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Harvard University officials, faculty members, and President Franklin Roosevelt, at tercentenary ceremonies

Tercentenary celebrations at Harvard University, Cambridge. Officials, faculty members and staff members of Harvard University arrive to attend the 300th anniversary ceremony. Men seated holding umbrellas. The choir sings. President Franklin Roosevelt can be seen sitting on the stage, in a top hat. A staff member speaks at the podium. The entire event occurs in a light rain. Location: Cambridge Massachusetts. Date: September 18, 1936.

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