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Black and white photograph of the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Kresge Auditorium. Pictured from left are Mrs. John Metcalf, Mrs. E. Frances Bowditch, Julius A. Stratton, and Mrs. Lynwood Bryant. Original caption: "M.I.T. Christmas Tree in Kresge Auditorium lobby was lighted at 5 p.m. yesterday by Chancellor Julius A. Stratton. The 28-foot blue spruce was decorated by The Matrons (faculty wives) and The Dames (students' wives) who were represented by, left to right, Mrs. John Metcalf, Mrs. E. Frances Bowditch and Mrs. Lynwood Bryant." Used in: Boston Herald, December 19 1956.