Texas Wesleyan College Commencement

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20054799

Description

Texas Wesleyan College (T. W. C.) is holding a special commencement for those serving in the armed forces. In attendance at the graduation are Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Piper of San Antonio, Texas. They are long-time friends of the college. Mrs. Piper wrote the words and melody for "Prayer for Peace," a song delivered during the ceremonies. She is wearing a hat, blouse, fur shawl and gloves, and her eyeglasses are hanging off a chain around her neck. Mr. Piper is dressed in a three-piece suit. Sitting beside and behind Mr. and Mrs. Piper are other attendees at the ceremony.

Archival Date

1942-12-15

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1667

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Piper, R. G.; Piper, R. G. (Mrs.); Commencements; Crowds; Audiences; Fur garments; Gloves; Songs; Graduation ceremonies; Texas Wesleyan College