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    Courtesy of John C. Hitt Library, University of Central Florida

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    Diplomas; Florida Technological University; College graduates; Florida Technological University; Education, Higher; Urban universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Florida--Orlando; Public universities and colleges--Florida--Orlando; Florida--Antiquities; Florida--History, Local

    Abstract

    Memorabilia University History FTU Printing Plate, 6 final (artifact image), from A History of Central Florida: Podcast, Episode 45: Diploma Plate. Episode 45 features a discussion about the charter class and first graduating class of Florida Technological University (present-day University of Central Florida), as well as a diploma plate displayed at the University of Central Florida Libraries in Orlando, Florida.

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    Memorabilia_UnivHistory_FTUPrintingPlate_ (6)final_rev

    Language

    English

    Title - Alternative

    Memorabilia University History FTU Printing Plate, 6 final, from A History of Central Florida: Podcast, Episode 45: Diploma Plate

    Preferred Title

    A History of Central Florida: Podcast, Episode 45: Diploma Plate

    Keywords

    Episode 45; Diploma Plate; Stainless steel diploma plate; FTU; University of Central Florida; UCF; First class graduates at FTU; Post World War II; Higher education; Regional comprehensive college; Urban university; Retha Riley Underwood; Joyce Hart Perkins; Mike Canavan; Richard King; Robert Bledsoe; Military to classes; John Young; Charles Millican; FTU's 1st Graduation Ceremony; Baby boom generation; Public universities; Growth of higher education; Artifacts; Central Florida

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