I don't know much about this image and there are no family resources to ask. Here's what I do know - this is the only negative from my Grandfather that I've run across that has text notation on it. At the time that this was image was taken my Grandparents were living in Toledo, OH. Although my Grandfather loved to use the timer on his camera to get himself in the picture, I don't believe that any of the gentlemen with their backs to the camera are him. More likely he is behind the camera and to be seated at the open place setting at the end of the table.

There is a Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA, but it is a private liberal arts women's college so why would this group of gentlemen be having a retreat or conference there during the school year?

Any other suggestions or analysis will be appreciated. View full size.