The first International Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics to be held in the United States was the Fifth Congress, held in September 1938 at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass. Many famous mechanicians are depicted in this photograph taken during the Congress. To view close-up portions of the photograph, along with identifying keys to the persons shown in each portion, click on the sequential links above. A cross-referenced alphabetical listing containing the titles of papers presented is also available.
