Inauguration of the Computer Centre at IIT Madras, 1973

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Administrators , Inaugurations , Visiting VIPs

IBM made a large mural specifically for the occasion, using a photograph of the IBM 370 taken at the Computer Centre. It was made upon Prof. Mahabala’s request. The mural was placed behind the stage of the Central Lecture Theatre (CLT). In this image, it is visible behind the distinguished guests who are seated at the stage. It was around 25 feet long and approximately 6-8 feet high, providing a clear image of the machine. After the inauguration, the mural was kept in one of the classrooms in the Building Sciences Block (BSB) where M.Tech. classes were held.

Seated from left, Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director), Prof. A. Ramachandran (Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India), Dr. Erhard Eppler (Minister for Economic Co-operation, Federal Republic of Germany) and Mr. K. T. Chandy (Chairman Board of Governors). The person addressing the audience is yet to be identified.

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

Inauguration of Computer Centre

Photograph ID:

001/0030/IMG_0880_1

Album ID:

0030

Date:

17 November 1973

Event:

Inauguration