Description:Chancellor Carmichael in academic gown and hood sitting with right arm resting on back of chair and left hand holding a book resting on left leg.
History:This portrait was commissioned by the Vanderbilt Board of Trust in 1948 and acquired in 1949.
Notes:Oliver Carmichael served as Chancellor of Vanderbilt University from 1937 - 1946. For two years previous, he had served as Dean of the Graduate School and Senior College. Carmichael Towers, East and West (dormitories), are named in his memory.
