Title | Benton, William |
View | Benton Medal, 1968 4 |
Series | I: Individuals and Groups |
Description | Former U.S. senator William Benton honored with the Benton Medal for Distinguished Public Service. Created by University trustees on Mr. Benton's 25th anniversary as chairman of the board and publisher of Encyclopaedia Britannica, the award is given in recognition of those who have provided outstanding service in the field of education. Among those pictured: Mr. Benton (left, foreground); George W. Beadle, university president (right, foreground); trustee chairman Fairfax M. Cone (left, background). |
Subject Terms | Benton, William, 1900-1973 | Cone, Fairfax Mastick, 1903-1977 | Beadle, George Wells, 1903-1989 | Awards | Medals | University of Chicago. Board of Trustees |
Photograph Date | 1968-02-01 |
Physical Format | Photographic prints; 22.8 x 34.0 cm |
Location | Chicago, Illinois |
Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
Image Identifier | apf1-00541 |
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