Hugh P. Baker during dedication of the Hinds chapel bell chimes
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Hugh P. Baker (President, Mass. State College, 1933-1947) standing in front of the Old Chapel building during the dedication of bell chimes and the large Hinds "Old Aggie" bell, named for the late Warren Elmer Hinds who was awarded the first Ph.D. degree by Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1902. Standing with President Baker is Mrs. W. E. Hinds and Bernard Smith, Class of 1899 and classmate of Mr. Hinds, who presented the gift. "Bernhard Smith" is hand printed on the front. "Left to right: Pres. Baker, Mrs. W.E. Hinds, Bernhard Smith" and "Chime dedication group, May 1, 1937" handwritten on back. "College News Service, M.S.C. Amherst" stamped on back.
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