Working on a Lathe in the Carpentry Department of the New York Trade School

A student or teacher at the New York Trade School is shown working on a lathe in the Carpentry Department. Black and white photograph credited to the New York City Works Progress Administration.

Students at work in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department of the New York Trade School

Students in the Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Dept. of the New York Trade School are shown hard at work in the classroom. Notice the sign at the rear of the room that reads "Watch Out for Pipes on Floor." Black and white photograph.

Three students working on a project in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department of the New York Trade School

This shows three students working on a unit in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department of the New York Trade School. Black and white photograph.

View of drafting section in Air Conditioning Department of the New York Trade School

Students are shown working in the drafting section of the Air Conditioning Department of the New York Trade School. Black and white photograph that has some damage around the edges.

Alex E. Davis, Graduate of the New York Trade School

Alexander Davis, Jr., a graduate of the Carpentry program of the New York Trade School in 1955 is shown working. Original caption reads, "Carpenter Contractor, Alex E. Davis Builder, Easton, Pa. Alexander Davis, Jr. - Carpentry 1955. The remodeling of old and building of new houses etc., offers many opportunities for success. Mr. Davis is shown hanging a new door on a building." Black and white photograph with caption glued to reverse.

Demonstration of Closed Circuit TV by filming Wiliam C. H. Meyer in an Automotive classroom at the New York Trade School

Depiction of closed circuit TV students at the New York Trade School filming a voltage regulator check performed by William C. H. Meyer. Original caption reads, "Closed-circuit TV takes a class at the New York Trade School into the Automotive Shop where William C. H. Meyer, head of the Automotive Department, demonstrates a voltage-regulator check. Students Robert Niefeld (left) and Denis Mahoney serve as cameramen." Black and white photograph part of series of four photographs accompanying a press release of the New York Trade School announcing the demonstration of a new technique in closed-circuit TV developed at the New York Trade School.

A Camera Class at the New York Trade School

A camera class in the Lithography Department of the New York Trade School poses for a group photo. Black and white photograph mounted on paper.

Students Working in New York Trade School Library

Students are depicted reading and studying at tables in a section of the New York Trade School Library. Black and white photograph.

George E. McLaughlin Speaking at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

A George E. McLaughlin, a New York Trade School administrator, is pictured speaking along with others on dais at the May 1958 commencement ceremony of the New York Trade School. Photograph is black and white.

Dennis Mahoney, Electrician, Consolidated Edison Company, New York

A graduate of the New York Trade School's Electrical program in 1958, Dennis Mahoney is show at work for the Consolidated Edison Company in New York. Caption written on reverse reads "Dennis J. Mahoney is shown closing the Armature Switch of a Rotary Converter in a D.C. substation. The average rotary in our stations has a capacity of 4,200 K.W. and there are 30 such stations in Manhattan with an annual output of 800,000 amperes. Although the D.C. load is gradually being reduced, it can be seen that there is still considerable demand for direct current in Manhattan." Black and white photograph.

Group Photo at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

This is a group photo mainly comprised of the school's administrators taken at the 1958 commencement ceremony of the New York Trade School. Original caption reads, "Back Row - Left to Right: William F. Vanderbeek, Robert H. Scholl, Gurdon Simmon, Miss Marie Kaye, and Peter H. Vermilye. Front Row - Left to Right: Gilbert G. Weaver, George E. McLaughlin, John Clarke, Enders M. Voorhees, Ralph Cole, Frank Casino and Charles Leidig." Black and white photograph.

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 and Andrew Clauson

Otto Klitogord (left) is depicted awarding the Hon. Andrew Clauson (right) with membership in TPS - June 26, 1952. 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 and Lawrence J. Jarvie

Otto Klitgord (left) and Lawrence Jarvie (right) are pictured at a college dinner. 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.