Finding a Degree of a Deceased Person?

[allvia]

Second the local newspaper suggestion, especially if he lived in a small town or rural community.

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Do you have anybody on social media who might know?

Definitely rural community, but not making much headway with the local paper (will probably have to bite the bullet and subscribe).  Not much social media presence with the older members of my family, but I'll do some digging.

Thanks for the help everyone!!!

Call the local library for the area, they may be able to help you with gaining access to the historical newspapers.