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]
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]
From L to R: Helen Laughlin (Dean of Women), Robert G. Sproul (President of UCLA), Ernest C. Moore (Provost of UCLA), and Margaret Sartori (UC Regent). Mira Hershey Hall was a residence hall for female students.
UCLA notables gather for groundbreaking ceremony on the new Westwood campus. Elizabeth Janss is seen in the foreground being helped onto the bulldozer.
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]