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Carolyn Williams Collection, 1983-2012

Dr. Carolyn Grubbs Williams is the first female to serve as the leader of the Bronx Community College of The City University of New York. She was named its sixth president in June 1996. The Carolyn G. Williams collection consists of awards, citations, and gifts given to Dr. Williams during her tenure as President of Los Angeles Southwest College (1992-1996) and President of Bronx Community College (1996-2011). Several of the objects pertain to Dr. Williams’ involvement in organizations such as the National Council on Black American Affairs and the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges.

Call # LD6501.B758 W55

Dr. Carolyn Grubbs Williams is the first female to serve as the leader of the Bronx Community College of The City University of New York. She was named its sixth president in June 1996. Prior to assuming this presidency, Dr. Williams served as the President of Los Angeles Southwest College, 1991 – 96. Her reputation as an expert in designing programs to help community college students continue their post-secondary education was utilized by The Ford Foundation Urban Transfer Opportunity Program, the United Negro College Fund Transfer Opportunity Program and the National Center for Educational Alliances. Under her 15-year leadership at Bronx Community College, national and international outreach programs at the College were expanded, particularly through the National Center for Educational Alliances which oversaw activities in Austria and South Africa. Dr. Williams was instrumental to the inception and consequent construction of the New Hall and Library from 2009-2012 and the Children’s Center building on campus in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology, a master’s degree in urban planning, and a PhD in higher education, all from Wayne State University in Detroit.

Scope and Content

The Carolyn G. Williams collection consists of awards, citations, and gifts given to Dr. Williams during her tenure as President of Los Angeles Southwest College (1992-1996) and President of Bronx Community College (1996-2011). Several of the objects pertain to Dr. Williams’ involvement in organizations such as the National Council on Black American Affairs and the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. The collection consists of plaques, glass works, small works of sculptures, and other objects


Container List

BoxTitleDateContent

1

Yankees cookie tin

undated

Cookie tin with images of Yankees stadium. Bronx Chamber of Commerce sticker affixed.

1

Letter holder

undated

An unremarkable letter-holder.

1

small African mask sculpture

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small African mask sculpture.

1

pewter tumbler

undated

pewter tumbler.

1

Service to Education Plaque

undated

Glass plaque marked “Service to Education”.

2

Glass plate 10 years leadership

6/24/ 2005

Glass plate with inscription “Ten Years Leadership BCC 50thAnniversary Gala”.

2

NCBAA award

10/2009

Glass plaque. Awarded by the National Council on Black American Affairs with the inscription “In Recognition of your support for the NBCAA Leadership Development Institute”. Awarded at Chicago, Illinois.

2

NCBAA Plaque

4/10/ 2011

Glass plaque inscribed “NCBAA honors”.

2

Unity and Strength Association plaque

3/25/ 1999

Plaque presented by the Unity and Strength Association.

2

Citation of Merit

3/19/ 2002

Citation of Merit presented by Adolfo Carrión Jr., President of the Borough of the Bronx.

3

Disability Awareness Glass Plaque

5/2000

Glass plaque with inscription “Disability Awareness Recognition Award”.

3

Chicago Plaque

4/2001

Glass plaque with inscription “City College of Chicago Salutes America’s Community Colleges”

3

G & B Glass plaque

3/17/ 2012

Glass plaque with inscription “G and B Foundation, Inc. Lifetime Achievement Award – Former President of BCC”.

3

Glass plate with artwork

undated

Glass plate with mounted artwork in straw, leaves, braided cord, and plaster. Plaster sections are damaged. Labeled “Traviza Pieza Escultural Edición Limitada” and “Hecho A Mano #30”.

3

China Plate

undated

Plate with raised image of the Great Wall of China.

4

Plastic NCBAA plaque

10/2008

Plastic plaque inscribed with “In Recognition of your support for the NCBAA Leadership Institute for Mid-Level Administrators in Community College October 13-17, 2008”.

4

BCC 50th Anniversary Plaque

2007

Awarded to Carolyn Williams on 50th Anniversary of Bronx Community College.

5

TRIO plaque

2004

Plaque from TRIO-SSS-PASS Center.

5

Dominican parade plaque

5/4/ 2005

Plaque from Bronx Dominican Parade Scholarship Fund.

5

Chamber of Commerce certificate

3/30/ 2007

Certificate of Recognition issued by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

5

Monmouth University award

11/14/ 2008

Plaque from Monmouth University’s Graduate Department of Psychological Counseling in Recognition of Pioneering Contributions to and Activities in Higher Education.

6

Marcella R. Brown wooden plaque

10/15/ 2006

Wooden plaque from board of directors of Marcella R. BrownFoundation.

6

University Heights High School plaque

2007

Plaque from University Heights High School.

6

NCBAA/AACC plaque

1992

Awarded by the National Council on Black American Affairs of the American Association of Community and JuniorColleges.

7

Washington DC box

undated

Box with hinged lid. Outside of lid has image of the Capitol building and an image of Washington DC on the underside. the floor of the box has a plate reading “ACE Board of Directors”.

7

LA Southwest College tile

10/1993

Labeled “Manganese Ironspot tile used to face the ellipse of the LA Southwest College Technical Education Building October, 1993. Memento donated by “Shirley Bros. Construction, Edward C. Baker & Assoc. Architects, Ralph A. Carlson Enterprises”.

7

Wooden animal sculpture

undated

Wooden sculpture of an animal, possibly a tapir.

8

Line Drawings

undated

Eight line drawing of people.

9

Phi Delta Kappa plaque

1995

Issued by the National Sorority of Phil Delta Kappa – Beta Phi Chapter.

9

African-American Legal Defence and Education Fund plaque

undated

10

AACC Board of Director’s plaque

2000

Awarded for service as chair from July 1, 1999 to June, 30,2000.

10

AACC Board of Director’s plaque

2000

Awarded for service as chair from July 1, 1999 to June, 30,2000. Identical to the above item but also bearing the emblem of the AACC.

10

AACC Board of Director’s plaque

2000

Awarded for service as chair from July 1, 1996 to June, 30,2000.

11

California State Assembly plaque

5/19/ 1992

Plaque from California State Assembly to faculty and administration of Southwest College.

11

Development of the African-American Manchild III plaque

2/13/ 1994

Given regarding the Strategies for the Development of the African-American Manchild III conference.

11

University of Texas at Austin plaque

1999

Issued by the University of Texas at Austin for the Community College Leadership Program naming Carolyn Williams as visiting scholar.

11

Joseph L. Gruber award

2000

Awarded by the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators, Inc.

12

Southwest Community College plaque

8/19/ 1996

Awarded to Carolyn Williams as president of the college.

12

Juanita Miner Community Service Award

4/12/ 1997

Issued by the North Bronx Section of the National Council of Negro Women.

12

Boy Scout plaque

1999

Plaque with Boy Scouts of America emblem inscribed “Boys Scouts of America 1999 Board of Directors Campaign – BronxCouncil”.

13

National Archives and Records Administration plaque

undated

Plastic plaque with fragment of red tape suspended inside. Inscription describes the tape as taken from Civil War records.

13

Small glass box

undated

Small glass box marked “Miami-Dade Community College Carolyn G. Williams”.

13

Clock/Thermometer/Hydrometer

undated

Combination clock/thermometer/hydrometer mounted in a metal block labeled “ACE”.

13

Waterford clock

undated

Clock with sticker “Waterford crystal made in Ireland”.

13

LASC Senate plaque

1996

Plaque awarded by Senate of Los Angeles Southwest College to Carolyn Williams for service as President from August 3,1992 to August 23, 1996.

13

Educator Award

undated

Awarded by Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers inc.

13

CAEL Plaque

2007

Awarded for service on board of directors.

14

Leaf engraving

1999

Glass block with engraving of a leaf marked “Schlauser”.There is an empty cylindrical cavity in the block possibly indicating a missing piece.

14

Student Government Association 2002 plaque

2002

Plaque presented by the Bronx Community College Student Government Association.

14

London Met paperweight

undated

Paperweight marked with London Metropolitan University icon.

14

Pen holder

undated

Desktop pen holder with a ballpoint and fountain pen.

14

Vietnam plaque

undated

Glass plaque from Vietnam Association of CommunityColleges.

14

Thomas W. Smith plaque

undated

plastic plaque inscribed “CUNY Baccalaureate Program Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellowship.

14

Puzzle sculpture

undated

Sculpture which also functions as a three-dimensional puzzle. Marked “Mar del Plata Argentina”.

14

Middle College High School plaque

1996

15

Glass clock

1996

Glass clock. Underside is inscribed “Carolyn G. Williams In Recognition 1996 NBCAA”.

15

New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women plaque

9/30/ 2000

Presented to Carolyn Williams by Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook, president, and the members of the board of directors.

15

Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne Award

8/24/ 2007

Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne Award presented to Carolyn Williams for “outstanding contributions in the field of education in the United States”.

15

Trio Day clock

2009

Glass plaque inscribed “Carolyn G. Williams President Bronx Community College Trio Day 2009”. Inset clock. has rod on rear side as a stand.

16

Student Government Association 2003 plaque

2003

Plaque presented by the Bronx Community College Student Government Association.

16

Organization for International Development plaque

undated

“Community Service Award” presented to Carolyn Williams from the Organization for International Development.

17

Highland Park Community College plaque

5/23/ 1989

Plaque presented to Carolyn Williams for “seven years of outstanding leadership of Highland Park Community College”.

17

NCBAA Distinguished Achievement Award

1991

Award for Carolyn Williams’s presidency of the NCBAA/AAJC from July 1986 to June 1991.

18

Citation of Merit

2/18/ 1998

Citation of Merit from Fernando Ferrer, President of the of the Borough of the Bronx.

18

Bronx Hispanic Foundation plaque

12/1/ 2004

Plaque presented to Carolyn Williams by the Bronx HispanicFoundation.

19

Pen stand with clock

1996

Pen stand with mounted clock and nameplate.

19

Apple sculpture

3/4/ 1997

Pewter sculpture of apple on wooden base with plaque “Carolyn G. Williams President, Bronx Community College Welcome to N.Y. from N.Y.W.A. and Greater N.Y. Links March4, 1997”. Also marked “Queen’s Art Pewter Limited”.

19

Pedestal missing sculpture

12/11/ 1997

Pedestal from Network Organization of Bronx Women missing companion sculpture.

19

Al Gore letter

6/18/ 1998

Framed photograph and letter from Vice President Al Gore.

19

Glass plaque with wooden stand

2007

Glass plaque with separate wooden stand. Plaque is inscribed “In Recognition of 10 Years of Outstanding Leadership, Commitment, and Service Bronx Community CollegeMen2 Committee Black Male Initiative CUNY”.

19

NCBAA/Community Colleges Plaque

4/2007

Plaque from National Council on Black American Affairs and American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Inscribed “Carolyn G. Williams President 1985-1991”.

19

Clapperboard plaque

6/12/ 2008

Plaque in the shape of a film clapperboard inscribed with “KODAK Student Filmmaker”.

19

Wooden statue of woman

3/2011

Wooden statue of a woman holding a piece of paper which reads “State of Florida 1905 Official Charter Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Girls”. The base is inscribed “Dr. Carolyn G. Williams NCBAA/NE”.

19

Women’s Hall of Fame Plaque

3/31/ 2011

Plaque for honorary induction into the BCC Virtual Hall of Fame.

19

Glass bowl and pen stand

undated

Glass bowl with label “Mikasa Austria” and glass pen stand with inlaid clock and label NCBAA-AACC.

19

Glass cup sculpture

undated

Glass cup with BCC crest and inscription “SGA 2006-2007.

19

Wooden sculpture of person

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Stylized wooden sculpture of a person with a sticker which reads “Compliments of NCBAA/NE AACC”.

19

Framed bead artwork

undated

Framed artwork composed of beads and cords.

19

Portrait of an old woman

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Portrait of an old woman.

20

George E. Pataki plaque

2003

Glass plaque from New York Governor George E. Pataki to “African American Leader of Excellence in State Service”.

20

Annie Moore statue

2011

Small statue labeled “Annie Moore Ellis Island 1892” with the base labeled “Dr. Carolyn G. Williams Bronx Community College Irish Heritage Committee College Honoree March 10,2011”.

20

COPE Plaque

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Glass plaque awarded to Carolyn Williams for service as chair of COPE sub-committee on faculty, staff, andadministration.

20

Statue of Boy Scout

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“Child’s Champion” award from the Bronx Council and the Boy Scouts of America.

20

Mizner quote paperweight

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Paperweight with inscription “When you steal from one author, it’s plagiarism; if you steal from many, it’s research – Wilson Mizner 1870-1933”.

20

large vase

undated

large vase with images of flowers and peacocks.

20

Kaleidoscope Award

1997

Award dated 1997 with stand marked “Kaleidoscope by Chesnick Scopes 1983”.

20

Marble cylinder with clock

1994

Inscribed “Happy Birthday, Dr. Darolyn Williams – LASC”.

21

Spirit of Detroit Award

4/25/ 1991

21

“The Madibogo Prayer” painting

1995

Painting by Kim Buma entitled “The Madibogo Prayer”. Marked”63/65″.

21

Los Angeles County resolution

8/17/ 1996

Resolution of county of Los Angeles honoring CarolynWilliams.

21

California Legislature resolution

8/29/ 1996

Resolution of California Legislative Assembly honoring Carolyn Williams.

21

Bank Street College plaque

1997

Bank Street College of Education greeting sent on the occasion of Carolyn Williams’ installation as president of BCC.

21

Citation of Merit

10/22/ 1997

Citation of Merit presented by Fernando Ferrer, President of the Borough of the Bronx

21

New York State Assembly Citation

10/22/ 1997

Citation of merit from the New York State Assembly.

21

Citation of Merit

3/26/ 2002

Citation of Merit presented by Adolfo Carrión Jr., President of the Borough of the Bronx.

21

Quinnipiac University honorary degree

5/21/ 2006

Honorary degree from Quinnipiac University of Doctor of Humane Letters.

21

CUNY Educational Summit plaque

3/16/ 2011

Women’s History Month award from Third Annual CUNY Educational Summit.

21

mask with glass eyes

undated

mask with glass eyes.

21

animal mask with glass eyes

undated

animal mask with glass eyes.

21

LASC mug

undated

Mug with logo of Los Angeles Southwest College.

21

Los Angeles Resolution

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Framed resolution of city of Los Angeles honoring Carolyn Williams.

21

Phi Theta Kappa Honorary membership

undated

Honorary membership in Phi Theta Kappa honors society.

21

Msinga necklace

undated

Mounted and framed necklace.

22

MHHC Foundation 2004 Education Leadership award

2004

Glass plaque.

22

Ida B. Wells statue

1997

Statue on base. Base has plate which reads “Dr. Carolyn G. Williams President Lost Angeles Southwest College Inaugurated October 15, 1993 National Council on Black American Affairs/AACC”. The rear of the statue is signed M. Helcombe and dated 1997.

22

Rosa Parks Medallion

1999

Congressional Rosa Parks medallion.

22

Harvard mug

undated

Coffee mug with Harvard seal.

22

York St. John clock

undated

Glass clock labeled “York St. John”.

22

Boy Scouts cup

undated

Pewter cup with Boy Scouts of America emblem. “Woodbury Pewter” marked on underside.

22

Green vase

undated

Bears no markings.

22

Small baskets

undated

Apparently created as decorations.

22

New York Council plaque

undated

Plaque from Council of the City of New York congratulating Carolyn Williams on being named “woman of the year” by the Network Organization of Bronx Women.

22

New York State Assembly Commendation

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Commendation issued by the Assembly of the State of the New York.

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