2 images. Chamber of Commerce Institute, Whittier College, 2 June 1952. Henry Kearns, Alhambra; Ralph N. Tynes, Whittier; Paul O. Miller, Whittier; Ben V. Lawshe, western division of United States Chamber of Commerce; Lisle Berkshire, manager, western division; Woody Wade, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce president; Doctor Paul S. Smith, president Whittier College; Lindsey Van Tongeren, El Monte.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Mercurio. Reporter: Ostler. Assignment: Chamber of Commerce Institute Whittier College, Whittier. 106/107: Chamber of Commerce officials confering [sic.] over program of Western Institute, a week-long convention held at Whittier College featuring top educators and Chamber officials from 11 Western states. Throughout the week seminars, lectures and panel discussions will be conducted. Standing In pix l. to r.: Henry Kearns of Alhambra; Ralph N. Tynnes, Whittier; Paul O. Miller, Whittier; Ben V. Lawshe, Western Division Consultant, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Lisle Berkshire, Mgr., Western Division of U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Woody Wade, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, president. Sitting is Dr. Paul S. Smith, president of Whittier College, and Lindsey Van Tongeren, El Monte Community Chamber manager".