Invitation to the sixth convocation (cover)

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Sixth Convocation, 1969

Institute Events , Convocations

The sixth convocation invitation card was simple and formal. It was made using firm cartridge paper that was cream coloured. On the cover, the details of the convocation (the name of the institute, sixth convocation and date) were printed in black ink using the Wedding Text BT-Regular font. The Institute emblem is also printed on the top in black ink. Dimensions of the cover: 17.5 cm × 12.8 cm.

An identical photograph can be found in the Central Photographic Section Collection in Album 0023 under the ID: 001/0023/IMG_0714_1

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

Sixth Convocation, 1969

Photograph ID:

001/0019/IMG_0635_1

Album ID:

0019

Date:

2 August 1969

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:

Sixth Convocation