The collection contains materials related to Commencement ceremonies at Davidson College. The earliest orginal document is a printed copy of President Morrison's Inaugural address in 1838. Commencement files contain materials issued by the college in conjuction with the ceremonies. These may include invitations, programs, service bulletins, and citations. History files contain copies of articles about commencement ceremonies. Photographs of commencement ceremonies and activities are housed in the Photograph Collection.