Address: University Cap & Gown, 486 Andover St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: (978) 686-4566
Date of Birth: April 25, 1948
Occupation: Sales/ President University Cap & Gown
Ethnic Background: American
Interviewer: Joan Kelley
Summary: University Cap & Gown was founded by the narrator's uncle, Moses Perkins, in the 1920's. The narrator, who is President, began to work there while he was in high school. He discusses the changes in gowns; today the trend is toward souvenir gown packages (more convenient since they do not have to be returned). Today's gowns are generally polyester (washable and resistant to wrinkles). The company does about 200 colleges, and today there is a trend toward having faculty dress in academic robes for high school graduations.
Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://lawrencehistory.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.577-dfox.mp3
Date (created)
2007-09-04