May 14, 2004
Renowned and Gowned
Photographs of the powerful and famous paper the walls at a Salem, Va., company that sells robes, mortarboards, and other graduation garb.
Most people want pictures of their college graduations, and the workers at Oak Hall Cap & Gown are no exception. In business since 1889, the company has collected hundreds of photos of politicians and celebrities who, as commencement speakers and honorary-degree recipients, have worn Oak Hall finery.
Until a few months ago, though, most
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