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Description
Lee de Forest is shown in his honorary Doctor of Laws hood, shaking an unidentified man's hand, also in cap and gown, possibly President Daniel Beittel. From an album of photographs documenting Lee and Marie de Forest's visit to Talladega College in June 1951, when de Forest delivered the commencement address and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Type
image
Format
Black & White
Identifier
594E34BC-BC6D-461D-A3BA-713389543057 2003-34-682t
Subject
Talladega College Commencement ceremonies African American universities and colleges (LCSH) Students Graduation ceremonies Academic decorations of honor (LCSH) De Forest, Lee
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