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Classes Collection

As graduation and commencement returns to Tufts’ campuses in May, TARC is excited to feature our Classes Collection (UA039) in relation to the celebration! The Classes Collection contains memorabilia and other materials relating to various graduating classes from Tufts University. The collection spans approximately 58 linear feet and comprises 69 boxes, 10 oversized folders, 32 VHS cassette tapes, and 1 oversized framed photograph. 

“Freshman Class of 1887,” 1883, Classes Collection. http://hdl.handle.net/10427/42705
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Elephant in the Reading Room: the TARC Blog

Black and white photo of the academic quad in 1886.
Tufts Campus Landmarks, Then and Now
From the rainbow steps to the Jumbo statue, Tufts campus in Medford/Somerville is full of landmarks that make it unique. Even before most of campus...

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A Brief History of Spring Fling
Spring is here! In honor of Spring Fling this weekend we decided to research the history of spring fling and the dozens of acts that...

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Black and white photo of five students onstage acting in a play.
When "Robot" Became Universal
Did you know that TARC holds several collections documenting local theater? And did you know that Tufts has a small part in the history of...

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About TARC

Tufts Archival Research Center (TARC) is the archives and manuscript repository of Tufts University and is open to the public.

TARC’s team of professional archivists provides stewardship for the Tufts University Archives, several hundred manuscript collections, and other permanently valuable physical and digital archival materials. TARC staff also assist Tufts students, faculty, and staff with recordkeeping activities, through records management and digital library services.

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