"Exhibition Celebrating 175 years
of the
History of Wilson College"
exhibition inaugurated by
Dr. Frank Conlon
(Head - Dept of History)
Washington State University, Seattle, USA
on January 25, 2007
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“A Continuing Legacy…….”
– A Pictorial Journey through the history of Wilson
College from 1832 to 2007.
Highlights
• The role of Wilson
College in the founding of the University of Bombay.
• The role of Students
in the Freedom Struggle.
• Display of a Rich Collection
of Rare Books: The Oldest Bible, Akbarnama by Abul Fazal to
name a few.
• Architectural Splendors
- Showcasing the Domestic Gothic Architecture of the College.
• Activities Unique to
Wilson College: The Nature Club & the Co-operative Education
Programme.
• Hall of Fame: The College
has produced a Prime Minister, 3 Bharat Ratnas,
8 Vice Chancellors, 5 L.L.D’S,
the last one being a record in itself.
• Important visitors to
the college.
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Photos
of Inauguration of the 175 years celebration - Exhibition |
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1) Dr. V.J. Sirwaiya –
welcoming Dr. Frank Conlon, University of Washington Seattle
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2) Dr. Conlon addressing the staff and students
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3) Prof. Milind Nerurkar welcoming the guests
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4) Dr. M.D. David introducing Dr. Conlon |
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5) Dr. Aroon Tikekar, Dr. B.
Malhotra,
Prof. S.R. Nalwalla interacting |
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7) At the exhibition |
8) Architectural splendour |
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9) Dr. Conlon inaugurating
the exhibition |
10) On the dias |
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11) Pictorial Splendour |
12) A Continuing legacy...... |
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