Clark Hall dedication records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 43-31-887

Scope and content

Printed dedication program (with manuscript annotations) and typewritten transcripts of speeches given at the dedication of Clark Hall. Speakers whose remarks are transcribed include University Provost Dale Corson (presiding over the symposium), Morris Bishop, Hans Bethe, University President James A. Perkins (presiding over the dedication ceremony), Robert L. Sproull, Charles M. Herzfeld, and Donald Hornig.

Dates

1965 October 20.

Creator

Cornell University (Organization)
Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973. (Person)
Bethe, Hans A. (Hans Albrecht), 1906-2005. (Person)
Perkins, James Alfred, 1911-1998 (Person)
Corson, Dale R. (Person)
Sproull, Robert L. (Person)
Herzfeld, Charles. (Person)
Hornig, Donald F., 1920-2013. (Person)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

Clark Hall, Cornell's physical sciences building, was the largest and most expensive structure ever built at Cornell at the time of its completion in 1965. Seven stories tall, it featured central air conditioning and elevators that ran from top to bottom of the building. Clark was dedicated on October 20, 1965. Dedication festivities included a symposium on "The Physical Sciences and the University" the dedication ceremony itself, and a panel discussion on "Who Sets Priorities for the Physical Sciences?".