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.

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.

2000 Yearbook

Sept. 2000, 84 p., b&w, color photographs; TOC: Poem-Life…9 / From Student Government…10 / The Vice-Presidents…11 / From the President…13 / Poem-Successfully Growing…14 / Special Events…16 / From the Committee…27 / Student Activities…28 / Graduation Day…34 / Class of 99/2000…39 Yearbook Committee: Vincent Cousin, Allen Scribner, Irene Sosa; Photographs: Vincent Cousin, Allen Scribner; Graduate Photos: Living Image Photo Studio

Perspective: LaGuardia Community College Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 3

"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." No date [1973]; Vol. 1, No. 3; 4 pages; Color (green, black & white); black & white photographs. Cover article: “COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER NAMED, SHIRLEY CHISHOLM TO DELIVER GRADUATION ADDRESS”. Other entries include: “FIORELLO FUNDS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES F INAL AWARDS;” “’TOWN MEETINGS’ PROGRAMS TO BEGIN ON TELEVISION MARCH 17;” “Highights of BLACK HISTORY WEEK.”