Doctor of Discord

ID: 2019 ~ Source: Image Courtesy of Indiana University Libraries' Archives of Traditional Music, Hoagy Carmichael Collections 1920-1981 ~ Date: 1928
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Doctor of Discord

In 1928 Hoagy received this Doctor of Discord certificate in the annual Book Nook mock commencement ceremony.

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By Monroe County History Center
The Book Nook played a major role in Hoagy’s social life and musical career.  A  soda and sandwich shop popular among Indiana University students, the Book Nook was frequented by campus musicians who kept strict control over who was allowed to play…