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Antique 1929 Georgetown University Foreign Service Diploma Latin
A vintage Georgetown University diploma dated 1929, hand lettered entirely in Latin calligraphy.
Founded in 1919 by Father Edmund A. Walsh, the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University is the oldest and premier school of international affairs in the United States, predating the formal U.S. Foreign Service by six years.
The degree reads Baccalaureatum in Officiis Transmarinis, a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Service, issued through the Georgetown School of Foreign Service.
The graduate is named on the document as Arthur Merriam Ryhn.
The diploma is signed by university president Coleman Nevils, S.J., who led Georgetown from 1928 to 1935.
Also signing is James Brown Scott, who held the chair of international law at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service from 1921 to 1940 and later served as president of the American Society of International Law.
All signatures
William F. Sands, B.A., M.A., LL.B.: A prominent diplomat and professor in the School of Foreign Service who formerly served as the U.S. Minister to Korea.
J. de Siqueira Coutinho, Sc.D.: A distinguished professor and foundational head of the Portuguese and Romance Languages program within the Foreign Service curriculum.
W.H. Walker, M.A., LL.B., D.C.L.: A key legal scholar lecturing in international law and diplomatic protocol.
Thomas H. Healy, A.M., LL.B., Ph.D.: The Assistant Dean and a foundational organizer of the School of Foreign Service alongside founder Edmund A. Walsh.
F.A. Tondorf, S.J., Ph.D.: The noted Jesuit scientist, director of the Georgetown Seismic Station, and biology instructor.
James Brown Scott, A.M., J.U.D.: An internationally renowned authority on international law, secretary of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and major academic pillar for the Foreign Service school.
J. Labat, B.A., M.A.: A professor of French and modern languages assisting with curriculum oversight.
A gold embossed college seal remains attached at center with its original ribbon.
Sourced from the complete liquidation of Hollywood Cinema Arts Inc., a longtime Hollywood prop and art supplier to film, television, and commercial productions before its closure.
An inventory label from the prop house remains affixed to the backing, numbered 21079.
This frame is abnormally large and heavy, as such this document will be removed from the frame before mailing. If you would like it in it’s original frame please select local Pickup or contact me about shipping charges for the oversized item
Condition notes.
A faint diagonal crease is present near the upper left corner of the parchment.
Light overall toning is present, consistent with age.
The ribbon beneath the seal shows a small area of prior tape repair.
This is being sold as is and as photographed.
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