Peter J. Caffrey with BMCC players and coach

Peter J. Caffrey is pictured with the BMCC players and coach, winners of the Metropolitan Community College Holiday Tournament. Peter J. Caffrey was Acting President of the College from 1971-1972 and again from 1977-1978. He was Dean of the College under President Milton Bassin before his first stint as Acting President.

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.