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Seen in the image from the left is Dr. W. Lutz (Mechanical Engineering Department), Prof. W. Koch (Physics Department), Prof. Rouve (Civil Engineering Department) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM). The year 1966 was a happening year for IIT Madras. One of the events that took place that year was the visit of a Sub-Committee of the German Parliament for Cultural Relations Abroad in September. The photographs taken at the event show the members of the sub-committee conversing, in an informal manner over refreshments, with the faculty members of the Institute. Although a majority of…

In the image, Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig) and the other faculty members engage in casual conversation over dinner. Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the educational facilities of the campus.…

Seen sitting in the image on the left is Mr. M.C. Chagla (Union Minister of Education) and on the right is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM). Seen standing in the image is Mr. C. V. Sethunathan (Registrar, IITM). Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education, New Delhi) visited IIT Madras twice. The first occasion was as chief guest for the second convocation of the Institute. He visited the Institute again a little more than a year later on 17th June, 1966. A formal event was held on occasion of his visit to the Institute. During the event speeches were made and a cheque towards the…

Seen standing in the image from the left: Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM) and Mr. M.C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education). Also seen in the image is Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), seated on the dais. Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education, New Delhi) visited IIT Madras twice. The first occasion was as chief guest for the second convocation of the Institute. He returned to IIT Madras a little more than a year later on 17th June, 1966. A formal event was held on occasion of his visit to the Institute. During the event speeches were made and he was also…

Seen in the image, on the right, is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig) conversing with students (possibly) and faculty members. Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the educational facilities of the campus.…

In the image Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig) is seen in the middle and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM) is seated to his right. Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the educational facilities of the…

Seen in the image from the left: Prof. R. G. Narayanamurthi (Mechanical Engineering Department), Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), an individual who is yet to be identified, Prof. E. G. Ramachandran (Metallurgical Engineering Department), Prof. W. Koch (Physics Department) and Prof. Stahl (Mechanical Engineering Department). Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure,…

In the image, third from left is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig), fourth from left is possibly Prof. R. J. H Bisanz (Chemical Engineering Department) and fourth from right is Prof. D. Venkateswarlu (Chemical Engineering Department) in what is probably the chemical engineering laboratory. Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his…

Seen in the middle of the image is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig). Also seen in the image from the right Is Prof. Rouve (Civil Engineering Department) and Prof. P. C. Varghese (Civil Engineering Department). Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. The Technical University of Braunschweig was one of the German Institutes that were part of the Indo-German Agreement that led to the development of IIT Madras in 1959. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third…

The label describes two events that are photographically documented in the album. The label states the following: (1) Visit of Prof. Dr. K. Gerke of Tech. University, Braunschweig (13-18 February 1966) and (2) Federal German Parliament Delegation for Cultural Relations Abroad (29 September 1966).

Seen in the image, on the right is Dr. G. Kerckhoff (Ministry of Economic Co-operation, Bonn) and to the left is Prof. A. Ramachandran (Director, IITM). Also seen in the image behind Prof. A. Ramachandran is Prof. R. G. Narayanamurthi (Mechanical Engineering Department). Dr. G. Kerckhoff (Ministry of Economic Co-operation, Bonn) visited IIT Madras on 11th March, 1968. He was the chief guest at the Foundation Stone laying ceremony of the MEMH lab (Machine Elements and Mechanical Handling Laboratory). A formal event was held outdoors at the site of the lab, during which speeches were given…

Seen in the image at the extreme right is Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig) and third from right is Prof. S. D. Nigam (Head of the Mathematics Department). Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the…

Seated on the dais from left: Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education). Standing on the dais is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM). Mr. M. C. Chagla (Union Minister for Education, New Delhi) visited IIT Madras twice. The first occasion was as chief guest for the second convocation of the Institute. He returned to IIT Madras a little more than a year later on 17th June, 1966. A formal event was held on occasion of his visit to the Institute. During the event speeches were made and a cheque towards the National Defence Fund was…

The year 1966 was a happening year for IIT Madras. One of the events that took place that year was the visit of the Sub-Committee of the German Parliament for Cultural Relations Abroad in September. The photographs taken at the event show the members of the sub-committee conversing, in an informal manner over refreshments, with the faculty members of the Institute. Although a majority of the faculty engaging in conversation with the committee were German, a fair number of Indian faculty members can be seen in the images.

Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig) is seen in the center of the image and Prof. E. G. Ramachandran (Metallurgical Engineering Department) is third from right. Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the…