This suede-bound volume is a register of higher degrees including honorary degrees: Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Letters, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts and Master of Science. It was signed by the recipient of the degree on the day it was conferred. The first few pages include signatures of notable people including politicians, senior public servants and writers. Most of the entries relate to Doctor of Philosophy degrees from 1954 to 1983 which include the person's full name and their signature.