York University, Ontario [Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, 6/11/1999]

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Series[UMA-SRE-20170028] HONORIS CAUSA AND RECOGNITIONAccession[2014.0038] GERMAINE GREER ARCHIVEIdentifierUMA-ITE-2017002800018Scope and ContentContains: Invitation and correspondence concerning award of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) by York University, Ontario "...to recognize your outstanding achievements as an academic, an author and world leader in the field of women's studies..." (Lorna Marsden/GG, 27/4/1999). The ceremony was held on 6/11/1999, at which Greer was conferred with her honorary doctorate and made the Convocation Address to graduands. She also attended a luncheon in her honour. Includes administrative arrangements; laser print of 4 page typescript of citation for Greer by Orator Maurice Elliott, Chair of Senate, York University; luncheon menu (2 copies); page torn from university publication, appears to be annual report 1998-1999; bound notebook 21 cm x 14 cm) inscribed on first page "Visit of Germaine Greer York University Saturday, 6 November 1999" containing signed messages on first pages, possibly written by luncheon guests, then blank; luncheon in honour of Germaine Greer menu and place card interleaved. Correspondents: Germaine Greer; Carol Horne (for Germaine Greer); Lorna Marsden, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University; Sylvia Zingrone, Executive Officer, York University; Ijade Maxwell, York University; Gary J Smith, Vice-President, University Advancement, York University; Subjects: Awards; Honorary degreesAccess StatusAccess restrictions applyRequest TypeRequest unitUnit2017.0028 Unit 0001

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CreatorGreer, GermaineRoleProvenance

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Date27 April 1999-29 November 1999

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Previous System ID2017.0028.00018

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York University, Ontario [Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, 6/11/1999]