Description

Vannevar Bush, Joseph Buell Ely, Karl Taylor Compton, Howard W. Blakeslee and Alexander Macomber stand in academic robes near staircase. Letter from Francis Molony, Assistant Director, Boston Public Library to Warren Seamans, MIT Historical Archives dated 8 July 1975 is affixed to verso of photograph.

Original Caption: "Dear Warren: Enclosed is the glossy print that I promised to send to you. I know neither the date nor the place in which the photo was taken, but perhaps you can find out, from your own records related to President Copton. We must exchange notes before long. Best wishes. Sincerely, Frank"