1970 Kent State PhD Regalia Gown Hood Strom Thurmond Telegram James Banks For Sale

=== ITEM SPECIFICS ===

• Condition: Used (Gown: Fair / Hood: Great / Telegram: Good)

• Size: Small

• School: Kent State University

• Year: 1970

• Degree: PhD / Doctorate

=== ITEM DESCRIPTION ===

Vintage 1970 Kent State University PhD Doctoral Regalia Gown & Hood

Provenance: Includes Original Strom Thurmond Congratulatory Telegram to Dr. James Banks

Up for sale is a remarkable piece of Ohio academic history and American political memorabilia. This unique estate lot features the original 1970 doctoral regalia worn by Dr. James Banks for his PhD graduation from Kent State University, accompanied by a beautifully preserved, framed Western Union Telegram from prominent U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond.

Item Details & Condition Breakdown:

• Kent State Doctoral Hood (Ph.D.): In fantastic, near-pristine vintage condition. Features vibrant, universal dark blue velvet trim representing the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The interior satin lining displays the official blue and gold school colors of Kent State University.

• Doctoral Gown: Fair vintage condition. The black fabric shows general surface wear consistent with age, handling, and storage. It is tailored as a size Small.(tag not attached)

• Historical Framed Telegram: An authentic Western Union Telegram dated December 10, 1970. Sent from Washington D.C. by United States Senator Strom Thurmond to Willard Largent at Berea City Hall, requesting it be read at the celebration for Mr. James Banks. It commends his academic excellence and dedication. The vintage frame shows a small piece of old clear tape on the top left corner, adding to its authentic archival character.

This is a premier addition for university archives, museum displays, collectors of 20th-century political history, or Kent State alumni looking for an incredible heirloom display piece.

Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully to evaluate the seams, fabric texture, and exact cosmetic state of all items.

Shipping & Handling:

• Ships securely packed with heavy-duty padding to ensure the framed telegram glass and historic paper remain perfectly safe.

• Fast shipping with signature tracking protection.