TABLE AT THE BANQUET AT THE 23rd SYMPOSIUM, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 1976.

Clockwise from left: Patricia Bro (daughter of Medard Welch): Luther E. Preuss: Medard W. Welch: Kenneth C. D. Hickman: Mrs. Leslie Holland: Leslie Holland: Homer D. Hagstrum: Paul A. Redhead: Kenneth Bro (son-in-law of Medard Welch): Gottfried K. Wehner.

A notable picture: Medard Welch provided the funds for the Welch Medal, and was accompanied by his daughter and son-in-law. Luther Preuss was deeply involved in the original negotiations between Welch and the AVS, in establishing the award. Welch recipients present were: Hickman (1972), Holland (1976), Hagstrum (1974), Redhead (1975), and Wehner (1971).