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Invitation to the third convocation (cover)

Institute Events , Convocations

The third 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, third 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 three colours (black, red and gold). Dimensions of the cover: 17.5 cm × 12.6 cm

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0024/IMG_0736_1
Album ID:
Date:
1966-07-30
Place:
Open Air Theatre
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:
Convocation

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