Karl T. Compton Memorial Convocation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of an audio recording of speeches and music presented at an Institute wide Convocation at the Massachusetts Institute of Techology (MIT) commemorating former president and former chair of the Karl T. Compton. A memorial service had been held earlier in the year in June, but the convocation was held on October 4, 1954 so that students could participate. Speakers included chair of the facult Martin J. Buerger, Dean of Science George R. Harrison; Provost Julius A. Stratton, and President James R. Killian. Music was provided by the MIT Brass Choir.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 1954
Creator
- Buerger, Martin Julian, 1903-1986 (Person)
- Harrison, George Russell, 1898-1979 (Person)
- Killian, James Rhyne, 1904-1988 (Person)
- Stratton, Julius Adams, 1901-1994 (Person)
Access note
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Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
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Subject
- Compton, K. T. (Karl Taylor), 1887-1954 (Person)
- Harrison, George Russell, 1898-1979 (Person)
- Killian, James Rhyne, 1904-1988 (Person)
- Stratton, Julius Adams, 1901-1994 (Person)
- Buerger, Martin Julian, 1903-1986 (Person)
- Title
- Karl T. Compton Memorial Convocation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Status
- In Progress
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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