Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Holcomh Observatory Dedication The official observance of Butler University ' s Centennial began on November 5, 1954, with the convocation in the Fieldhouse and the dedi- cation of the James Irving Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium. The ceremonies of the busy homecoming weekend opened with the Fieldhouse convoca- tion on Friday morning with Governor George Craig (left) giving the main address concerning the growth of Butler during her first one hun- dred years. The Governor also paid tribute to Mr. Holcomb for his many contributions to the University. The convocation honored Charles F. Kettering of the General Alotors Corporation who was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Science. i Ir. Kettering was also the principal speaker at the dedication dinner which was held in Atherton Center in the evening. [22]

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• • • and Founders Day— February 7, 1955 »•••••• [21]

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opens Centennial Celebration In the afternoon, an open house was held at the Observatory which enabled students and the public to see, for the first time, the 38-inch telescope, the planetarium and lecture room, and the beautiful interior of the building. At the dedication dinner, the 400 invited guests listened to Mr. Kettering and saw a beautiful table centerpiece model of the Observa- tory. Dean J. Flartt Walsh took color pictures (above) of the dinner showing the model and the speakers ' table with A4r. Holcomb, Hilton U. Brown, Mayor Alex Clark, and other guests. The day was completed with the traditional freshmen pole and tug-of-war battles and the colorful homecoming parade and bonfire. [23]