Sir John Arthur Thomson, professor of natural history at Aberdeen University, strolls across the Esplanade in front of Royce Hall with his wife following the Dedication ceremony. Dr. Thomson had given a keynote address titled "Biology and Human Life" the day before. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
An unidentified man stands before the entrance to Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Hoover's identification of this man as "Dr. [David K.] Bjork" appears to be incorrect. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
A. E. Davie, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, stands on the Esplanade before Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
Dr. Campbell, outgoing President of the University of California (on left), Dr. Moore, Director of UCLA, and others converse on the steps of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
Dr. Campbell, outgoing President of the University of California, and Dr. Sproul, incoming President of the University of California, stand on the steps of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
Dr. Campbell, outgoing President of the University of California, stands at the entrance of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
Webster (on left) and Dr. Sproul, incoming President of the University of California (center), stand outside Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Webster, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of St. Andrews, had given a keynote address titled "One Touch of Nature". Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
Standing at the entrance to Royce Hall, Dr. Sproul, incoming President of the University of California (on left), and Webster share thoughts following the Dedication ceremony. Webster, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of St. Andrews, had given a keynote address titled "One Touch of Nature". Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
Standing at the entrance to Royce Hall, Dr. Sproul, incoming President of the University of California, converses with an unidentified man. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
Webster, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of St. Andrews, stands outside of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Webster had given a keynote address titled "One Touch of Nature". Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
From L to R: William W. Campbell, outgoing President of the University of California, William H. Crocker, Chairman of the Board of Regents, and George E. Vincent, former President of the Rockefeller Institute. Over Dr. Vincent's shoulder is Lieutenant Governor Herschel L. Carnahan, who officially accepted the new campus buildings on behalf of Governor C. C. Young. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
Colonel Miles, professor of military science and tactics, appears on Royce Hall steps in uniform following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
Dr. Dewey, philosophy professor at Columbia University, passes in front of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Dr. Dewey had given a keynote address titled "Philosophy and Education." Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
Dr. Campbell, outgoing President of the University of California (on left), and Dr. Sproul, incoming President of the University of California, converse on the steps of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
From L to R: Gimbel, philanthropist, Underwood, Assistant Comptroller, and a man identified by Hoover as Chas Dodd converse on the Esplanade with the Library (Powell Library) in the background. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]
Dr. Hedrick, mathematics professor and later Provost of UCLA, walks arm-in-arm with his wife on the Esplanade before Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: This image is printed in reverse.]
Dr. and Mrs. Campbell stand outside of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Dr. Campbell was the outgoing President of the University of California. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28.
Dr. Sproul, incoming University of California President, stands on the steps of Royce Hall following the Dedication ceremony. Known formally as the "Dedication of the New Campus and New Buildings of the University of California at Los Angeles", the event brought together regents, professors, students, alumni, and representatives of other educational institutions for four sessions held on March 27 and 28. [Note: Handwritten date in the margin is incorrect]