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From caption on back of photograph: "Rose Irma Cortese is shown receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree from the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Harold E. Collins during commencement exercises yesterday at the College of Holy Names. Also shown are the Rev. Bernard cronin (left) and the Rev. John Overend. Forty-two degrees were conferred by Monsignor Collins during the ceremony." A female student is kneeling to recieve her degree from the Monsignor in an interior scene. She wears the academic cap and gown. The Reverend to the Monsignor's right wears an academic uniform, while the Monsignor himself appears to be wearing religious robes. He is smiling and presenting the student with her degree.

Used: Oakland Tribune