Views of crowds, participating floats and float winner plaque presentation. Some of the slogans that appear reflect issues of the time including legalization of drugs, women’s rights, birth control, police brutality, hippie culture, Canadian nationalism, anti-Americanism.
Title
Honorary Degree - Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
Date
May 28, 1965
Extent and medium
25 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Images document this special convocation including the procession to and from Convocation Hall, Adlai Stevenson addressing convocation and leaving a black- tie reception at Hart House. There are also views of protestors along the street and on the steps of Hart House with signs protesting the war in Vietnam.
Title
Honorary Degree - Adlai Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
Date
May 28, 1965
Extent and medium
102 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of honorary degree ceremony taking place in Convocation Hall. Several photos documenting the anti-Vietnam protests happening outside with views of people holding placards that read: “No more must die", "Let people know the truth", "Bring US troops home”, “Mr Martin say no to US war”.
