Description
Footage of laying the Library foundation stone including speeches by Walter Perry and Baroness Lee. Interview with Jennie Lee on the aims and philosophy of the OU. A short history of Alexandra Pala...ce. Peter Thornton-Pett discusses the arrangements for the first graduation ceremony at Alexandra Palace and the robes worn by graduates.
Footage of laying the Library foundation stone including speeches by Walter Perry and Baroness Lee. Interview with Jennie Lee on the aims and philosophy of the OU. A short history of Alexandra Pala...ce. Peter Thornton-Pett discusses the arrangements for the first graduation ceremony at Alexandra Palace and the robes worn by graduates.
| Series: | Open Forum |
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| Recording date: | 1973 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:24:04 |
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| Producer: | Roger Tucker |
| Contributors: | Godfrey Vesey; Peter Thornton-Pett; Kevin Moloney; Jennie Lee; Walter Perry |
| Publisher: | The Open University |
| Subject terms: | Cornerstone laying; Graduation ceremonies; Open University--History; Alexandra Palace--History; |
| Master spool number: | 00525/7026 |
| Production number: | JOUZ402B |
| Videofinder number: | 83365 |
| Available to public: | yes |