Dr. A. L. Mudaliar and Prof. B. Sengupto arrive with the academic procession, as the audience stands up for them, 1967

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Convocations , Institute Events , Administrators

This photograph was taken during the fourth convocation of IIT Madras in 1967. Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (carrying a cane) was the first Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Madras. He served his tenure from 1959 to 1969. Prof. B. Sengupto (to Dr. Mudaliar’s left hand side) was the first Director of IIT Madras. He served his tenure from 1959 to 1967.

Also seen among the audience in the first row, from left, Mr. R. Natarajan’s father, Mr. V. Ramachandra Iyer and Mr. R. Natarajan (former Registrar, in sunglasses). In the second row, fourth from left, renowned singer Ms. M. S. Subbulakshmi can also be seen.

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

Fourth Convocation, 1967

Photograph ID:

001/0006/IMG_0236_1

Album ID:

0006

Date:

22 July 1967

Place:

Open Air Theatre (OAT)

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). 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:

Fourth Convocation