Photo Gallery

Israeli Prime Minister Ben-Gurion standing between Dr. Sachar on the left and George Alpert on right, during Ben Gurion's visit to Brandeis on  May 16, 1951. They are standing in front of a wall of bookcases.

Israeli Prime Minister Ben-Gurion's visit, May 16, 1951. Dr. Sachar on the left and George Alpert on right. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

George Alpert and Albert Einstein, March 1947.

George Alpert and Albert Einstein, March 1947. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

Mrs. Susan Brandeis Gilbert daughter of Justice Louis Brandeis posing in front of the portraint of her father she has just donated.

Mrs. Susan Brandeis Gilbert daughter of Justice Louis Brandeis posing in front of the portraint of her father she has just donated. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

Two sets of footprints in the snow leading to the Old Wishing Well where two people are standing, 1952.

The Old Wishing Well, 1952. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

Canton, Ohio Chapter of Women's Committee, seated at a long table. 1951.

Canton, Ohio Chapter of Women's Committee, 1951. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

First Commencement Excercises , 1952. L to R: Edith Michaels, first National President of the National Women's Committee; Eleanor Roosevelt, member of the Board of Trustees; and Polly Slater, Chairman, National Women's Committee Conference. Eleanor Roosevelt is wearing academic regalia.

First Commencement Excercises , 1952. L to R: Edith Michaels, first National President of the National Women's Committee; Eleanor Roosevelt, member of the Board of Trustees; and Polly Slater, Chairman, National Women's Committee Conference.

C. Ruggles Smith (Left) Registrar of Brandeis University 1946 to 1969, David Graubard (center) and Barbara Miller (right) look through a book. ca. 1957.

C. Ruggles Smith (Left) Registrar of Brandeis University 1946 to 1969, David Graubard (center) and Barbara Miller (right) ca. 1957. Ralph Norman Collection

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Robert Manners, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Phillip Rieff, Instructor in Social Relations Lewis Coser, Lecturer in Social Sciences, seated around a table with various papers.

L to R: Robert Manners, Assistant Professor of Anthropology; Phillip Rieff, Instructor in Social Relations; Lewis Coser, Lecturer in Social Sciences. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

Graduates marching down the aisle at the first Brandeis commencement in 1952.

First Commencement, 1952. Ralph Norman Collection

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Group photo of The New England Associates of Brandeis University gathered at the home of Albert Einstein in Princeton, NJ: Abraham Shapiro, George Alpert, Albert Einstein, Ralph Lazrus, Norman Rabb in back: Sidney Rabinowitz, James J. Axelrod, Barnett Gofdon, Robert Cable, Yoland Markson and Irving Usen, March 8, 1947

The New England Associates of Brandeis University Gathered at the home of Albert Einstein in Princeton, NJ. L to R Front: Abraham Shapiro, George Alpert, Albert Einstein, Ralph Lazrus, Norman Rabb in back: Sidney Rabinowitz, James J. Axelrod, Barnett Gofdon, Robert Cable, Yoland Markson and Irving Usen, March 8, 1947

President Abram Sachar and Rabbi Israel Goldstein shake hands with George Alpert stands to Sachar's right.

Brandeis University inaugural festivities, October 7-8, 1948. L to R: Board of Trustees Chairman George Alpert, President Abram Sachar, and Rabbi Israel Goldstein. Ralph Norman Collection

Photo Credit: Ralph Norman

First Board of Trustees Luncheon. L to R are: Thelma Sachar, Mass. Gov. Paul Dever, Eleanor Roosevelt, Abram Sachar and George Alpert are seated around the luncheon table, ca. 1951. Ralph Norman Collection.

First Board of Trustees Luncheon. L to R: Thelma Sachar, Mass. Gov. Paul Dever, Eleanor Roosevelt, Abram Sachar and George Alpert, ca. 1951. Ralph Norman Collection.