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  <dc:title>Charter Centenary Convocation of Fordham University</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Combined photograph album and sound recordings holder [wax records]. 32 B&amp;W Photographs covering the following topics: US President Harry S. Truman waving to crowds at La Guardia Airport  [Aeroport], New York City prior to receiving his Honorary Doctorate in Law from Fordham University. Various processional views to Fordham. Views of Archbishop [Cardinal] Bernard Griffin at the Charter Centenary Convocation and presentation of his Honorary Doctorate in Law. Views of the dinner given by alumni at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Other notables include the following: Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz U.S.N., Archbishop [Cardinal] Francis Spellman, Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy U.S.N. [Chief of Staff] Etc.
 
Sound recordings cover the relevant speeches given at the event.

Album presented by Mr Thomas J Watson.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>11 May 1946</dc:date>
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