Sources of information about honorary degree recipients at the University Archives
- Online list of receipients by name and by date, including citation or biographical information where available
- Convocation programs. Starting in 1991, the programs include biographical information about the recipients
- Communications Office records
- News releases, photos, etc. re honorary degrees, 1955-1990 (incomplete): accession 1999-048
- Daily news releases, starting in 1978 (there is usually a separate file for Convocation)
- University Secretary's Office records:
- Individual files on honorary degree recipients, predominantly starting in 1973 (including program, with biographical information, for 1979 Learneds Conference Special Convocation)
- Minutes of University Senate
- The Photograph Collection includes many images of honorary degree recipients and Convocation addresses
Contact the University Archives for more information or assistance.