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]
Sousa, renown American band leader and composer, visited Los Angeles for a series of concerts marking his 50th year as a band leader. The University of California at Los Angeles Bruin Band welcomed Sousa upon arrival and escorted him through the city. Sousa is seen here conducting the band on a train platform. [Note: A Los Angeles Times article contemporary to the event suggests that the actual date of Sousa's arrival was October 29, 1928]
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.