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Dr. A. L. Mudaliar addresses the gathering at Mr. R. Natarajan’s farewell ceremony

Administrators , Institute Events

Seen in the image from the left: Mrs. Shanti Sengupto (wife of the Director), Mrs. Parvatham Natarajan (wife of Mr. R. Natarajan) with her elder daughter Priya, Mr. R. Natarajan (first Registrar) and Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors).


Mr. R. Natarajan’s term ended in 1965 after spending five and a half years at the Institute. His involvement with IIT Madras went beyond fulfilling his administrative duties. The relationships he maintained with the staff and students were warm and friendly. He was known to have handled any problem presented to him with a lively personal concern. He brought infectious enthusiasm to bear on the organization of all the Gymkhana activities. He was gifted with a sense of humour and an admirable command over the English language. Dr. A. L. Mudaliar voiced his admiration for these two qualities on many an Institute Annual Day function. A farewell ceremony was organised in his honour in April 1965.

 
An identical photograph can be found in the Gourishankar Collection in Album 0207 under the ID: 001/0207/IMG_0179
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0014/IMG_0484_1
Album ID:
Date:
1 April, 1965
Place:
Open Air Theatre
Event:
Farewell Party

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