Universities and colleges

Sketch of Myron Taylor Hall, Cornell University.

Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, right, received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Warsaw from the Polish Ambassador to the United States, Jozef Winiewicz, on the left. The degree to Justice Jackson was in recognition of his work in the trials of the Nazi War Criminals at Nuremberg. From: Beth Gore.

Dr. Karl T. Compton, President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and head of President Truman's Commission on Universal Training, warned Senators today that "time is running out" and urged that Congress approve universal military training this year. He testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. From: Beth Gore.

Sir Alexander Cadogan of the United Kingdom photographed during the 30th session of the United Nations Security Council at Hunter College. From: Beth Gore.

An 11 x 14 photo showing Left to Right: General Dwight Eisenhower, President Harry S. Truman, former President Herbert Hoover and educators from Princeton University. This occasion was the bicentennial ceremony of Princeton.

Reed College Dormitory, Portland, Oregon. This photo was sent by Peter Odegard, President of Reed College, to George Schoeneman, Administrative Assistant to President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Odegard sent a letter to President Truman, asking him to come to Reed College to receive an honorary degree and to give the commencement address.

Reed College Campus Buildings, Portland, Oregon. This photo was sent by Peter Odegard, President of Reed College, to George Schoeneman, Administrative Assistant to President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Odegard sent a letter to President Truman, asking him to come to Reed College to receive an honorary degree and to give the commencement address.

Reed College Library, Portland, Oregon. This photo was sent by Peter Odegard, President of Reed College, to George Schoeneman, Administrative Assistant to President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Odegard sent a letter to President Truman, asking him to come to Reed College to receive an honorary degree and to give the commencement address.

A view of the 12th Century Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, the heart of the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library, at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. From: Dr. Robert L.D. Davidson, The President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman observes a photo of Winston Churchill in an exhibition case at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. It is autographed by Harry S. Truman as follows: "Fulton, Mo, April 12, 1954, Harry S. Truman." This photo was taken by a student at the college while Truman was in the Churchill Room (Same as 59-682 except for autograph).