The Treasure Chest

Each month, The Treasure Chest will be updated to introduce a new Special Collection treasure.

1888 Commencement Invitation

In June, 1888, the first Commencement of Howard College in its new location in Birmingham was held at the pavilion on the border of East Lake. Seven Young men received diplomas of graduation that day.

 

 

Resources

SC 36, #29 Howard College Commencement Invitation, 1888

Garrett, Mitchell Bennett. Sixty Years of Howard College 1842 - 1902