1975 Fredericton Encaenia
Grosvenor, Melville Bell
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Orator: Condon, Thomas J.
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L to R: Dr. John M. Anderson, Melville Bell Grosvenor
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Source: Joe Stone fonds-UA RG340, 1975 (#11928)
Citation:
ENCAENIA, MAY, 1975
MELVILLE BELL GROSVENOR
to be Doctor of Science
In a very real sense Dr. Grosvenor, his father, grandfather, and great grandfather have been the National Geographic Society and its internationally renowned magazine, National Geographic since its founding in 1888. For the past 51 years he has been actively associated with the Society. During his 10 years as President-Editor he doubled its membership from 2 million to 4 million. Since 1967, as Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, he has doubled the membership again to nearly 9 million. His father's efforts during the 55 years he headed the Society were equally fabulous and, I suppose, needed to be, since he took over from his father-in-law, the great scientist and inventor Alexander Graham Bell who was the Society's second President.
Four generations of a family, then, have looked after this distinguished magazine and made it unique. Some years ago National Geographic was characterized as "an achievement in editorship and management outstanding in the history of periodicals." And so it remains today. The future of the Society looks bright: it has been pointed in new directions by Dr. Grosvenor to become the world's largest non-profit educational and scientific organization, it is established in a handsome new headquarters building in Washington, and more importantly, it has been provided with a link to what has been the nurturing and sustaining family force in the presence of Dr. Grosvenor's son, the present Editor of National Geographic, Gilbert M. Grosvenor.
Dr. Grosvenor is no stranger to this part of Canada. As a sailing enthusiast and racing skipper he has come to know and love the waters, the land, and the people of the Maritimes. Today we express our affection for him and his brilliant editorial efforts which have so enriched our lives, allowing us to explore the wonders of the world, the universe, and nature from our own armchairs.
Praeses admittit Melville Bell Grosvenor honoris causa ad gradum Doctoris in Scientia.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
MELVILLE BELL GROSVENOR
to be Doctor of Science
In a very real sense Dr. Grosvenor, his father, grandfather, and great grandfather have been the National Geographic Society and its internationally renowned magazine, National Geographic since its founding in 1888. For the past 51 years he has been actively associated with the Society. During his 10 years as President-Editor he doubled its membership from 2 million to 4 million. Since 1967, as Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, he has doubled the membership again to nearly 9 million. His father's efforts during the 55 years he headed the Society were equally fabulous and, I suppose, needed to be, since he took over from his father-in-law, the great scientist and inventor Alexander Graham Bell who was the Society's second President.
Four generations of a family, then, have looked after this distinguished magazine and made it unique. Some years ago National Geographic was characterized as "an achievement in editorship and management outstanding in the history of periodicals." And so it remains today. The future of the Society looks bright: it has been pointed in new directions by Dr. Grosvenor to become the world's largest non-profit educational and scientific organization, it is established in a handsome new headquarters building in Washington, and more importantly, it has been provided with a link to what has been the nurturing and sustaining family force in the presence of Dr. Grosvenor's son, the present Editor of National Geographic, Gilbert M. Grosvenor.
Dr. Grosvenor is no stranger to this part of Canada. As a sailing enthusiast and racing skipper he has come to know and love the waters, the land, and the people of the Maritimes. Today we express our affection for him and his brilliant editorial efforts which have so enriched our lives, allowing us to explore the wonders of the world, the universe, and nature from our own armchairs.
Praeses admittit Melville Bell Grosvenor honoris causa ad gradum Doctoris in Scientia.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
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