Georgetown University Alumni Banquet, 1940. Tape 1., 06/08/1940.

File — Box: 2, Folder: 8

Identifier: 60291

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Audio recordings of events or programs at or associated with Georgetown University including conferences and visits by politicians, diplomats, and clergy. Speakers include Konrad Adenauer, Eugene McCarthy, and Henry Kissinger, as well as University administrators and faculty such as Edward B. Bunn, S.J., Edmund A. Walsh, S.J., Carroll Quigley, Jan Karski, and Joseph T. Durkin, S.J.

Dates

06/08/1940.

Collection-level Access Restrictions

All published documents housed in the University Archives are open for use. Unpublished documents are governed by the following use restrictions: unpublished material dating from 1971 and later may only be consulted with the permission of the office which created it; unpublished material dating from 1970 or before may be used with the permission of the Archivist or the creating office, unless otherwise restricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 15 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Tape 1 of 4. Held at the Mayflower. Begins with an invocation by John J. Kehoe, S.J. An unidentified speaker, possibly Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, then references the organization of the Alumni Council and introduces the presentation of Varsity "G" Letters to athletes by William J. Cusack. The 1939 undefeated football team and Alfred C. "Al" Blozis are among the athletes honored. James S. Ruby begins speaking at around the 23 minute 47 second mark. He announces the formation of a national Georgetown Alumni Association and introduces the President of the Association Martin Conboy.