Item Details

coverage

Winston-Salem (N.C.)

creator

Wake Forest College

date

1956-10-12

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2024-09-16T15:49:51Z

2024-09-16 (issued)

description

This publication commemorates the formal dedication of the new Wake Forest College campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, held on October 12, 1956. The dedication ceremony marked a historic moment for the college as it transitioned from its original location in Wake County to a new campus made possible by generous contributions, including support from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. The event included speeches by key figures, such as President Harold Wayland Tribble and Dr. Casper C. Warren, and musical performances, including anthems and hymns. The document outlines the schedule of events for the day, which included a formal academic procession, prayers, and addresses that honored the history and future of the institution. The litany of dedication included the consecration of various buildings on campus, such as the Chapel, Library, and residence halls, highlighting their roles in fostering Christian education and service.

format

application/pdf

8 pages

booklets

Permalink

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/109869

relation

Special Collections and Archives

Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Wake Forest University

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subject

Wake Forest College--History

College campuses

Educational institutions

Christian education

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (Winston-Salem, N.C.)

Academic rites and ceremonies

title

Wake Forest College Dedication of the New Campus

type

Text