The invitation to the 13th convocation of IIT Madras (1976)

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Convocations , Institute Events

The invitation card for the 13th convocation utilised a format that was simple and formal. It was created using firm cartridge paper. On the cover, the details of the convocation (the name of the institute, 13th convocation, date, time) and the details of the chief guest were printed using black ink. The Institute emblem is also seen on the top printed in black ink. The 13th convocation of IIT Madras was held in the Open Air Theatre in 1976. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan (Indian Geneticist and Administrator) was the chief guest during the convocation.

For both the graduating students and for all those who were a part of the Institute, the Convocations were much-awaited events.

Other images from the same event, the 13th Convocation, can also be viewed in Album 0210.

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

13th Convocation

Photograph ID:

001/0033/IMG_0974_1

Album ID:

0033

Date:

20-08-1976

Place:

Open Air Theatre

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1926-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.

Event:

Convocation