William R. Greiner Kente graduation stoles, 1991-2003
Scope and Contents
Three Kente stoles. One includes lettering “UB Graduate.” These stoles were worn by President William R. Greiner within the timeframe 1991-2003.
Dates
- 1991-2003
Creator
- Greiner, William R. (Person)
Terms of Access and Use
William R. Greiner Kente graduation stoles are open for research.
Copyright
Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and [University Archives or Poetry Collection] before requesting photocopies and/or publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Once permission is obtained, most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Historical Note
Kente is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the Akan people of Ghana. Kente stoles can be worn with academic regalia.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (1 expandable folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Three Kente graduation stoles worn by President William R. Greiner within the period 1991-2003. Greiner was the 13th president of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Arrangement
Collection is three items.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The William R. Greiner Kente graduation stoles were transferred to University Archives by the Office of the President in June 2011 and July 2013.
Accruals
No accruals are expected.
Processing Information
Processed by John Edens, June 2011; finding aid encoded by Amy Vilz, June 2019.
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
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