Description

This short, silent color film shows the formal procession of M.I.T. professors and other dignitaries gathering for the academic assembly at the M.I.T. Centennial celebrations in 1961. M.I.T. president Julius A. Stratton and his wife Kay are seen chatting with friends and colleagues. Note that the marshals are wearing newly designed 15th century Venetian-style hats for the first time in an M.I.T. academic procession. (CC)