Speaker at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

A speaker at a commencement at the New York Trade School. Other administrators can be seen on the dais behind the speaker. Photograph is black and white.

Student Receiving Award at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

Bernard Rosenstadt, an administrator at the New York Trade School, hands an award to a student at the school's 1957 commencement ceremony. Black and white photograph.

Charles W. Merideth at Commencement Ceremony

Charles W. Merideth, sixth president of City Tech, is shown at one of the College's commencement ceremonies. The date of the ceremony is unkown. Charles W. Merideth was the sixth president of the City Tech. He was formerly installed on October 19, 1990. Before coming to City Tech, Merideth had a long career in science and higher education. Under Merideth, the College expanded the number of baccalaureate programs offered by the College.

Charles W. Merideth at Commencement Ceremony

Charles W. Merideth is shown in graduation regalia at a commencement ceremony for the New York City Technical College. The date of the ceremony is unknown. Charles W. Merideth was the sixth president of the City Tech. He was formerly installed on October 19, 1990. Before coming to City Tech, Merideth had a long career in science and higher education. Under Merideth, the College expanded the number of baccalaureate programs offered by the College.

Ursula C. Schwerin at Commencement Ceremony

Ursula C. Schwerin (right) is pictured in graduation regalia at a commencement ceremony for the New York City Technical College. The date of the ceremony is unknown. Ursula C. Schwerin, a former City Tech student, was president of the College from 1978-1988. She was the first woman to be president of a community college in the CUNY system along with the first woman to be president of a technical college in the U.S. Under Schwerin's tenure, the College made the transition from a two-year to a four-year senior college. and the school was thus renamed New York City Technical College.

Otto Klitgord at 1952 Commencement

Otto Klitgord (second from left) is pictured with other guests at the Hotel St. George, site of the February 1952 commencement ceremony of the college. Otto Klitgord was the first president of the New York City College of Technology. He was named director of the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences when it was formed in the 1946 and became president in the 1950s when the administration was reorganized. Klitgord served until 1960, making his tenure as president the longest in City Tech's history.

Otto Klitgord at 1951 Commencement Ceremony

Otto Klitgord is presiding over the May 24, 1951 commencement ceremony of the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences held in Carnegie Hall. Otto Klitgord was the first president of the New York City College of Technology. He was named director of the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences when it was formed in the 1946 and became president in the 1950s when the administration was reorganized. Klitgord served until 1960, making his tenure as president the longest in City Tech's history.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Student Looking at Plans

A student from the New York Trade School in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Dept. looks at plans on top of a building. Black and white photograph contains some damage from adhesive and writing on the front.

Henry R. Long, Research Engineer

Henry R. Long, research engineer speaks at a New York Trade School event, likely a commencement. Black and white photograph.

Carpentry Students at Work

Carpentry students from the New York Trade School at work during a class. Black and white photograph.

Bennett Archambault Portrait

Portrait of Bennett Archambault who was a speaker at the evening school graduation of the New York Trade School in 1949. From a press release attached to the portrait: "Walter Weir, Inc., 250 West 57th Street, New York 19, N.Y., John Black, Public Relations & Publicity Department, Plaza 7-0140, May 23, 1949, For Release: Friday, May 27, 1949, BENNETT ARCHAMBAULT: Member of the Board of Trustees, New York Trade School, and Treasurer, The M.W. Kellogg Company, who reviewed the school's long history and drew an impressive picture of its future, in an address at the 68th Annual Evening School Graduation, held last night (May 26) in the school building on East 67th Street, New York." Black and white photograph.

Joseph Mamarella accepting Stripping Award

Stripping Award is being presented to Joseph Mamarela by Philip Zeiger, member of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. This took place at the May 13, 1995 commencement ceremony of the New York Trade School. Black and white photograph.

Herbert M. Sussman presenting award

Herbert Sussman (left) is shown presenting the John P. Mullen award. Herbert M. Sussman was the College's fifth president. He was inaugurated on June 8, 1972 and the school's commencement ceremony. He served from 1972-1977. By this time, New York City Community College of Applied Arts and Sciences was part of the CUNY system and had merged with the Vorhees Technical Institute.

Herbert M. Sussman

Portrait of Herbert M. Sussman, president 1972-1977. Herbert M. Sussman was the College's fifth president. He was inaugurated on June 8, 1972 and the school's commencement ceremony. He served from 1972-1977. By this time, New York City Community College of Applied Arts and Sciences was part of the CUNY system and had merged with the Vorhees Technical Institute.

Perspective: LaGuardia Community College Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 5

A newsletter published periodically to keep the faculty, students, staff, and community informed about the activities taking place on the campus of LaGuardia Community College. Cover article: SONY SHIFT SCHEDULED SOON, SPOKESMAN SAYS. Other entries include: CUNY TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD TO PROFESSOR MILLER; CHILD CARE LEAVE ADOPTED BY BHE; NINETY SENIOR CITIZENS RECEIVE CERTIFICATES; COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT TO BE HELD AT QUEENS COLLEGE AUDITORIUM; DEAN PALMER TO SING AT SEPT. 16, COMMENCEMENT; FOUR MORE PARAPROFESSIONALS COMPLETE DEGREES.”