Ralph Willis honored at 1964 Commencement, Western Michigan University

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Notes:

Ralph Willis, head of WMU Maintenance Department, receiving a special citation for 25 years of service to the University from President Miller during the Summer Session commencement on July 24, 1964. Ralph Willis served as the supervisor of custodians since 1947. He was responsible for the physical arrangements for Western's commencement programs for 17 years. In the background sit faculty in academic regalia. The photo appeared in the September 1964 WMU Newsletter.

Date Created:

1964-07-24T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection

Place:

Kalamazoo (Mich.)

Subject Topic:

Miller, James W., 1913-1993, Willis, Ralph Gordon, 1899-1969, Commencement ceremonies--Michigan--Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University--Faculty, Western Michigan University--Presidents, Western Michigan University--Employees, Janitors   , academic robes, and Men--Clothing & dress--1960-1970

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