Melvin D. Buckner\u2019s 1945\u201346 Transcript from the University of Puerto Rico<\/h3>\n
This official transcript, issued in 1946, offers a rare glimpse into his academic focus and post-war ambitions. It highlights a strong performance across subjects including stage design, commercial art, chemistry, and secondary school methods\u2014reflecting the multidisciplinary approach that would define his later career as a teacher and art director. This is an official academic transcript<\/strong> from the University of Puerto Rico<\/strong> for Melvin Daniel Buckner<\/strong>, who studied there in the 1945\u20131946 academic year<\/strong>. It serves as a record of his coursework, grades, and academic performance during his time enrolled as an irregular Humanities student<\/em>. Here’s a clear explanation of each part:<\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Melvin Daniel Buckner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Date & Place of Birth:<\/strong> March 28, 1915 \u2013 Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sex:<\/strong> Male<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Admitted:<\/strong> August 1945<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Admitted on the basis of:<\/strong> A Bachelor of Arts in Education (A.B. in Ed.) from The George Washington University<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Program:<\/strong> Humanities \u2013 Irregular<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Degree:<\/strong> [Not listed \u2014 likely enrolled for further training, not for another full degree]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u27a1 Total credits earned:<\/strong> 24 A<\/strong> \u2013 Superior accomplishment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n B<\/strong> \u2013 Good accomplishment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n C<\/strong> \u2013 Average<\/p>\n<\/li>\n D<\/strong> \u2013 Below average (but passing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n F<\/strong> \u2013 Failure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A semester credit equals one hour per week in class, or two\/three hours in labs\/drafting, for 18 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The transcript is certified as correct<\/strong>, signed by the Registrar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Transcript issued:<\/strong> 9 September 1946<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The seal of the University of Puerto Rico is embossed on the bottom left.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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<\/a>Melvin’s address in Puerto Rico – an envelope containing no letter, from Edwin dated 22nd January 1946 who is still serving in the US navy:<\/p>\nHeader Details:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Courses Taken (1945\u20131946):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n \nTitle of Course<\/th>\n Hours\/Week<\/th>\n Grade<\/th>\n Credits<\/th>\n Grade Points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Design<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n A<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Commercial Art<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Supervising Extra Curricular Activities<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n A<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stage Scenery and Technical Production<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n A<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Principles and Practices in Chemistry<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Literary Movements of the Twentieth Century<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Secondary School Methods<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1 Total grade points:<\/strong> 87
\u27a1 Grade Point Average (GPA):<\/strong> 3.625 (87 \u00f7 24) \u2013 excellent standing<\/p>\nGrading Scale:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Additional Notes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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