This unedited video titled, Elon College Presidential Inauguration Events was video recorded from Sunday, September 12, 1999 through Wednesday, September 15, 1999. In this video, the events began with a Reception and Art Exhibit titled, Fiber Arts by Marguerite Gignous, in the Isabella Cannon Room, Model Center on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. (in 2017, this building was named Center for the Arts). During this event, Leo M. Lambert was seen chatting with guests as classical music played with live musicians during the event. Gerald (Gerry) Francis was seen talking with Kate Hickey and Sara Peterson outside. 00:01:42 The Elder Clock Dedication occurred on Tuesday, September 14, 1999. Dr. Lambert spoke at the podium. He dedicated the town clock in loving memory of W. Clifton and Elizabeth Cheek Elder. The Elder clock has a place a prominence and honor in front of the Belk Library and will be a lasting memorial to Clift and Lib Elder. Lambert stated, Elon College was the product of hard work, wisdom, dedication, and courage of scores of fine individuals, and the Elders are to be number among its best friends. Clift Elder graduated from Elon College in 1925. Mr. C. Elder was the president of the Elon College Alumni Association. Dr. J. Earl Danieley knew Mr. C. Elder well. In 1941, Mr. Elder was named Elon’s first outstanding Elon Alumnus of the year. Clift Elder’s leadership helped to shape the Elon Institution. Mr. Elder had a wonderful sense of humor. Lambert spoke of Mr. Elder’s family, which one of his grand-daughter’s, Gail Harden was an Elon’s Alumna. The Elder grand-children are thanked for giving this town clock to Elon College. Lambert dedicated the clock as the Elder Clock. A video image of the Elder Clock striking 12 p.m. was seen. The grand-daughter spoke in honor of her grandparents and she shared history and memories of each of the Elder’s. In addition, Dr. J. Earl Danieley spoke of the Elder’s and provided an Elder prayer. 00:25:41 Dr. Lambert stated, Let’s enjoy our fellowship and admire our new clock. 00:25:52 In the next video scene, Elon College presented the Inaugural Concert by the North Carolina Symphony played on Tuesday, September 14, 1999 in the McCrary Theatre, Model Center. William Henry Curry was the conductor. The Lamberts’ can be seen being seated in their chairs for the symphony performance. 00:27:05 The Campus Inauguration Ball was held on September 15, 1999 in the Alumni Gym. Jim Drummond and his wife can be seen dancing. Students were dancing on the dance floor. 00:28:25 Dr. Lambert was seen talking with people, including his daughter, Callie. A wide shot of the Ball. Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Francis was dancing. 00:28:45 Dr. Lambert was dancing with his daughter, Callie. 00:29:40 A line dance was formed with Richard McBride dancing with students and staff. Jerry Tolley was dancing with his wife. The Radkin Orchestra played for the evening.