9781332135677 - The Harvard '87 Class Day and Commencement Book: A Serviceable Guide Programme, Catalogue, Directory, and Souvenir of the Class Day and Commencement ... the Year of... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the senior class day and its evolution into a traditional event at Harvard University, from its origins as a day of public orations in Latin in 1760 to the more elaborate, student-led celebrations of today. It traces the emergence of English language orations, the addition of a poet and an odist, the advent of cheering the buildings, and the introduction of class-hosted entertainments. The author also discusses the significance of the Class Day Tree, the role of female attendees, and the gradual replacement of punch with dancing as the main form of evening entertainment. By placing the history of Harvard's Class Day within the broader context of American collegiate traditions, the book sheds light on the evolution of higher education and the changing social and cultural values of American society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.