b&w photograph
C1: Very good condition: both right corners frayed, residue and fingerprint on top edge and left edge dirty C2: Good condition: lower right corner dirty, ink mark near top right corner, tape on reverse, and mark on reverse, possibly from tape removal
Photo of actor Donald Sutherland (left, born in Saint John, New Brunswick) receiving an honourary degree from Archbishop Hayes as Dr. Ozmon (right, SMU President 1979-2000) looks on. This space was the main level of the original chapel (built in 1953, complete with altar) before being renovated into the McNally Theatre Auditorium which opened on March 1 1982, with the stage moved to the east wall and the auditorium seating in the west wall, while still retaining the external facade of the original 1953 church.
C1: Written in ink on reverse: 'Convocation-.' C2: Written in ink on reverse: '174A.' C1/C2: Stamped in black on reverse: 'Don Robinson Photography, 5677 Columbus St., Halifax, N.S. B3K 2G9 PH: 455-3513'. Can be found in 1981 Convocation Program. Came in an envelope marked 'Convocation 81 Contacts + Photos (Don Robinson)'. From Art Gallery.