Diplomas, Certificates and Other Recognition Documents

Collection

Identifier: SC MS 0126

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains diplomas, certificates and other authoritative recognition documents issued by Lehigh University or given to the Lehigh community and its members. The collection grows through gifts and transfers as well as documents moved from the manuscript collections with a proper cross reference.

Dates

Creation: 1847-2002

Creator

Lehigh University (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Use Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

Please inquire about copyright information.

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 1865 by Asa Packer, Lehigh University is a private, coeducational, nondenominational four year university. Home to over 4500 undergraduates and 2000 graduate students, Lehigh offers degrees in one of its four colleges- The College of Arts and Science, the PC Rossin College of Engineering, the College of Business and Economics, and the College of Education.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (2 flat box; 52 items)

Additional Description

Abstract

Arrangement

Doucments are processed and housed in accession order.

Acquisition Information

Most of the collection is donated by the Lehigh Alumni, some documents moved from the other collections, and some transferred from various departments.