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McSweeney, Father Edward, Poughkeepsie, New York, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1874 June 24

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-a

Scope and Contents

He describes the commencement exercises at Vassar which included the delivering of several papers by various members of the class along with that of the valedictorian. He gives a brief summary of each. He also gives his observations of the girls there and compares them to Catholic young men. Vassar makes her examinations open as do the public schools and those of the Christian brothers. After the commencement exercises ended Vassar entertained her thousand guests. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1874 June 24

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

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