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Degree Collection (#4)

"Degrees: A Journey of Knowledge, Skill, and Achievement" From the miraculous healing touch of Jesus to the groundbreaking discoveries of Marie Curie

Background imageDegree Collection: 360A view from Rofanspitze Mountain with bizarre clouds in the sky over the Rofan Mountains

360A view from Rofanspitze Mountain with bizarre clouds in the sky over the Rofan Mountains, Achensee, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Background imageDegree Collection: 360 panoramic view of the Aferer Geisler mountains, Villnoesstal valley

360 panoramic view of the Aferer Geisler mountains, Villnoesstal valley, province of Bolzano-Bozen, Italy, Europe

Background imageDegree Collection: University of Otago, Dunedin

University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Background imageDegree Collection: Conferring Degrees in Senate House. Cambridge On October 31 Honorary degrees were

Conferring Degrees in Senate House. Cambridge On October 31 Honorary degrees were conferred on General Diaz and Mr J P Morgan ( John Pierpont Morgan, Jr ) at Cambridge

Background imageDegree Collection: Honoury Degrees conferred at Cambridge. Honorary degrees were conferred at Cambridge

Honoury Degrees conferred at Cambridge. Honorary degrees were conferred at Cambridge University in connection with the ceremonial opening of the Marley extension to the Fitzwilliam museum

Background imageDegree Collection: Picture No. 10881622

Picture No. 10881622
Female jogger runs past 180 degree rainbow after early morning storm in Paphos Date:

Background imageDegree Collection: Francois Rabelais (1495-1553) French satirist. Obtained medical degree at Montpellier

Francois Rabelais (1495-1553) French satirist. Obtained medical degree at Montpellier

Background imageDegree Collection: Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours

Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours, the papers set, but could not receive a degree as Cambridge did not award them to women at this time

Background imageDegree Collection: Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th President of USA 1901-1909. Spy cartoon

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th President of USA 1901-1909. Spy cartoon from The World showing him in robes of DCL after presentation of an honorary degree

Background imageDegree Collection: Ralph David Abernathy pastor and civil rights leader March 11, 1926 - April 17, 1990

Ralph David Abernathy pastor and civil rights leader March 11, 1926 - April 17, 1990 the son of a farmer, was born on March 11, 1926 in Lindon, Alabama

Background imageDegree Collection: Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. In 1736 Maupertuis

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. In 1736 Maupertuis, French astronomer and mathematician, led an expedition to Lapland to measure the length of a degree along

Background imageDegree Collection: Mrs Sophia Bryant (born Willoch - 1850-1922) English mathematical scholar and teacher

Mrs Sophia Bryant (born Willoch - 1850-1922) English mathematical scholar and teacher. In 1875 she joined the staff of the North London Collegiate School for Girls

Background imageDegree Collection: READING FOR A DEGREE. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom

READING FOR A DEGREE. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european, study, university, college, education, higher education, student, female

Background imageDegree Collection: Thermometer, Celsius -2

Thermometer, Celsius -2

Background imageDegree Collection: R Caracciola and B Rosmeyer at AVUS

R Caracciola and B Rosmeyer at AVUS
R Caracciola (No. 35) and B Rosmeyer (No. 31) taking the 43 degree banking of the North Curve at AVUS (Automobil-Verkehrs- und bungsstra

Background imageDegree Collection: JEFFERSON: DEGREE, 1820. Honorary degree awarded to Thomas Jefferson by the Italian Agricultural

JEFFERSON: DEGREE, 1820. Honorary degree awarded to Thomas Jefferson by the Italian Agricultural Society in 1820

Background imageDegree Collection: Give him the Schley degree

Give him the Schley degree. Illustration shows three elderly naval officers questioning the spirit of John Paul Jones regarding the Navy Dept. vs

Background imageDegree Collection: Or Rebekah degree of odd fellowship

Or Rebekah degree of odd fellowship

Background imageDegree Collection: Mad Dog (Caldecott)

Mad Dog (Caldecott)
" And in that town a dog was found, As many dogs there be, Both mongrel, puppy, whelp, & hound, & cur of low degree." Published: late 19th century

Background imageDegree Collection: Proud Frog (Folkard)

Proud Frog (Folkard)
THE PROUD FROG " Was it so big? says the old frog, swelling & blowing up her speckled body to a great degree." Date: 1912

Background imageDegree Collection: Cambridge Univ Graduate

Cambridge Univ Graduate
A newly qualified graduate of Cambridge proudly displays his degree after the graduation ceremony. Date: circa 1973

Background imageDegree Collection: Flying Saucer

Flying Saucer
Ralph 124C 41+ [Hugo Gernsback] Domed-disc spacecraft which anticipates to a remarkable degree the flying saucers of twenty years later Date: 1929

Background imageDegree Collection: Oberth and Van Allen, space pioneers

Oberth and Van Allen, space pioneers
Hermann Oberth and James Van Allen (right), space pioneers. Hermann Julius Oberth (1894-1989) was a German rocket pioneer

Background imageDegree Collection: University education

University education. Conceptual image of a mortarboard on a pile of books, this may represent university education

Background imageDegree Collection: Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister

Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister
Born in Essex in 1827, he received his degree from University College, London. In 1860 he became a Surgeon at Glasows Royal Infirmary, where he researched the cause of infections

Background imageDegree Collection: ITALY PISA

ITALY PISA
Engraving showing the Campaniles degree of lean in the early 19th century

Background imageDegree Collection: Egyptian Writing

Egyptian Writing
Egyptian hieroglyphs developed the scope of visual symbols to an extraordinary degree, graphic as well as decorative

Background imageDegree Collection: Oxford Uni Exam 1842

Oxford Uni Exam 1842
Exercise at Oxford for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity, with the Revd Professor Hampden DD in the Chair

Background imageDegree Collection: Maupertuis in Lapland

Maupertuis in Lapland
PIERRE LOUIS MOREAU DE MAUPERTUIS (1698 - 1759) French mathematician and astronomer sent to Lapland by Louis XV to measure a degree of longitude

Background imageDegree Collection: Archibald Marshall

Archibald Marshall
ARCHIBALD MARSHALL probably a writer, but one whose fame has declined to such a degree that none of our reference books thinks him worthy of mention

Background imageDegree Collection: Pyne - Doctor of Law

Pyne - Doctor of Law
A DOCTOR OF LAW At this time, he could take his degree only at Oxford or Cambridge : his standing is governed by ancient and traditional protocol

Background imageDegree Collection: Diocletian Retires

Diocletian Retires
After establishing a degree of stability in the Empire thanks to the tetrarchy system, emperor Diocletian retires to Split in Croatia, building a huge palace which survives




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"Degrees: A Journey of Knowledge, Skill, and Achievement" From the miraculous healing touch of Jesus to the groundbreaking discoveries of Marie Curie, degrees have been instrumental in shaping our world. Whether it's the educational philosophy of Montessori or the safety measures represented by the Plimsoll Line, degrees encompass a wide range of disciplines. Even within secret societies like Freemasonry, degrees hold significance. The Second degree masonic tracing board depicts an intricate oil painting that symbolizes spiritual growth and enlightenment. Degrees extend beyond academia and into physical prowess as well. Witness a woman fencing with grace and precision in 1930 or marvel at Islamic contortions showcasing flexibility and discipline. Institutions like Scottish Rite emphasize higher levels of knowledge through their hierarchical system. Mathematical equipment serves as tools for unlocking complex equations while stars in a night sky inspire astronomers to explore the mysteries of our universe. Political figures such as Neville Chamberlain alongside RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare demonstrate how diplomacy can be honed through experience and negotiation skills obtained over time. Artistic expressions also find their place among degrees; Benito Bails' "Elementos de Matematica" showcases how creativity intertwines with mathematical concepts, bridging two seemingly disparate worlds, and are not just pieces of paper but representations of dedication, hard work, expertise, and personal growth. They signify milestones reached on individual journeys towards excellence across various fields – from science to education to sportsmanship – leaving an indelible mark on humanity's collective progress.