Name/Title
JHS Diploma: Arthur CunninghamEntry/Object ID
35.25Scope and Content
The image shows a richly textured, soft purple cover with ornate black and gold lettering reading "Janesville High School, Arthur J. Cunningham, Class of 1930," a diploma cover representing the high school diploma achievement for the individual named. Contents: a high school diploma from Janesville High School in Minnesota, certifying that Arthur J. Cunningham has completed the course of study prescribed for the high school, and is entitled to a diploma with all the honors and privileges it confers. The document is dated May 29, 1930, and includes the signatures of school officials, such as Superintendent E. A. Swenson, Principal Joy Koto, President Margaret Nolan, and Secretary L. A. Kahnke. The reverse side shows a graduation program from Janesville High School in Janesville, Minnesota, for the Class of 1930. The left side lists the class roll, beginning with Ruth M. Bloedel and ending with Harold Trahms, while one name, Jennison V. Hartwich, has a handwritten note indicating they were “deceased, Jan. 14, 1931.” The right side features the class details, highlighting the class flower as the yellow rose and the class motto: "Climb though the rocks be rugged."Context
Arthur Cunningham was one of graduates of the 1930 Janesville High School.Cataloged By
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Object Name
High School DiplomaClass
Personal SymbolCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
September 5, 2025Update Date
September 5, 2025
