The first commencement for Nevada Southern University (NSU). Pictured here include Mrs. Cahlan, her son John Cahlan, and Mr. Jack DeFevre, Supt. Of Buildings and Grounds. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "N.S. 1st Commencement 6/3/64. Mrs. Cahlan (U. of N. 1895) and her son John Cahlan, being brought to the commencement exercise as honored guests by Mr. Jack de Fevre, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. de Fevre was responsible to setting up all physical facilities for the Nevada Southern first Commencement without any previous exercise for a guide, and very well done. W.D.C." Groups Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "N.S. 1st commencement 6/3/64. Signing the "Book of the Oath" at the reception for graduates and their families in the Library following commencement." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "N.S. 1st commencement 6/3/64. David Shay, Class of 1964 and outstanding basketball star, singing the "book of the Oath" at the reception held in the Library for the graduation and their families following commencement." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "NSU 1st commencement, 6/3/64; Dominic Daileda, Centennial Medallion Award winner, signing the "Book of the Oath" at the reception held for the graduates." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.
Typed description provided on back of image: "NSU 1st Commencement, 6/3/64. Mrs. Marian E. Cahlan, Class of 1895, University Of Nevada Normal School, oldest living graduate in Nevada (Las Vegas) being welcomed by President Armstrong at reception following commencement. L-R: Dr. Louis Lombardi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Regents; Mrs. Cahlan; John Cahlan (her son), President Armstrong."
Typed description provided on back of image: ""NSU 1st Commencement, 6/3/64. Mrs. Marian E. Cahlan, Class of 1895, University Of Nevada Normal School, oldest living graduate in Nevada (Las Vegas) being welcomed by President Armstrong at reception following commencement. L-R: Dr. Louis Lombardi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Regents; Mrs. Cahlan; John Cahlan (her son), President Armstrong.""
Typed description provided on back of image: "NSU 1st Commencement, 6/3/64. Mrs. Marian E. Cahlan, Class of 1895, University Of Nevada Normal School, oldest living graduate in Nevada (Las Vegas) being welcomed by President Armstrong at reception following commencement. L-R: Dr. Louis Lombardi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Regents; Mrs. Cahlan; John Cahlan (her son), President Armstrong."
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "1966 Commencement NSU. 6/13/66. Commissioning of LT. William T. Koot. L to R: Maj. Gen. John Masters, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Koot; Mrs. Koot (former Marcia Griffin)."
Pictured from left to right are Maurine Wilson, Hal Erickson, and Ruth Hazard at the James Dickinson Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).