This audio recording is of the 1964 New School Convocation and Dinner celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Graduate Faculty of The New School, held at the Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan. Adlai Stevenson was awarded an honorary doctorate at the event. The recording begins in progress with master of ceremonies Harlan Cleveland acknowledging the honorary degree recipients in attendance. Cleveland introduces the next speaker, New School President Emiritus Alvin Johnson, at 7:43. Johnson speaks about the formation of the University in Exile and the Graduate Faculty at 9:26. At 16:05 Cleveland introduces Chairman of the Board of Trustees Jacob M. Kaplan, who makes remarks at 17:27 and acknowledges the newly formed Council of Fellows. Cleveland introduces Adlai Stevenson at 23:37, who makes remarks on future trends and challenges for America at 27:24. Cleveland concludes the event at 1:03:29.

Inscription: Park Lane Hotel (Plus Intro and Dr. Johnson and Trustees).