Open Access, 1980-1997
National Center for Physical Acoustics Ceremony at the University of Mississippi.
Other Form of Name
Turner, R. Gerald (Robert Gerald), 1945-
Identifier
whitten_umatic_8
Creation Date
10-23-1987
Document Type
Open Access Recording
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Description
National Center for Physical Acoustics Ceremony at the University of Mississippi. Begins with Jamie L. Whitten's speech: the university; his service in Congress; federal programs to raise national wealth. Includes footage of ceremonial turning of the first shovels of dirt followed by crowd scenes. University of Mississippi Chancellor Gerald Turner introduces Vice-Admiral Paul McCarthy who speaks on the importance of acoustics to the navy; Turner introduces Orville G. Bentley.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Whitten, Jamie L.; University of Mississippi
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
20:07
Original Format
3/4-inch
Original Collection
Jamie L. Whitten Collection (MUM00732), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
Finding Aid
Rights
This media file is for personal and research use only. This file may not be reproduced, re-posted, captured or saved. For publication and professional uses, please contact the Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi Libraries.
Comments
tape label: Ole Miss, Broadcast News Service Communication and Resource Center, Bishop Hall, University, MS 38677, (601) 232-5917; Jamie Whitten Footage, 10/23/87