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[[hand written in pencil at the top right]] 1912 Yale M.A.

Wed June I9th . The great day ..
Woke wondering how I was going to put on mortar board.. Was very glad I had my little blk silk as it was just the thing . Ihad no color or anything feminine except my patent shoes with buckles and si silk stockings. Got the cap on right at last by very ca eful hair a  angement. but pinned tight so it would not come off.    Mrs   approved and after fortifying myself with sherry and educaters which I really needed even then we got off in wagon. Drove up to I dont know what Hall where Mr H met us and escorted me up stairs where all the Digs were assembled. Old Pres Dwight They at once formed the precession and I had a Mr Kelsey by me .. one of the Corporation. First came the Sec ca  ying a huge mace. Then Pres Hadley and Pres Dwight. The rest of us Hon Degs directly after with Photographer running a alongside. all the time. getting what [[they?]][[obstructed]] could. It was a perfect day and we walked fa th[[obstructed]]gh [[through?]] lines of people. It was all I could do but I cheer[[obstructed]] [[cheered?]] my self on and wished for more nerve staying po[[obstructed]] [[power?]] to enjoy it with.   The sun was hot and we halted [[obstructed]]veral [[several?]] time going through courts and squares and the [[obstructed]]reen [[green?]]. Befo e we got to Woolsey Hall we walked throug[[obstructed]] [[through?]] lines of students uncovered and finally by a ba[[obstructed]] [[band?]] tremendous for me almost splitting with feelings Still process through the Hall and up on the platfor when I had a front corner seat and was glad of my chaussure. Seas of Students below and galleries full of people.  Prayer was made and splendid hymns sung by every body . It was almost more than I could stan and I was provoked that I had to hold on so.
   There was no ortation nor speech of any kind . but it took long to confer all the regular degrees. 
(See program) Mr Eddy who got Sci Doc sat on my right Mr Woolsey the Orator on my left close by.
  I was tremendously proud to be associated with Goethals . but I felt like telling them that as to Mc Vegh I knew who did his work for him. It was his 5oth annaversary. When my turn came I seemed to gather strength and stood up facing the crowd while Mr Woolsey read my "description".. Then I had to turn

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