Sir John Adams, Professor emeritus of education at the University of London, delivering a commencement address titled "The Sunny Side of Selfishness" to graduates at Occidental College in Los Angeles.
Reverend John J. Cantwell holds a shovel in front of a banner that says Loyola College, held up by two young men. To Reverend Cantwell's left stands a man in graduation robes holding his hat to his chest. To Reverend Cantwell's left stands another clergyman. Behind them there are stands filled with observers and a podium with a microphone, where another person stands.