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Class of 1928 Flour Picture and Commencement, 2009

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Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Previously misidentified as "Hibben Inauguration." This silent movie, which includes fragmented and repeated scenes and was probably used during a reunion, captures commencement activities of what is assumed to be the Class of 1928, including a benediction by president John Grier Hibben, the smashing of pipes at Cannon Green, and various P-rade scenes. It includes footage of the Class' freshmen "flour picture," when sophomores would dump flour and water on the freshmen prior to their first class picture on the steps of Whig Hall. The P-rade scenes include footage of a tiger and the class of 1909 with noted alumnus Harold Medina.. Created by Colorlab. Digital Betacam; Duration: 6:41.

Arrangement

Subseries is described in chronological order, with undated materials at the end of the subseries.

Collection History

Appraisal

Audiovisual materials on nitrate film were digitized and the film was de-accessioned and destroyed.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Carol Burke and Carmen Breslin '01, Katie Grzencyzk '02. Finding aid written by Carol Burke and Carmen Breslin '01, Katie Grzencyzk '02. Finding aid updated in February 2018 by Annalise Berdini. Princeton University Historical Audiovisual Collection Database was migrated and finding aid updated in August 2018 by Michelle Peralta.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Materials that do not pertain to student academic performance or discipline, trustee issues, or faculty personnel matters are open.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Class of 1928 Flour Picture and Commencement; Historical Audiovisual Collection, AC047, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
65 Olden Street
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
(609) 258-6345
Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 196