and fiancée Coralie Kugler. Siblings Joseph, Norene, and Robert O'Connors helped each other prepare for the graduation ceremony.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #17.

Month/Day/Year: June 11, 1952
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University gave honorary degrees to Bishop David Hickey, Sister Mary Mercy, Charles Coughlin and Victor McCormack. Father Edward Drummond and University President Father Edward O'Donnell are seen with the group.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #7.

Month/Day/Year: June 9, 1954
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Federal Judge Harold Medina and his wife arrive in Milwaukee. Medina was met by Marquette Law School Dean Reynolds Seitz and was given an honorary degree at Marquette's commencement ceremony.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: January 22, 1967
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Footage of Marquette University's winter graduation reception. The footage includes students, professors, and parents drinking punch, mingling, and laughing. The reception is being held in the Brooks Memorial Union Ballroom.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.

Month/Day/Year: May 25, 1969
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Footage of Marquette University's graduation ceremony. Sir Howard Beale, Australia's ambassador to the United States, speaks and several men receive honorary doctorate degrees.
Notes: The film is color and does not have sound.

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