Mr. Charles G. Washburn speaking at the dedication of Alumni Field

Mr. Charles G. Washburn speaking at the dedication of Alumni Field

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Title:
Mr. Charles G. Washburn speaking at the dedication of Alumni Field
Description:
A postcard showing Mr. Charles G. Washburn, president of the Board of Trustees, at the dedication of Alumni Field at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass. on June 8, 1915. Alumni Field and Alumni Gymnasium were given to the college by the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Alumni in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the school in 1865. A presentation turning over the deed to Alumni Field to the college was made by Mr. Edward F. Miner, president of the class of 1887, during the dedication ceremonies.
Date:
June 8, 1915
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, George C. Gordon Library
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
Worcester Polytechnic Institute History Collection
Subjects:
Alumni and alumnae--Associations, institutions, etc.: Building dedications
Worcester Polytechnic Institute--Anniversaries
Worcester Polytechnic Institute--History
Universities and Colleges--Massachusetts--Worcester
Washburn, Charles G. (Charles Grenfill), 1857-1928
Places:
Massachusetts > Worcester (county) > Worcester
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Language:
English
Notes:
Is a part of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute History Collection. University Archives and Special Collections, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, George C. Gordon Library, Worcester, Massachusetts. http://www.wpi.edu/+library
Identifier:
2008-31
mr_charles_g_washburn_speaking_at_the_dedication_of_alumni_field