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Aerial view of Central Piedmont Community College
No full textAerial View of Central Piedmont Community College, with the Citizen building under construction. Various businesses can been seen lining Independence Blvd (now Charlottetowne Ave) including Athens restraunt and Woodies gas station
For the Record, Vol. 5, No. 1
No full textThe March 2026 issue of For the Record features the latest updates from the Central Piedmont Archives, including missing highlights from 2025, news of an upcoming book featuring Carver College, a 3D printed squirrel, and much more.A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.PAGE 1
FOR THE RECORD
A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
March 2026, Vol. 5, No. 1
NEW LOOK FOR THE NEW VOLUME
To make our newsletter more accessible to our diverse community of readers, we decided to change our look. Headings have been added to improve usability, the content has been broken down into a more straightforward structure, images now have alternate text, and our typeface is more legible.
If you have any questions or recommendations on how we can improve our newsletter, email the Archives (mailto:[email protected]).
A MISSING HIGHLIGHT FROM 2025
We don’t know how it escaped our previous issues, but last year, the Archives assisted WTVI staff by providing historical information about Central Piedmont’s early years for the Echoes of the 60’s: Peace, Love, & Progress television program.
Featured in the 45-minute program are Dr. Hugh Dussek (Chair, History), Mitchell Hagler (former employee), John H. White (alumnus, Pulitzer Prize winner), and Florence Jaffa (alumna).
Special thanks were given to those who participated and contributed, including the Central Piedmont Archives. Watch the program on the PBS Charlotte website (https://www.pbs.org/show/echoes-of-the-60s-peace-love-progress/).
[Image: Graphic poster promoting PBS Charlotte's "Echoes of the 60's" featuring colorful text with the peace sign replacing the letter "o" and hands making peace gestures. The design includes a smiley face, flower, and the tagline "Peace, Love & Progress" against a vibrant purple and orange abstract background.]
NEW PARR CENTER DISPLAYS
In case you missed it, this year’s displays on the third floor of the Parr Center’s Hagemeyer Library are now available for viewing.
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“Behind the Curtains: Exploring the History of Theater at Central Piedmont” features several key individuals who worked with Tom Vance (creator of the drama program) over the years, the College’s first auditorium, and select productions from the early years of theater at Central Piedmont.
“Then & Now: Central Campus” showcases the locations in and around Central Piedmont Community College’s Central Campus that no longer exist, such as Van Every Hall, Jimmie’s Restaurant, the Double Door Inn, and more.
The displays will be up until December 2026. Online versions of the displays, which will be made available through our Displays & Exhibitions guide (https://researchguides.cpcc.edu/archives-exhibitions/current-displays), will arrive later this year.
[Image: Display case featuring a collection of black-and-white and color photographs, maps, and documents related the evolution of Central Piedmont's Central Campus.]
NEW COLLECTION ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
While organizing our accessions last year, we came across a small box with materials related to a community-wide project celebrating Black Mountain College, a short-lived liberal arts school in North Carolina. Coordinated by Pauline Dove Lamal, Program Chair of the Visual Arts department, in 1996, the project consisted of a variety of events, including exhibitions, musical events, lectures, field trips, and more. The finding aid for the Black Mountain College Celebration collection will be added to our ArchivesSpace (https://archives.cpcc.edu/) soon.
THINGS GET "SQUIRRELLY" IN THE ARCHIVES
Legends say a squirrel once existed in our institutional history display, which we set up in 2023 for the College’s 60th anniversary. When installing the tree for the display, however, no squirrel was included as part of the design.
Thanks to Don Michael and Michi Morales, there is now an adorable and furry critter at the base of the tree. Don printed the squirrel using the Makerspace’s 3D printers, and Michi brought it to life with acrylic paint.
A vote on what to name the squirrel was shared with the Central Piedmont Library staff. A variety of clever and comical names were suggested, but the clear winner was Squirrelly
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Temple by Kellie Williams. Squirrelly’s middle name will be Doreen, since Michi wanted to name her after a popular Marvel character.
We’re happy to have Squirrely as part of the Library and Archives team!
[Image: Michi Morales painting a 3D printed squirrel at a wooden table covered with paint bottles, brushes, and paper towels.]
CARVER COLLEGE TO BE FEATURED IN AN UPCOMING BOOK
A journalist contacted the Archives and expressed interest in our floor plans and blueprints of Carver College for an upcoming book about Charlotte’s history.
For those not familiar, Carver College operated from 1949 to 1963. In 1961, it became known as Mecklenburg College. It was merged with the Central Industrial Education Center (CIEC) in 1963 to become Central Piedmont Community College.
With the approval of the Communications, Advancement, and External Engagement (CAEE) department, the chapter focusing on Carver College will feature materials from our collection. We hope to share more information about the book in the future as it becomes available.
COLLEGE ARCHIVIST TO PRESENT AT SNCA/SCCA 2026 JOINT ANNUAL MEETING
This year’s annual meeting of the Society of North Carolina Archivists (SNCA) will be a joint meeting with the South Carolina Archival Association (SCAA) at UNC Charlotte.
The College Archivist will be one of the presenters during a lightning talks session. She’ll be discussing her experience with the History Club and hopes to encourage others to share their institutional history with similar academic groups.
NEW COLLECTION DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC JOURNALS
Did you know Central Piedmont has its own scholarly journal? It’s titled the Central Piedmont Interdisciplinary Studies Journal (CPISJ), and its founding editor is Dr. Deninne Pritchett, the founding faculty director of Central Piedmont’s Honors Program.
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The CPISJ is a peer-reviewed journal that features undergraduate, graduate, and professional research. The scholarly work focuses on various academic fields, including education, social sciences, natural sciences, culture, and business. Visit the CPISJ Guide (https://researchguides.cpcc.edu/academicpublications/CPISJ) and the Academic Journals collection (https://cpcc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/cpa056) to learn more.
FAMILY VISIT TO THE ARCHIVES
LaVette Black and her family visited the Archives earlier this year to take a closer look at our Carver College yearbooks. It turns out her grandfather attended Carver College, and a photo of him happened to be on display in our institutional history display, which prompted the visit to see if they could find more photos. Happy coincidences!
[Image: LaVette Black and her father browsing through Carver College yearbooks on a wooden desk located inside the Archives Reagin Room.]
STATISTICS FROM THE ARCHIVES
Between January and March, we had over 25 archival requests and interactions.
My favorite interaction happened on January 29, when a student, Gregory, visited the Archives because he needed help creating a genealogy tree for his sociology class. The instructor recommended several online tools, but I geared him toward Excel because he had access to it, he knew how to use it, and the cell structure made it possible to create a tree with boxes that he could customize with different colors, fonts, and outlines.
We also hosted two instruction classes (ENG112 and HIS131) in the Archives Reading Room, welcomed a Culinary Arts tour, and introduced 20 new staff and faculty members to our space.
Lastly, a batch of 65 students stopped by our table during Student Resources Day in February to learn a bit about Central Piedmont’s history and the services we offer, such as assistance with primary source research.
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[Image: A display table showcasing Central Piedmont Community College history with books photos of current displays, like "BEHIND THE CURTAINS" and "THEN & NOW: CENTRAL CAMPUS," alongside historical images and informational cards.]
CENTRAL PIEDMONT HISTORY: FUN FACT
In 1967, electronics technology students transformed a 1961 Renault into an electric car as part of their research project. It had a top speed of 45mph and a 2-hour battery life. It was the first electric car seen in Charlotte since the 1920s.
This newsletter was written by Johnamarie Macías de la Torre, College Archivist.
To learn more about the Central Piedmont Archives:
- Visit the Archives Website: https://www.cpcc.edu/about-central-piedmont/college-archives
- Explore Our Digital Collections: https://cpcc.contentdm.oclc.org/
- Browse Through Our Archives Guides: https://researchguides.cpcc.edu/archives
If you have materials you’d like to donate or transfer, or if you have questions about the College’s history, email the Archives (mailto:[email protected])
For the Record, Vol. 4, No. 4
No full textThe December 2025 issue of For the Record features the latest updates from the Central Piedmont Archives, including news of our first external researcher, a new tape converter for small in-house projects, a year-end review of 2025, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.FOR THE RECORD
A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
December 2025
Vol. 4, No. 4
Happy Holidays!
Another year has flown by! I’m grateful I spent it doing a job I absolutely love (even when I find 24-year-old candy). I can’t wait to see what 2026 will bring next. Here's to another year of discovery and connection! In the meantime, wishing you all a happy holiday break and an exciting start to your new year. ✨
Our First External Researcher
While we’ve had external guests visit the archive for history-related information in the past, we welcomed our first external researcher this year! The researcher was a Historic Preservation Specialist from the Historic Landmarks Department, and he was interested in our Historic Pottstown collection (CPA.060), which contains the materials related to Betty Jane “Bee Jay” Caldwell’s life as a community activist from Pottstown, the historically Black neighborhood in Huntersville, North Carolina. If you’d like to view or research the materials in the archive, please contact [email protected].
Collage & Chat’s First Digitized Scrapbook
Collage & Chat, an event organized by Johnamarie and Janice Hall for the Global Events Committee’s Study Abroad Fair, drew a diverse group of students and staff. Participants crafted vibrant and meaningful collages centered around international themes. The final creations were scanned, and the digital copies were compiled into a scrapbook, which you can view here (https://researchguides.cpcc.edu/archives-projects/collage-and-chat).
The Small Yet Powerful Tape Converter
We recently acquired our own VHS tape converter for small-scale, in-house projects. Johnamarie digitized two video tapes from 1991, showcasing notable speakers. One tape features scholar and activist Adelaide Sanford, while the other includes Charlotte’s first Black mayor, Harvey Gantt. We are eager to digitize more historically significant tapes and make them accessible through our digital collections on CONTENTdm.
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A Look Back at 2025
- We had over 950 people visit the archive in 2025. Over 500 of those visits were made by students. That's almost a 19 percent increase from last year's gate count.
- We received about 55 archival research requests this year. There were about 30 questions last year. It's great to see people becoming more aware of the archive and reaching out for information.
- 15 instruction classes took place in the archive this year. They were mostly all ENG 112 and HIS 131/132 classes interested in learning about primary sources.
- We received about 25 transfers and donations. One of those donations came to us thanks to UNC Charlotte.
- In terms of processing, Johnamarie re-processed the Central High School, Carver and Mecklenburg Colleges, and CIEC collections to update the finding aids. She also processed the Athletics collection. The Literary Festival and Theater collections are almost done, so finding aids for those two collections should be available by early 2026.
Additional Updates
- The slides from the Theater collection are fully organized, thanks to past volunteers.
- The Archives webpage (https://www.cpcc.edu/about-central-piedmont/college-archives) has been revised in preparation for the new website redesign launching in summer 2026.
- Our Instagram account is no longer active, but archival content will be published on the College’s main account (@centralpiedmontcc - https://www.instagram.com/centralpiedmontcc).
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New Additions to the Reading Room’s Book Collection
About 130 books were added to the Reading Room’s book collection in 2025. Here are a few we recommend browsing in person:
- An African American Album: The Black Experience in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, published by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
- Betty Feezor’s Carolina Recipes by Betty Feezor
- Ghost Stories of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County: Remnants of the Past in a New South by Stephanie Burt Williams
- Central Piedmont's Classy Cooks: Raising the Culinary Arts to a New Degree, published by Central Piedmont Community College
- Hornets Homecooking by the Junior League of Charlotte
Looking Ahead to 2026 ✨
There'll be two new exhibitions coming to the third floor of the Hagemeyer Library. One will be about past theater productions, and the other will focus on locations in and around Central Campus that no longer exist. They should be up by the end of January.
Off-site storage transfers will continue. There are about 135 boxes left. We plan to bring back about 90 of them in 2026. That's 15 boxes every other month.
Also, we’re looking forward to more processing! Johnamarie will continue working on the College Reports collection and the College News Publications collection in the new year.
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Archives Corner
In 1966, the Student Government Association Legislative Council approved and selected a design for a class ring.
The ring had the school seal, the year of graduation, and other symbols representing various fields of study available at Central Piedmont.
[Clipping of students looking at ring samples and designs.]
Source: The Prospector, October 1966 (Vol. 2, No. 1) - College News Publications collection (CPA.035)
If you have materials you’d like to donate or transfer, or if you have questions about the College’s history, contact [email protected]
For the Record, Vol. 4, No. 2
No full textThe June 2025 issue of For the Record features the latest updates from the Central Piedmont Archives, including recent additions to the Archives Reading Room and Central High School collection, a new LibGuide aimed at informing student clubs and organizations on how to preserve their voices, volunteer highlights, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.FOR THE RECORD
A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
June 2025
Vol. 4, No. 2
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Finding Joy in Archival Research Requests
As the College Archivist, one of my favorite things to do is answer research requests. Some examples include “Do you have photos of this building?” or “Do you know what year that program started?” This often involves poking around in boxes or scrolling through folders of digitized files. I’ll be delivering a 10-minute presentation about this topic at this year’s SEAA/SGA Virtual Summer Symposium. The theme is “Note to Self – Find Joy,” so I’m looking forward to sharing how research requests bring me joy.
Recent Addition to the Archives Reading Room
A miniature version of the Aspire statue can now be found in the Central Piedmont Archives. This bronze-cast sculpture, also known as a maquette, is lighter (but still heavy!) than the full-sized Aspire statue, which weighs 12,000 pounds. The Aspire monument, located on the lawn of the Overcash Center, was commissioned by the Queens Table and crafted by world renowned sculptor Greg Wyatt in 2005.
Yearbooks Donated to the CHS Collection
Johnamarie donated four yearbooks to the Central High School collection earlier this spring. The yearbooks, from the years 1954, 1955, 1956, and 1957, provide a glimpse into the vibrant student community and their extracurricular activities. She also recently acquired the 1958 yearbook, which features Gus Roberts' junior year portrait. Roberts made history by integrating Central High School in September 1957 and graduating in 1959.
Central High School Collection Open for Research
The Central High School collection has been officially organized and inventoried! And for the first time ever, this collection has a traditional finding aid. Additionally, visitors can now explore the online version of the finding aid and get a better understanding of what’s included in the collection. Next in line for revision is the College Publications collection, so stay tuned for updates!
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Archives Conference Coming to Blue Ridge Community College
Members of the North Carolina Community College Archives Association (NCCCAA) will be traveling to Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC, for the 4th Annual Conference on August 1. Session topics include community memory projects, preservation, public relations, genealogy, and more. For those interested in attending, find more information about registration on the NCCCAA website.
Student Publishes and Donates Poem Book
Cristy Gerasimchuk, a student at Central Piedmont, recently published a book of poems titled SN: Somebody, Nobody. This collection of poems is described as a “captivating poetry book written from the heart. This book talks about the hurt and heartache that comes from losing people and how to heal and carry on.” Additionally, Cristy generously donated a copy to the Archives, where it now lives with the rest of the Reading Room’s book collection.
Off-Site Storage Update
As we continue to process collections and optimize our on-site space, we also request boxes from our off-site facility. Currently, we have approximately 180 boxes remaining in off-site storage. Originally, there were 300+ boxes, so significant progress has been made over the years to reduce our backlog.
Emergency Plan Drafted
In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in 2024, Johnamarie created an emergency plan for the Central Piedmont Archives and started acquiring basic emergency supplies. While it is still in the initial draft phase, this plan provides important guidance for responding to and recovering from disasters.
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History Club Presentations Recap
The History Club had a fun and informative spring semester and saw an increase in student participation. Johnamarie also delivered three presentations: The History of the Industrial Education Centers, The Visiting Artist Program, and The History of Student Publications at Central Piedmont. If you’re interested in joining the History Club, whether as a participant or a presenter, be sure to reach out to Dr. Hugh Dussek at [email protected].
New LibGuide for Student Clubs and Organizations
Student clubs and organizations are an important aspect of Central Piedmont’s history. To help preserve their stories, Johnamarie created a “Preserve Your History” LibGuide that provides guidelines on how to evaluate their records, outlines best practices to follow, and offers information on how to donate to the Central Piedmont Archives.
This LibGuide was adapted from the resources and initiatives created by:
- University of Pittsburg (Student Organization Records Toolkit)
- Northwestern University Archives (Make Your Mark)
- UNC Chapel Hill's Student Organizations Archive
The next step is to share this guide with Student Life coordinators and faculty advisors, with the aim of encouraging students to recognize the importance of preserving their voices and club histories.
Volunteering for the Summer
We have a new student volunteer: Bemnet Gebreyesus! Bemnet will be organizing and inventorying cassette tapes created in association with the North Carolina Rural Renaissance Project. (Flip to the next page to learn more about this project.) We thank you for volunteering your time and energy with the Central Piedmont Archives, Bemnet!
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Archives Corner
The North Carolina Rural Renaissance Project (NCCRRP) was an initiative that began in September 1976 by a consortium of 10 community colleges and technical institutes.
Its goals were to train instructors in developing audiovisual media, to design and create instructional modules on vocational and adult basic education topics, and to distribute these modules throughout the state to non-traditional students who wanted to learn.
Central Piedmont Community College was one of the participating institutions.
Photo: An instructor poses with the ‘Audio Visual Modules for Your Students’ guide from the NC Rural Renaissance Project. (1970s-1980s)
If you have materials you’d like to donate or transfer, or if you have questions about the College’s history, contact [email protected]
For the Record, Vol. 4, No. 3
No full textThe September 2025 issue of For the Record features the latest updates from the Central Piedmont Archives, including recent additions to our digital collections on CONTENTdm, a new institutional history display in the Parr Center, information about upcoming events, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.FOR THE RECORD
A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
September 2025
Vol. 4, No. 3
College Archivist Joins College Senate
Thanks to Jeremy Clark’s nomination, I will be serving in College Senate for the 2025-2027 term. As a College Senator, I decided to join the Student Success Committee to better support students and enhance their academic experiences. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues and making a positive impact!
New Institutional History Display
A newly updated institutional history display, titled “The Roots of Central Piedmont,” is now available just outside the archive on the third floor of the Hagemeyer Library. The display features brief histories of the Central Industrial Education Center and Mecklenburg College, both of which merged in 1963 to become Central Piedmont. It also includes glimpses of Central High School, Second Ward High School, and Carver College (which later became known as Mecklenburg College). Let us know what you think!
Former WTVI Employee Donates 'After Dark' Recordings
Earlier this summer, Bill Barnes, the director and producer of WTVI’s live music series 'After Dark,' which aired from 1980 to 1985, generously donated digital recordings of these performances to the Central Piedmont Archives. Johnamarie has been working on organizing and uploading the materials to the archive’s digital collections on CONTENTdm. It is with deep sadness, however, to announce that Mr. Barnes
passed away in late August. The archive will continue to upload and preserve the recordings and photographs he contributed in his honor.
Recent Additions to CONTENTdm
In addition to the 'After Dark' series recordings, the archive’s digital collections on CONTENTdm have expanded to include the Historic Pottstown collection (CPA.060) and the Literary Magazines collection (CPA.053). Currently, the Literary Magazines collection showcases every issue of 'The Hammer,' and it will continue to feature new issues in the future. By the end of the fall semester, Johnamarie also hopes to include other literary magazines, such as 'The Paul Atwell Memorial Literary Magazine' and the 'Keystone.'
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Archival Collection Updates
The Theater collection (CPA.040) and the Literary and Arts Festivals collection (CPA.041) are almost complete, thanks to the combined efforts of Kayla Price, Appollonia Smith, and past volunteers. Whether it was sleeving photographic materials or entering data into a spreadsheet, we can’t thank them enough for dedicating their time and energy to preserving the rich history of our institution. We are excited to share the finding aids and inventories of these collections in the near future!
Appollonia’s Creations
Individual containers for Betacam and U-matic tapes are difficult to find these days. However, our student worker, Appollonia, has been diligently crafting custom cases using archival materials for some of the exposed tapes in our AV collection. She also created templates so that future student workers and archival staff can replicate her work. Appollonia’s ingenuity and attention to detail help ensure that these tapes continue to be preserved for future access and digitization.
Browsing the CHS Yearbooks
In September, Nick Forney, an instructor in Practical Nursing, visited the archive to explore the Central High School yearbooks
and locate his grandparents’ senior portraits. They both graduated from Central High School in the 1950s, prior to the school closing its doors in 1959. The remaining students at Central High School relocated to Garinger High School, where remnants of Central High continue to live
on, such as the wildcat mascot and the blue and gray school colors.
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Recent Activity
Instruction: About 85 students visited the Archives for their library instruction sessions about primary sources. Johnamarie highlighted a handful of primary sources from Central Piedmont’s history prior to Margaret Steitz (Instruction & E-Learning Librarian) leading the sessions. The classes included ENG 112 (Lance Phillips and Yustin Riopko) and HIS 131 (Nerlynn Etienne).
Programming: Earlier in September, Johnamarie partnered with Dr. Hugh Dussek for a Professional Development Day presentation on the histories of Charlotte and Central Piedmont. We had a full house! Then, at Welcome Fest, more than 75 students visited the Archives table, where they learned brief facts about their College’s history through a trivia game.
Processing: Johnamarie’s currently revising and/or organizing three different collections—the College News Publications collection (CPA.035), the Student Life collection (CPA.050), and the Reports collection (collection number to be determined). More updates to come soon!
Upcoming Events
October 29: Join Johnamarie and the History Club for a virtual presentation about the history of the Central Campus and how it has changed over the years. The History Club takes places on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM on Microsoft Teams. Contact Dr. Hugh Dussek ([email protected]) to receive future invites to club meetings and presentations.
November 19: For International Education Week, join Johnamarie and Janice Hall for a 2-hour collage-making event on the first floor of the Parr Center, where you can collage and chat with us about an international place you've visited or would love to visit, your heritage, or a family recipe that means a lot to you. Completed collages will be scanned and included in a digital scrapbook!
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Archives Corner
Did you know a wild turkey briefly lived on the Merancas Campus during the early 1990s? A faculty member named him Tom Tom Meleagris Gallopavo (Latin for his genus and species) and made him an official student identification card.
Source: The Spark, November 1992 (Vol. 41, No. 2) - College News Publications collection (CPA.035)
If you have materials you’d like to donate or transfer, or if you have questions about the College’s history, contact [email protected]
For the Record, Vol. 4, No. 1
No full textThe March 2025 issue of For the Record features new and exciting updates from the Central Piedmont Archives, including a visit from a past Visiting Artist, a music instructor's incredible work on Mecklenburg College's alma mater, the volunteers contributing their time and energy to making our collections accessible, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.FOR THE RECORD
A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
March 2025
Vol. 4, No. 1
Who’s the New College Archivist?
My name is Johnamarie, but I also go by Johna. I was born in Puerto Rico andraised in the Bronx, my favorite colors are yellow and orange, I studied archaeologyin college, I enjoy going to comic cons, and I love watching classic game shows, butmost of all, I love working in archives! I’m looking forward to continuing my journeyhere at Central Piedmont as the new College Archivist. I’m committed to making thearchives an accessible resource for everyone. Feel free to stop by and say hi!
Revisiting the Visiting Artist Program
While working on the Presidential Papers collection and theReading Room’s book display, Johnamarie was excited tolearn Central Piedmont had participated in the Visiting Artist Program, an initiative created by the North Carolina Arts Council and the North Carolina Community College Systemin 1971. The Visiting Artist Program brought over 300 artists tothe various community colleges across the state, and twelve of those artists came to Central Piedmont before the > Continued on Page 2
Former Visiting Artist Returns to the College
Soprano singer and voice instructor Jacquelyn Culpepper came to the Archives in February to check out the newly unveiled Visiting Artist Program display that features her and five other artists. Culpepper served as Central Piedmont’s Visiting Artist from 1990 to 1992. In addition, she generously donated some ephemeral items, including a Summer Theatre program of the 1991 production The Sound of Music.
New Exhibition Highlights Student Publications
Located on the third floor of the Hagemeyer Library, “ReadAll About It: Student Publications at Central Piedmont,1965-2005” highlights articles from Central Piedmont’s student newspapers and newsletters that focused onlocal, national, and global issues, from the importance ofvoting to the Vietnam War. With The Prospector, the firststudent publication, celebrating its 60th anniversary this > Continued on Page 2
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year, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on one of the biggest and most informative collections in the Central Piedmont Archives. Johnamarie spent about three months researching the collection, developing an outline and concept for the six display cases, and installing the various pieces. She also brought a (broken) 1970s typewriter from home to give the display a nostalgic touch. “Read All About It” will be available for viewing until the end of 2025.
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program officially ended in 1995. Of the original twelve artists, six are showcased in the exhibition: Joan Brown (Piano), Steven Rosenberg (Recorder/Early Instruments), John Hilarides (Photography), Christina Pacosz (Poetry), James Byrne (Painting), and Jacquelyn Culpepper (Vocal Music). Additionally, the display features interactive music boxes—simply press abutton and enjoy a song! “The Visiting Artists of Central Piedmont” will be available for viewing until the end of 2025.
Archival Photos Featured at MLK Event
Earlier in February, we received a unique request from Katrina Johnson, the Executive Director of Student Life, Mentoring and Coaching/TRIO-SSS. She wanted to highlight materials from the Archives at an MLK breakfast event. In response, we designed a two-poster display featuring past MLK-related events and initiatives, including a club's participation in the 20th anniversary of the March on Washington and the MLK Challenge. We were thrilled to have the chance to showcase photographs and clippings from our collections for this special occasion!
Event Traveling Carver College Display
For Black History Month, the Central Piedmont Library and Archives designed a seven-poster display to recognizeand honor Carver College and its role in advancing African American achievement through vocational studies and workforce preparation in Charlotte, NC, from 1949 to 1963. This traveling display invited the college community tolearn more about one of its founding institutions and the educational opportunities it offered.
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Collections Open for Research
We’re happy to announce the Carver and MecklenburgColleges collection (CPA.032) and the Athletics collection(CPA.051) are both open for research! Anyone interested inseeing these materials in person can make an appointment by emailing [email protected]. Other collections, such as the Central High School collection, the Central Industrial Education Center collection, and many more, are currently under review and updated finding aids will be made available in due time.
Bringing Mecklenburg College’s Alma Mater Back to Life
Earlier this year, the Central Piedmont Archives enlisted the expertise of music instructor Nathan Hudson for aspecial alma mater project. Nathan took the lead in recreating Central Piedmont’s alma mater in 2023, but this time, he helped revive Mecklenburg College’s alma mater. We have an old photocopy of the sheet music for the alma mater, although some sections are harder to decipher than others. Nevertheless, Nathan successfully updated the sheet music and provided us with a liverecording of the alma mater. We intend to include these materials in our digital collections, so stay tuned forupdates!
Visit Our New Exhibitions Guide
To enhance the discoverability of our exhibition guides, Johnamarie developed a comprehensive one-stop guide that includes every exhibition since our relocation to the Parr Center in 2022. She’s also working on creating onlineversions of the two current displays — “Read All About It: Student Publications at Central Piedmont, 1965-2005” and“The Visiting Artists of Central Piedmont” — which she hopes to publish later this spring.
HIS 131 and ENG 112 Receive Instruction on Primary Resources in the Archives
Back in January, Margaret Steitz led three instruction sessions about primary sources in the Archives Reading Room. A few students stuck around after the sessions to get a tour of the space and a brief overview of the College’s history.
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Volunteers Getting It Done
We are excited to welcome Kayla Price (Harris Campus), Anne Egger (Central Campus), andElizabeth Conner (student) as volunteers in the Central Piedmont Archives. Kayla is working onrehousing, organizing, and inventorying the compact discs (CDs) in the Theater collection. Anne isupdating collection numbers and rehousing meeting minutes of administrative collectionscurrently under revision. Finally, Elizabeth is transferring negatives and theater slides to archivalpreservers. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions!
Central High Yearbook Gets a Closeup
Liza Mahachek, co-host of Positively Charlotte on Queen City News, stopped by the Central Piedmont Archives to capture video footage of one of our Central High School yearbooks for a feel-good story about the Class of 1952. This special group of alumni has been gathering monthly for lunch, sharing memories from their high school years and keeping each other updated on their lives. Catch a glimpse of the 1952 yearbook and some of Central High’s alumni on Instagram.
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Archives Corner
Cynthia Young Hutchins was a junior high school dropout and a mother of two children when she decided to become an electronics engineer at 22. She came across an ad for the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) program in The Charlotte Observer, passed the exam, and subsequently entered the Electrical/Electronics EngineeringTechnology Program at Central Piedmont. She earned her degree in 1978, becoming one of the first three women to graduate from the electronics program. In 1981, she received the Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award.
If you have materials you’d like to donate or transfer, or if you have questions about the College’s history, contact [email protected]
Central Piedmont Interdisciplinary Studies Journal (CPISJ)
No full textThe Central Piedmont Interdisciplinary Studies Journal (PISJ) is a peer-reviewed highlighting undergraduate, graduate, and professional research. Dr. Deninne Pritchett is the Founding Editor of PISJ as well as the Founding Faculty Director of the Central Piedmont Honors Program. She is also a Fulbright Specialist and an Associate Professor of Psychology
For the Record, Vol. 3, No. 2
No full textThe May 2024 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, shines a spotlight on Gloria Kelley, looks back at the June 1964 commencement ceremony of the Beatty's Ford Road Campus of Central Piedmont Community College, provides processing updates of Dr. Ruth G. Shaw's presidential papers, focuses on the two volunteers contributing their time during the summer, highlights Erin and Johnamarie's trip to the State Archives for the SNCA 2024 Annual Meeting, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.M A Y 2 0 2 4 | V O L . 3 , N O . 2
FOR THE RECORD
A Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Mecklenburg College, p. 2
Dr. Ruth G. Shaw Papers, p. 3
Meet our Volunteers, p. 4
Presenting at SNCA, p. 7
End-of-Year Updates, p. 8
RETIREMENT OF GLORIA
KELLEY
On February 29, 2024, our Dean of Library
Services, Gloria Kelley, officially retired from
Central Piedmont after 20 years of dedicated
service.
As a lifelong advocate of learning, Gloria works to
ensure that libraries are accessible to all walks of
life, whether it be through programming,
networking opportunities or the resources we
provide.
The Central Piedmont Archives is indebted to
Gloria and her unwavering support for what we
do to preserve our institutional history. Though
the archive has existed as a collecting unit since
1969, the research unit it is known as today was
formally established during the college’s 50th
anniversary in 2013 and grew under Gloria’s
leadership of the library.
Header: Gloria Kelley, former Dean of Library Services.
Above: Gloria Kelley and the former Vice President of Facilities, Dr.
Kathy Drumm, at the 2013 dedication of the Archives.
By Erin Allsop
Through advocacy efforts, Gloria helped to grow the
archives department from a “lone arranger” part-time
position into a tiny (yet mighty) team of two with the
proper resources to store our institutional heritage
collections in a space that is inviting, inclusive, and
accessible to all.
Thank you, Gloria, for your support and dedication to
our history and to our community. We look forward
to your return as a volunteer - whenever that may be!
As the 2023-2024 academic year comes to a close, we naturally reflect on joy that commencement continues bring our community over these last 60 years. This year, in particular, marks 60th anniversary of for students at Beatty’s Ford Road Campus Central Piedmont, formerly known as Mecklenburg College - an archival moment worthy recognition.Upon the passing of Community College Act in 1963, Central Industrial Education Center merged with Mecklenburg to form Piedmont.Rather than move all students into one facility too small to hold such a large number of students, college administration (under the direction Dr. Richard Hagemeyer) decided operate out two campuses until 1964 - Elizabeth Avenue Campus Central High School and Beatty’s Ford Road former Mecklenburg College facility. Though it was a small class, last graduating class of the Beatty’s Ford Road campus celebrated in style with journalist and civil rights activist, Harry Golden, as their commencement speaker. To all graduates of past and present - Congratulations!Though it was a small class, last graduatingclass of the Beatty’s Ford Road campuscelebrated in style with journalist and civilrights activist, Harry Golden, as theircommencement speaker. To all graduates of past and present -Congratulations!PROCESSING UPDATES:DR. RUTH G. SHAW’SPRESIDENTIAL PAPERSFor those not familiar, Dr. Ruth G. Shaw was the second president of Central Piedmont from 1986 to 1992. Her presidential papers had been partially processed years ago, but I’ve reprocessing (providing more accurate and descriptive folder titles, removing rusty staples, identifying important items, etc.) make her part Presidential Papers Collection accessible researchers members community.Some of the interesting items I’ve come across so far include a group photo Fred D. Alexander Scholarship recipients and Dr. Shaw Barbara Bush in 1988 (latter which had only previously existed as clipping from student publication).About two-thirds of the collection has been reprocessed, so we hope to make her papers available for research by fall semester!About two-thirds of the collection has beenreprocessed, so we hope to make her papersavailable for research by the fall semester!AT THE ARCHIVES WITH JOSÉ
By José Cañas
Before the beginning of 2024 spring semester, I tasked myself with touring newly designed Parr Center. To my delight, it was even better than what had envisioned. The brand-new building jam-packed a communal area, food vendors, and most importantly, library.
When I visited the library, wanted to explore entire thing and my last stop was College Archives. walked in, feeling like entering a whimsical fairyland filled with history, books, photographs—you can say total history nerd paradise!
I spoke to Johnamarie Macias, one of the archivists, and explained how awed was. She gave me useful information on access archival material online schedule time look at any collections in person. was so excited about finding Archives that wanted become part team. This led getting touch with Erin Allsop, head Archivist, expressing want join team a volunteer.
As of May 1st, I have been volunteering at the Archives, enjoying myself and learning a lot about Charlotte history Central Piedmont. I’ve rehousing negative film strips 35 mm slides into archival preservers that better protect slides. This also makes finding what you need easier.
I love the Archives and would encourage all students to come by look at our history; you never know what will find or new lesson might learn.
I decided to volunteer in the Central Piedmont Archives simply because I am a History Nerd. I
enjoy any opportunity to learn about things from a historical perspective. It was during my
orientation for full-time employment that I learned about the Archives and all of the work they do
here at the college—and I was immediately interested.After joining the History Department as an Adjunct Faculty member in the fall of 2023 andreferring students to the Archives for assistance with assignments, I decided I wanted to learnmore about the actual work that goes into archiving. In my short time (so far) as a volunteer, Ihave learned a lot, in terms of the practice of archiving and proper care of items, pictures, etc. Ihave also learned and seen a lot of cool things in terms of the development and growth of thecollege. Especially some of the interesting events and partnerships the college has had.I decided to volunteer in the Central Piedmont Archives simply because am a History Nerd. enjoy any opportunity learn about things from historical perspective. It was during my orientation for full-time employment that learned and all of work they do here at college—immediately interested.After joining the History Department as an Adjunct Faculty member in fall of 2023 and referring students to Archives for assistance with assignments, I decided wanted learn more about actual work that goes into archiving. In my short time (so far) a volunteer, have learned lot, terms practice archiving proper care items, pictures, etc. also seen lot cool things development growth college. Especially some interesting events partnerships college has had.Currently, I am working to rehouse 35 mm slides in preparation for them eventually be scanned. have had an opportunity see so many amazing photos taken by former college photographers. enjoy learning about how the pictures (and people/things them) relate history of college. This experience has impacted not only my work as employee, but also Charlotte community. grateful serve Archives with guidance Erin Johnamarie cannot wait learn more.Destiny B. Crawford
, a Student
Success Coach and Recruiter as
well as a History Adjunct
Instructor at Central Piedmont
Community College, spends a
couple of hours of her free time
volunteering at the College
Archives.
One of her tasks involvestransferring 35 mm slides fromold plastic sheets to archivalpreservers. During one of hervolunteer days, she came across aset of five slides that shockedboth me and Erin.These slides feature BettyFriedan (a leading figure in thewomen’s movement and authorof The Feminine Mystique) andPhyllis Schlafly (a political activistbest known for her opposition tothe women’s movement and theEqual Rights Amendment). Bothwomen spoke at CentralPiedmont in May 1978. While TheSpark, a student newspaper,briefly documented the debate,we didn’t have photos of thisevent—until now!Thanks to the work of volunteerslike Destiny and José, we’re ableto make these photos available tothe Central Piedmont community!REHOUSING SLIDES LEADS TOAN INCREDIBLE FINDBy Johnamarie Macias
Betty Friedan pointing to her Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) button.
Phyllis Schlafly taking a question from the audience.Erin Allsop
and
Johnamarie Macias
traveled to the State Archives in Raleigh,
North Carolina, earlier in April to present
at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society
of North Carolina Archivists (SNCA). It was
the first time Erin and Johnamarie
presented together! They talked about
the various outreach initiatives that have
helped increase archival awareness and
engagement at the Central Piedmont
Archives.PRESENTING AT THE2024 SNCA ANNUAL MEETINGBy Archives StaffAbove: Erin and Johnamarie at the newly-redesigned North Carolina Freedom Park behind State Archives. Above: Johnamarie standingbeside her poster, “Out of Optical Storage and Into Social Media Feeds: Using Adobe Premiere Pro to Migrate Video From Optical Media.” Right: Erin and Johnamarie discussing the employee connections they’ve made through collaborations with Talent Development. Photo by Adreonna Bennett.Erin and Johnamarie collaborated withthe Instruction & Research Services (IRS)department to provide primary sourceresearch instruction. Between Januaryand May 2024, Archives staff participatedin 5 library instruction sessions: 1 withDeborah Brown (Honors English, seenon the right), 2 with Nerlynn Etienne(HIS 131/132), and another 2 with YustinRiopko (ENG 112).Erin and Johnamarie, along with Dr.Hugh Dussek, took part in the “This isMeck" festival in April at IndependencePark. This was a free history festival,presented in partnership with the Trailof History, and it celebrated the 50thanniversary of Mecklenburg CountyPark and Recreation.Erin and Johnamarie, along with Dr. Hugh Dussek, took part in the “This is Meck" festival April at Independence Park. was a free history festival, presented partnership Trail of History, it celebrated 50th anniversary Mecklenburg County Park Recreation.
At the “This is Meck” festival, Erin and Johnamarie met Frederick DeShon Murphy, founder of History Before Us. He approached us with idea collaborating on a social media post about Harry Golden, so we worked him Central Piedmont student, Maveah Griffith, to create short video Golden’s legacy. Find it here Instagram.
Back in March, Johnamarie had herfirst trip to Greensboro when shejoined other members of the NorthCarolina Community College ArchivesAssociation (NCCCAA) to visit theMartha Blakeney Hodges SpecialCollections and University Archives atthe University of North Carolina atGreensboro. She learned how toengage students in primary sourceanalysis and got a behind-the-sceneslook of the archive. To prepare for a History Club presentation about Dr. Peter C. Goldmark, the inventor of long-playing (LP) record, Johnamarie went on hunt to track down Shriner Music Library in Sloan-Morgan Building Central Campus. She found it Room 223 second floor. The library contains books, LP records, and CDs. It’s only open during limited hours, but if you’d like know more it, get touch with music instructor Christine Leimer. Back in March, Johnamarie had her first trip to Greensboro when she joined other members of the North Carolina Community College Archives Association (NCCCAA) visit Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University at Greensboro. She learned how engage students primary source analysis got a behind-the-scenes look archive. VISIT THE ARCHIVESWEBSITEBROWSE OUR DIGITALCOLLECTIONSVISIT OUR RESEARCH &EXHIBITION GUIDESIt’s been 50 years since The Palimpsest, aCentral Piedmont literary magazine, wasfirst published in the summer of 1974.Sponsored by the Student GovernmentAssociation, it was composed entirely ofstudent compositions, poems, andgraphics. Copies were made available tostudents for free at the reference desk ofthe library.It’s been 50 years since The Palimpsest, a Central Piedmont literary magazine, was first published in the summer of 1974. Sponsored by Student Government Association, it composed entirely student compositions, poems, and graphics. Copies were made available to students for free at reference desk library.Visit DigitalNC to read this publication online. FOLLOW US ONINSTAGRA
For the Record, Vol. 3, No. 3
No full textThe August 2024 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, provides an adorable life update about Erin Allsop and briefly recaps the 3rd Annual North Carolina Community College Archives Association (NCCCAA) Conference. It also highlights various updates from the Archives Department, including a recent book donation to the Central Piedmont Archives, a visit to the Queens University of Charlotte's archives, a new digitization project, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.Wishing a hearty congratulations to our
College Archivist, Erin Allsop! Last month, she
gave birth to a wonderful baby girl. Her name
is Annie Kate.
Before Erin went on maternity leave, the staff
of the Central Piedmont Library treated her to
a baby shower and gifted Annie Kate dozens
of children’s books, like Dragons Love Tacos,
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Corduroy.
We hope these books will spark a love of
reading in Erin’s little one. We also hope Erin
continues to enjoy this next chapter in her
family’s story!
A U G U S T 2 0 2 4 | V O L . 3 , N O . 3
FOR THE RECORD
A Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
NCCCAA Conference, p. 2
News & Notes, p. 3
Cato Campus Exhibition
Book Donations
Queens University Visit
And more!
Archives Corner, p. 8
ERIN’S BUNDLE OF JOY
Header: Attendees of the 3rd Annual North Carolina Community
College Archives Association (NCCCAA) Conference at Central
Piedmont.
Above: Erin at her book-themed baby shower.
As members of the North CarolinaCommunity College ArchivesAssociation (NCCCAA), Erin and Iwere proud to host the 3rd annualconference at our home institutionin Charlotte, NC.The conference kicked off withopening remarks by Clark Adams,the President of the NCCC ArchivesAssociation, Dr. KandiDeitemeyer, the President ofCentral Piedmont, and Dr. Jeff Cox,the President of the North CarolinaCommunity College System(NCCCS). Dr. Heather Hill, Provost,and Dr. Amy Bruining, Interim VicePresident of Student Affairs, werealso in attendance.The lineup of the one-dayconference contained 12 sessionsby various librarians and archivistsfrom across the state, including myown presentation about theArchival Photos Reimagined project.Attendees also got a tour of theCentral Piedmont Archives and aspecially-made wooden coasterwith the NCCCAA logo from theMakerspace.Many thanks to the NCCCAAPlanning Committee, the CentralPiedmont Library, and ouresteemed College administratorsfor their support. We are lookingforward to the next conference atBlue Ridge Community College!CENTRAL PIEDMONT HOSTS NCCC ARCHIVESASSOCIATION CONFERENCEBy Johnamarie Macias
Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer (top), President of Central Piedmont, and Jeff Cox middle), the NCCC System, speaking to attendees 3rd Annual Conference. Bottom: Group photo.
By Johnamarie MaciasAn exhibit about the history of the CatoCampus is on display at the Cato CampusLibrary. The display features photographsand newspaper clippings from the CentralPiedmont Archives that highlight the originand growth of the Cato Campus, formerlyknown as the Northeast Campus. To learnabout how the campus got its name andother interesting facts, visit the Cato CampusLibrary.NEWS & NOTESAn exhibit about the history of Cato Campus is on display at Library. The features photographs and newspaper clippings from Central Piedmont Archives that highlight origin growth Campus, formerly known as Northeast Campus. To learn how campus got its name other interesting facts, visit Over the summer, the staff of CharlotteMecklenburg Library’s Robinson-SpanglerCarolina Room connected the CentralPiedmont Archives with a local Charlotteanand her mother’s cherished book collection.The books — mostly pertaining to thehistory of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County,and other local topics — needed a newhome, and we jumped up at the chance ofadding these titles to our Reading Roomcollection. We can’t thank Linda Daltonenough for her generosity. They’re beingcataloged by Resource Services, but wehope to have them on our shelves verysoon!HISTORY OF CHARLOTTEBOOKS DONATED TO THEARCHIVESSarah Sowa, formerly a librarian at MitchellCommunity College, is now the Archives andSpecial Collections Librarian at QueensUniversity of Charlotte. Last month, sheinvited me and Erin to explore the institution’svast archives. Initially known as the CharlotteFemale Institute, Queens has a long historydating back to 1857. It didn’t become a fullyco-ed institution until 1987. Sarah is workingto organize the archives and make them moreaccessible to the college community.Destiny Crawford, a Student Success Coach and Recruiter History Adjunct Instructor at Central Piedmont, is volunteer the Piedmont Archives. Her current project involves scanning theater programs from our Theater Collection. These scans will be merged into searchable PDFs made available online through digital collections. Keep an eye on Instagram account or next newsletter for further updates!Destiny Crawford, a Student Success Coachand Recruiter and History Adjunct Instructor atCentral Piedmont, is a volunteer at the CentralPiedmont Archives. Her current project involvesscanning the theater programs from ourTheater Collection. These scans will be mergedinto searchable PDFs and made available onlinethrough our digital collections. Keep an eye onour Instagram account or our next newsletterfor further updates!VOLUNTEER BEGINS SCANNINGTHEATER PROGRAMS Earlier this summer, students from Intro toJournalism sat down with us and asked usquestions about the Central PiedmontArchives, the history of the College, and thearchives profession. Each one of the studentshad their own set of questions, but they alsoexpressed interest in what we had to say andwent off script, making it a fun andinformative conversation.Earlier this summer, students from Intro to Journalism sat down with us and asked questions about the Central Piedmont Archives, history of College, archives profession. Each one had their own set questions, but they also expressed interest in what we say went off script, making it a fun informative conversation.SLIDE OF FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT DISCOVERED
IN BINDER POCKET
While sorting through the 35mm slides from our Photographs Collection, I found two tucked away in inside pocket of a binder. One features former President Richard Nixon driving up Elizabeth Avenue. In 1971, visited Charlotte to celebrate Billy Graham’s birthday. Graham can be seen standing beside him. According an article
LOOKING TO DONATE ORTRANSFER RECORDS?from our scrapbooks, “As the motorcade passed Central Piedmont, another small protest group of less than 20 people was visible.” The Terrell Building and the Learning Resources Center can be seen in background. This is where Parr stands today. PhotographsWe’re always looking to collect materials that provide contextual information about the history of Central Piedmont! Materials appropriate for Archives include but are not limited to:PhotographsOral history interviewsMemorabiliaPersonal papersCollege publications Research projects Department recordsIf you have something you’d like to donate or transfer the Archives, contact [email protected] you’re a student looking to make anappointment with the Archivesdepartment to locate primary sources,understand how to interpret and analyzeprimary sources, figure out how to citeprimary sources, or learn more aboutCentral Piedmont’s history, visit Make AnAppointment.The Central Piedmont Library offers both face-to-face and online library instruction. If you’re an instructor looking to incorporate primary source instruction in your class, fill out the Instruction Request Form. The Terrell Building and theLearning Resources Centercan be seen in thebackground. This is where theParr Center stands today. VISIT THE ARCHIVESWEBSITEBROWSE OUR DIGITALCOLLECTIONSVISIT OUR RESEARCH &EXHIBITION GUIDESIn August 1983, the log home building class,led by Instructors Don Chapman and BobFields, worked on rebuilding the historickitchen for the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite.This reconstruction is located at the CharlotteMuseum of History on 3500 Shamrock Drive.The kitchen was modeled after a cabin nearMooresville, which had been approved forhistorical replicas by the NC Division ofArchives and History (known today as theOffice of Archives and History).Photo Credit: Tom CovingtonIn August 1983, the log home building class, led by Instructors Don Chapman and Bob Fields, worked on rebuilding historic kitchen for Hezekiah Alexander Homesite. This reconstruction is located at Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Drive. The was modeled after a cabin near Mooresville, which had been approved historical replicas NC Division Archives (known today as Office History). Photo Credit: Tom Covingto
For the Record, Vol. 3, No. 1
No full textThe February 2024 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, highlights the "For the Love of the Game - The History of Athletics at Central Piedmont Community College" exhibition, Early College assignments inspired by visits to the Archives, archiving adventures with Appollonia, architectural students touring the Archives, working with the NC Digital Heritage Center, and more!A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 | V O L . 3 , N O . 1
FOR THE RECORD
A Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Early College Projects, p. 2
Student Worker Updates, p. 4
ARC 116 Students, p. 5
Digitized Scrapbooks, p. 6
Latest Updates, p. 7
Archives Corner, p. 8
FOR THE LOVE
OF THE GAME
• • ⚽️ •
Ever wonder about the history of our sports teams? What about
the origins of our Tiger mascot? The latest exhibition from the
Central Piedmont Archives is officially open to the public!
“For the Love of the Game - The History of Athletics at
Central Piedmont Community College” explores the various
intercollegiate and intramural sports previously offered at the
College, specifically basketball, cheerleading, soccer, and
football. Artifacts on display were accumulated over the years
from public donations and internal donations from Student
Life, Student Engagement, and Facilities Services.
To view this latest exhibition, visit the "History Hallway" on the
3rd floor of the Hagemeyer Library or the digital exhibition
guide.
“For the Love of the Game” will be on display through
December 2024. We hope you enjoy this display and the school
spirit it embodies!
Top: The football team playing a
game against UNCC, 1970s.
(Source: CPA.051 - Central
Piedmont Athletics Collection)
By Erin Allsop
EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS DONATE
FINAL ASSIGNMENTS TO THE ARCHIVES
By Erin Allsop
As part of their class assignments in the 2023-2024 academic year, students Ms. Deborah Brown’s Early College honors English were provided with opportunities to explore world archival research as a way find answers questions about history race and segregation Charlotte, North Carolina.
Using the Parallel Lives exhibition as an introduction to topic, her students were curious learn more about Second Ward High School and experiences of staff who a part that school community from 1923-1969.
Our previous newsletter shared information about her students’ discovery walk project, visits to the Central Piedmont Archives, and a tour
of the Second Ward Gymnasium with Dr. Arthur Griffin to gain better understandings effects segregation and history community.
Each interaction with the voices of past and present were eye-opening for students — allowing them to access first-hand accounts what it was like experience inequality inequity in all areas life during era segregation, but also learn how such experiences helped build an even stronger community spite oppression.
Some questions students developed for their final essays include:
“How was inequality so overt, yet covert?” and
“How did segregation impact school funding [for Second Ward High School]?”
Using the information discovered duringtheir research and on-site visits, these 16and 17-year-old students wrote some ofthe most thought-provoking essays I haveever read. The essays were not all theywanted to write though! Utilizing our Library Makerspace,students worked in groups to createartifacts that visually symbolized theiressays, Second Ward High School and thehistory of race relations in Charlotte, andthe connection to Central Piedmont. They showed off their skills using toolslike a Cricut machine, a 3D printer, andgraphic design tools. The images on theright are the works created by thestudents. As an added bonus - they havebeen donated to the Central PiedmontArchives for future generations to see!Due to the partnership developedbetween Ms. Brown and the CentralPiedmont Archives team, a youngergeneration of students are eager toactively learn about the past injustices ofracial discrimination and segregation intheir hometown- events that happenednot so long ago.Above: T-shirts in blue and yellow coloring depicting the words “Central Piedmont” with a tiger logo to depict use of mascot at both Second Ward High School Piedmont. Some student essays are shown below, artifacts right. Above: T-shirts in blue and yellow coloring depictingthe words “Central Piedmont” with a tiger logo to depictthe use of the tiger mascot at both Second Ward HighSchool and Central Piedmont. Some student essays areshown below, and artifacts shown to the right.
Above Left: Students William Burke and Langston Allen designed a 3D printed object symbolizing inequality as shown by one figure on lower pedestal than the other.
Above Right: “The Rotten Apple” by Oliva Yarey Medina-Reyes, which she states symbolizes the harsh truths [of racial segregation] in past.” This is a foam core apple painted to look like it has rotted.
ARCHIVING
ADVENTURES WITH
APPOLLONIA
By Appollonia Smith
It has been fascinating to embark on this journey with the Central Piedmont Archives team. Stepping into realm of archives last semester, I was met a world information waiting be uncovered. Despite having little experience at first, have learned quite few things over past three months. I've had privilege learning great deal about types resources documenting our rich history institution, which consists everything from theater productions monthly bulletins 1960s.
I've spent a good deal of time cataloging, which is task that some people may find tiresome. But there's particular kind satisfaction I get from organizing, identifying, and recording metadata for these precious items. Despite the hours spent, it feels like nothing as lost in such fascinating work.
There is still a ton of material to organize and digitize so that they may be placed among the
wonderful finds have been uncovered already. Digitizing our literary periodicals one notable endeavor in its last leg race bring it into digital realm. From their humble beginnings as The Galley to current incarnation Hammer, these magazines offer a captivating glimpse into the evolving creativity of Central Piedmont students over decades. By making periodicals digitally available, we're guaranteeing that our school's legacy will be preserved for future generations discover and enjoy. As I continue my journey with Archives team, I'm excited by prospects uncovering even more hidden gems contributing ongoing quest make history accessible all.
I was in the Makerspace one afternoon
when
Monika Prainito
, an architecture
instructor, wandered inside. After
introductions and answering a few
questions about the 3D printers and the
space in general, a happy partnership was
formed.Not only did she coordinate with theMakerspace to arrange a more formal tourfor her ARC 116 (Design Studio I) students,but after learning about our architecturalplans and blueprints of past CentralPiedmont buildings, she expressed a keeninterest in bringing her class to the Archives—and we were more than happy to receivethem!I was in the Makerspace one afternoon when Monika Prainito, an architecture instructor, wandered inside. After introductions and answering a few questions about 3D printers space general, happy partnership formed.Not only did she coordinate with the Makerspace to arrange a more formal tour for her ARC 116 (Design Studio I) students, but after learning about our architectural plans and blueprints of past Central Piedmont buildings, expressed keen interest in bringing class Archives—we were than happy receive them!“It was truly enlightening to witness the students’ engagement and enthusiasm for exploring resources available them,” she said, pictured on right with Tiger Mascot. I'm particularly excited see how they progress their projects—whether it's 3D printing, embroidery, laser cutting, or any other endeavors. Personally, I can’t wait spend more time in Archives some studying drawings you have there. Learning about College's history fascinating.”You and your students are always welcome! If you’re an instructor would like to bring on a field trip the Central Piedmont Archives, please contact us at [email protected] WITH
THE NC DIGITAL
HERITAGE CENTER
By Johnamarie Macias
Last year, the Central Piedmont Archives
submitted a handful of scrapbooks from
our History Room and Student Life
collections to the North Carolina Digital
Heritage Center for digitization. We’re
happy to announce the scrapbooks are
now available to be viewed on DigitalNC!
Here are the latest additions to the
DigitalNC library:
Phi Theta Kappa Scrapbook (1970)
Hallmarks of Excellence, Phi Lambda
Chapter Scrapbook (1992-1993)
Willmore B. “Cy” Hastings Scrapbook
(1971-1972)
Student National Education
Association, N. Gayle Simmons
Chapter Scrapbook (1966-1969)
Practical Nursing Program Scrapbook
(1957-1977)
In late January, Kristen Merryman, the
Digital Projects Librarian at the North
Carolina Digital Heritage Center, stopped
by the Central Piedmont Archives to
return our scrapbooks, get a tour of our
new space, and pick up a new batch of
materials to digitize: Central Piedmont’s
literary magazines!
We can’t thank the Digital Heritage
Center enough for making historical
collections across North Carolina,
including our own, more accessible.
With Dr. Richard H. Hagemeyer’s
record group fully processed, we’re
now turning our attention over to Dr.
Ruth G. Shaw’s record group. Dr.
Shaw’s part of the Presidential Papers
Collection includes nearly 30 boxes of
unprocessed materials, including
documents related to the Wider
Opportunities for Women (WOW)
program and Workforce Development
initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates
in future newsletters!
The Archival Photos Reimagined
exhibition is now open for viewing at
the Cato Campus! There are more than
20 pieces of art on display from a
variety of students and staff. The
exhibition will be at Cato 3 until May 7.
It will then travel to the Levine Campus.
Visit the exhibition guide for more
information.
The Central Piedmont Archives
participated in Welcome Fest earlier in
January. About 40 students, including
those from Early College and the medical
assisting program, stopped by to learn
about the history of the College. Their
favorite topic to talk about? College sports!
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Harvey Boyd, a Central Piedmont
graduate, received an award from
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
President John T. Belk after his
design for the Mecklenburg County
seal was selected as the winner. This
seal continues to be used on all
Mecklenburg County buildings,
letterheads, and websites.
Photo Credit: Jeep Hunter, The
Charlotte Observer
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