Antique 1918 University of Wisconsin Leather Commencement Program E.A. Wright For Sale

Up for sale is a 1918 University of Wisconsin Leather-Bound Commencement Invitation Program by E.A. Wright Company! It measures 4 3/8” by 6” around the outside cover. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (all pages intact; some light page edge wear). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

Step back in time over a century with this exceptional and rare 1918 University of Wisconsin Leather-Bound Commencement Invitation Program, expertly crafted by the renowned E.A. Wright Company of Philadelphia. This remarkable historical artifact features a supple leather binding adorned with a blind-stamped university seal showcasing the iconic "Numen Lumen" motto and sunburst eye motif, alongside decorative motifs and the year 1918. Inside, the program opens up to a wealth of historical university details from Commencement Week spanning June 16th to 19th, 1918, in Madison, Wisconsin. The pages provide a fascinating glimpse into the past with detailed schedules of events, complete listings for student class committees and officers naming historical figures, early candidate rosters for the College of Letters and Science, and striking black-and-white photographic plates depicting campus buildings and notable figures of the era. This piece exhibits wonderful antique character with age-appropriate wear to the leather exterior and binding string, making it an incredible collector's item for University of Wisconsin Badgers alumni, memorabilia collectors, ephemera enthusiasts, or historians of early 20th century higher education.