Program of the official ceremony by the Centre for Gender and Development Studies, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus, to establish the specialist collection for the project "Caribbean Women: Catalysts for Change." The ceremony consisted of welcome remarks and an overview of the project, and the official handing over of Dame Eugenia Charles' and the late Dame Nita Barrow's papers to be included in the specialist collection. The event was held on September 19, 2002, at the Main Conference Room, UWI, Cave Hill campus.
Program for the official opening of the Tamarind Hall Branch Library held on October 21, 2009, at the Eric H. Holder Jr. Municipal Complex, Tamarind Hall, St. Joseph.
Booklet with the program of activities and information about the official opening of Queen Elizabeth Hospital by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on November 14, 1964.
Program for the official opening of the Barbados Language Centre and the Library Assistants' Course at the Barbados Community College held on January 22, 1982 in the Liberal Arts Auditorium, Howell's Cross Road, St. Michael.
Invitation by the Centre for Gender and Development Studies, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus, to the official ceremony for the handing over of Dame Eugenia Charles' and the late Dame Nita Barrow's papers for the project "Caribbean Women: Catalysts for Change." The event was held on September 19, 2002, at the Main Conference Room, UWI, Cave Hill campus.
Invitation by the Government of Barbados to Sir Grantley Adams and Lady Adams for the opening ceremony of Queen Elizabeth Hospital by H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh on November 14, 1964 with a reception at the roof of the hospital.
Brochure for the opening ceremony of the regional meeting of the Memory of the World (MOW) Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean that took place on October 4, 2006, at the PomMarine Hotel, Christ Church, Barbados.
Admission ticket and parking ticket for the presentation of awards under the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Government House on February 20, 1975.
Blank invitation to the presentation of awards under the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Government House on February 20, 1975.
Booklet for the occasion of the commemoration of the opening of the New John Beckles Day Care Centre by Queen Elizabeth II. The booklet pays tribute to John Beresford Beckles, founder of the first day care centre in Barbados. The booklet contains an extensive biography of John Beresford Beckles, and information on Barbados' socioeconomic situation and developments in the first decades of the 20th century.
Brochure for the official opening of the offices of the Barbados Turf Club at the Garrison, St. Michael, by Governor-General of Barbados, Dame Nita Barrow, on May 16, 1995.
Booklet for the "Trooping the Colour" ceremony by the Barbados Regiment at the Garrison Savannah in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, held on February 19, 1975.
Program for the opening ceremony of the 28th annual conference of the Association of Caribbean Historians that took place at the Dover Convention Centre on April 14, 1996.
Invitation to the opening of the Tamarind Hall Branch Library on October 21, 2009, at the Eric H. Holder Jr. Municipal Complex, Tamarind Hall, St. Joseph.
Brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of Rock Hall, St. Thomas, on August 1, 2002, with the program of activities and list of dignitaries in attendance.
Invitation and program of the official opening of the Glendale Children's Home by Minister of Health and Social Welfare, C. E. Talma. The event took place on September 1, 1970, at Glendale, St. Thomas.
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.
Thelner B. Hoover (UCLA 1930), gesturing in the center, presents his photographic mural to a small group in the newly opened Student Union Building (named William C. Ackerman Union in 1967). The aerial photograph, which hung in the union's Westwood Room before being moved to the University Religious Conference Building, depicts UCLA's original four buildings and dates to April 11, 1929.
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: Allan C. Balch (William Kerckhoff's business partner), Ernest C. Moore (Director of UCLA), Louise E. Kerckhoff, Governor James Rolph, Jr., Lucy Guild (ASUCLA Vice President, 1931 graduate), and Earle Swingle (ASUCLA President, 1931 graduate).
UCLA commencement ceremonies were held at the campus Open Air Theater from 1941 to 1949. This photograph likely depicts the first commencement held on the Westwood campus on June 14, 1941. The Open Air Theater (sometimes referred to as the Greek Theater) was located at the south end of campus where the Public Health Building stands today. The Open Air Theater was bulldozed for the expanding campus in 1952. [Note: Original print is damaged]
Military commissions are awarded to ROTC graduates. UCLA commencement ceremonies were held at the campus Open Air Theater from 1941 to 1949. This photograph likely depicts the first commencement held on the Westwood campus on June 14, 1941. The Open Air Theater (sometimes referred to as the Greek Theater) was located at the south end of campus where the Public Health Building stands today. The Open Air Theater was bulldozed for the expanding campus in 1952.
UCLA commencement ceremonies were held at the campus Open Air Theater from 1941 to 1949. This photograph likely depicts the first commencement held on the Westwood campus on June 14, 1941. The Open Air Theater (sometimes referred to as the Greek Theater) was located at the south end of campus where the Public Health Building stands today. The Open Air Theater was bulldozed for the expanding campus in 1952.
UCLA commencement ceremonies were held at the campus Open Air Theater from 1941 to 1949. This photograph likely depicts the first commencement held on the Westwood campus on June 14, 1941. The Open Air Theater (sometimes referred to as the Greek Theater) was located at the south end of campus where the Public Health Building stands today. The Open Air Theater was bulldozed for the expanding campus in 1952.
UCLA commencement ceremonies were held at the campus Open Air Theater from 1941 to 1949. This photograph likely depicts the first commencement held on the Westwood campus on June 14, 1941. The Open Air Theater (sometimes referred to as the Greek Theater) was located at the south end of campus where the Public Health Building stands today. The Open Air Theater was bulldozed for the expanding campus in 1952.
Photographed from a vantage point in the Education Building (Moore Hall), onlookers observe the dedication ceremony on the Kerckhoff Hall patio with the building's east side as a backdrop.
Celebrants include (from L to R): Lawrence C. Powell (University Librarian), Paul A. Dodd (Dean of the College of Letters and Science), Vern O. Knudsen (physics professor and Dean of the Graduate Division), Bonnie Dodd, and Florence Knudsen. UCLA Founders Day is an annual event that highlights the university's history and accomplishments. The astronomical observatory of William A. Clark Memorial Library is visible behind the celebrants.
Photographed at an unidentified event in the early 1950s, University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson (2nd left) and Chancellor Raymond Allen (3rd left) stand with two unidentified men. In 1952, Allen became UCLA's first Chancellor, a title that replaced Provost as administrative head.
[Check yearbooks again; is this really Vermont Ave? cut-outs and gable a clue? source of date? Same man appears in early sports team photo (search Vermont YBs for him)-KM]