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For the Record, Vol. 3, No. 4 (Version 2)
No full textThe November 2024 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, contains a farewell message from Erin Allsop. It also features various updates from the Archives Department, including the Archives Reading Room being used for primary source instruction, Bee Jay Caldwell contributing more of her personal papers to the Historic Pottstown collection, a book signing by Criminal Justice Technology Instructor Sean Quarmby, and more!
Version 2 contains an edit regarding the newsletter's publication schedule moving forward.A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | V O L . 3 , N O . 4
FOR THE RECORD
A Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Winter Wonderland, p. 2
Reading Room Display, p. 4
News & Notes, p. 5
Bee Jay’s Visit
Primary Source Instruction
in the Archives
And more!
Archives Corner, p. 9
“SO LONG, FAREWELL”
By Erin Allsop
After 8.5 wonderful years, I am stepping down
as College Archivist for Central Piedmont.
Being an archivist is easy work when you love
what you do; and while it is hard for me to
walk away, my family and my daughter are
now my main priority.
Some of my most wonderful professional
memories have been made here and I’m
eternally grateful for all of the opportunities
afforded to me. I have worked hard to get to
this point in my life, and looking back, I am so
proud of all that has been accomplished.
When I started, no one knew an archive even
existed; now, we are a “household name.”
Thank you to everyone, both inside and
outside of Central Piedmont, who understood
the vision and the importance of preserving
our heritage; who gave me a platform to
advocate for this department and share our
story with a wider audience; and lastly, thank
you for listening. You have made our history
so wonderful to capture.
I will miss this college and all of those whom I
have grown alongside of. I am confident that
the next College Archivist will take this
department to even greater heights.
It’s not goodbye, it’s “See you later.”
With love and gratitude,
Erin
As winters get warmer, the chances of snow falling for holidays are growing slimmer and slimmer. If you’re pining days wintry wonderlands can’t stop humming “Let It Snow! Snow!,” we’ve got you covered with these throwback photos!
TAKING A STROLL DOWN WINTRY LANEBy Archives StaffLeft: Temperatures dropped on this chilly day at Central Campus and transformed the water droplets into tiny icicles. Left: Students exiting theVan Every building (the samelocation as the ZeissBuilding) on a snowy day. Inthe background is Kratt Hall(where the North ClassroomBuilding stands today).Right: A layer of snow covering the grounds in front Citizens Building.2022Parr Center. (Photo Credit: Darnell Vennie) Zeiss Building. (Photo Credit: Darnell Vennie)Terrell Building (where the Parr Center stands today).Overcash. (Photo Credit: Darnell Vennie)Overcash. (Photo Credit: Darnell Vennie)Terrell Building (where the Parr Center stands today).
Kratt Hall (where the North Classroom Building stands today) on left and Citizens right.
For our latest Reading Room display, we’re showcasing 12 books and their connections to Central Piedmont’s history. Featured alongside the are artifacts from archival collections, including letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, more.Top: On display are a couple of Dr. Tony Zeiss’s books, specifically Build Your Own Ladder: 4 Secrets to Making Career Dreams Come True (2010) and The Twelve Essential Laws for Becoming Indispensable 1998), as well his award from the Charlotte Chapter Public Relations Society America PRSA).Middle: Harry Golden’s The Right Time: An Autobiography of Golden (1969) and Only in America 1958) are also on display as well a rare photo him teaching Central Piedmont creative writing class.Bottom: The display starts off with Dr. Peter C. Goldmark’s Maverick Inventor: My Turbulent Years at CBS (1973) and his brief yet significant connection to Central Piedmont.Bottom: The display starts off withDr. Peter C. Goldmark’s MaverickInventor: My Turbulent Years at CBS(1973) and his brief yet significantconnection to Central Piedmont.HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE READING ROOMBy Johnamarie MaciasBy Johnamarie Macias
The color positive slides are close to being fully sorted and organized! next steps will be inventorying the boxes, digitizing slides, uploading them our digital collections. I’m also looking forward applying organizational structure I used for prints negatives in near future!
NEWS & NOTESSLIDE-ING TO THE FINISHLINEIn case you missed it, there’s a brand-newmonitor in the Archives Reading Room!There’s also a cart of 30 Chromebooks forstudent-use. So far, both the monitor andthe Chromebooks have been used forinstruction sessions (read more on page 7)and Archives-related events (see below).Many thanks to the Central PiedmontLibrary and the College for their support!In case you missed it, there’s a brand-new monitor in the Archives Reading Room! There’s also cart of 30 Chromebooks for student-use. So far, both and have been used instruction sessions (read more on page 7) Archives-related events see below). Many thanks to Central Piedmont Library College their support! We brought back our transcription eventthis year for Archives Month and welcomeda few familiar faces and a couple of newones. Participants helped transcribe issuesof The Spark, a student newspaper that ranfrom 1976-2005. On the right are HilaryTesluck and Kaley Parkes from SingleStop.We brought back our transcription event this year for Archives Month and welcomed a few familiar faces couple of new ones. Participants helped transcribe issues The Spark, student newspaper that ran from 1976-2005. On the right are Hilary Tesluck Kaley Parkes Single Stop.Archival Photos Reimagined, also known as APR, traveled all year long from one Gorelick Gallery to another, introducing onlookers a variety of photographs Central Piedmont’s history and the reimagined artworks students, alumni, staff. The exhibition made its final stop in North Classroom Building. If you missed it, watch video I captured on our Instagram.BEE JAY’S VISIT TO THE ARCHIVEFor this year’s Archives Month, I put together a small display about the history of Central Piedmont on 1st floor Hagemeyer Library. It featured photos Raymond Mason (College Historian), news clippings from our Publications collection, administrative files History Room and social media “throwback” frame. To learn more visit LibGuide.A YEAR OF APR EXHIBITIONSFor this year’s Archives Month, I put togethera small display about the history of theCentral Piedmont Archives on the 1st floor ofthe Hagemeyer Library. It featured photos ofRaymond Mason (the College Historian),news clippings from our College Publicationscollection, administrative files from ourHistory Room collection, and our social media“throwback” frame. To learn more aboutArchives Month, visit our LibGuide.MINI-ARCHIVES DISPLAYLEARNING ABOUT PRIMARY SOURCES IN THE ARCHIVEWe teamed up with the Instructional and Research Services team at Central Campus tobring primary source instruction to four different classes (Yustin Riopko’s ENG 112 andNerlynn Etienne’s HIS 132). And even more exciting, these classes took place in theCentral Piedmont Archives!Many thanks to E-Learning Librarian Margaret Steitz for leading the instructionsessions and collaborating with the Archives to highlight artifacts and examples ofprimary sources from our collection at the start of each session.NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting in 2025, our quarterly newsletter will become a biannual newsletter. The Spring/Summer issue be published May and the Fall/Winter November 2025. Each continue to capture document goings-on of Central Piedmont Archives. See you 2025!
EDIT: An earlier version of this issue stated the newsletter would become a biannual publication. Upon receiving feedback about the newsletter from Library staff, we decided to keep the quarterly format moving forward. A new issue will arrive in late February!
LOOKING TO DONATE ORTRANSFER RECORDS?LOOKING FOR PRIMARYSOURCE INSTRUCTION?We’re always looking to collect materialsthat provide contextual informationabout the history of Central Piedmont!Materials appropriate for the Archivesinclude but are not limited to:We’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 publicationsResearch projects Department records If you have something you’d like to donate or transfer the Archives, contact [email protected] 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. If 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.VISIT THE ARCHIVESWEBSITEBROWSE OUR DIGITALCOLLECTIONSVISIT OUR RESEARCH &EXHIBITION GUIDESThe Prospector, the first studentnewspaper published at Central Piedmont,will turn 60 years old in 2025. The firstissue was published in August 1965.The Prospector, the first student newspaper published at Central Piedmont, will turn 60 years old in 2025. issue was August 1965.Visit our Digital Collections to browse through digitized copies of the publication, and stay tuned for College Publications exhibition in 2025! FOLLOW US ONINSTAGRA
Juneteenth Event with Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell
No full textA selection of photos and videos of a Juneteenth event organized by Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell and held at the Merancas Campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Ms. Caldwell organized this event to celebrate the unconfirmed location of building remnants that may have been a former slave quarters
The Depths of Learning
No full textSeveral strategic choices went into creating and adding emphasis on the Telecourse Center sign - the key piece in Lena's reimagined work - such as using charcoal for a rich black, a bold red color for the main message, and a white pen for the remaining text
Repeat After Me
No full textAkossi chose graphite in Repeat After Me to achieve a more realistic, detailed quality and used a variety of techniques to plot the composition, create precise yet subtle lines, and obtain different values to enhance the depth
For the Record, Vol. 2, No. 1
No full textThe January 2023 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, celebrates Central Piedmont's 60th anniversary as well as the centennial anniversaries of Central High School and Second Ward High School. Other articles include a tribute to Raymond V. Mason, experiences and reflections of the Archives staff, upcoming highlights, and other updates from the Archives department.A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.S I X D E C A D E S O F S U C C E S S
Erin Allsop, College Archivist
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Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter VOL. 2, NO. 1 - January 2023
2 - "Thank You, Mr. Mason!"
4 - Archives Staff Reflections
6 - "Parallel Lives" Exhibition
What's Happening?
Throwback Corner
8 - Updates From the Archives
Students from the Welding Program in
the 1970s working on projects and
making sparks fly!
What once was a single campus serving 1,500 students has
transformed into a multi-campus institution and leader in
workforce development in Mecklenburg County serving over
250,000 students annually. Opening as a fully integrated
institution in 1963, Central Piedmont Community College
celebrates six decades of success this year. There have been
many historical moments over the past 60 years. Looking back on
our storied past, there is often a common denominator in the
"how's" and "why's" of particular events — our students and their
success. When our students succeed, our college succeeds.
As Dr. Deitemeyer states, "We are in the life transformation
business," and we are blessed to have an historical account of
the lives and communities we have had positive impacts on over
these last 60 years.
As we learn, grow, and move through 2023, we celebrate our
staff, faculty, administrators, and (especially) our students of the
past, present, and future. We welcome you to visit the Archives
Department or connect with us virtually this year to contribute
your stories of success for future generations. For more
information on our institutional history, please visit the archives
website.
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Thank You, Mr. Mason!
by Erin Allsop
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"Be you and you will be somebody" is a quote that can be
associated with Raymond V. Mason, Central Piedmont's first
historian and founder of the archives. After retiring from
automotive sales, Mr. Mason began his teaching career as
an automotive instructor with the Central Industrial
Education Center (CIEC) in 1961. In 1963, he joined the newly
formed Central Piedmont Community College, as a result of
the merger of the CIEC with Mecklenburg College.
He was instrumental in the founding of our automotive
program (1963) as well as the College Senate organization
(1969), then known as Faculty Senate. Upon his retirement in
1974, Mr. Mason became the college's first historian and
founder of the History Room (archives) - a small room of
archival treasures located on the fourth floor of the original
Hagemeyer Learning Resources Center.
Together with a small team of volunteers, he curated a series
of news clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, and news
articles documenting the histories of Carver College,
Mecklenburg College, the Central Industrial Education
Center, and Central Piedmont's early years.
Raymond Mason with audio cassette
recorder used for conducting
oral history interviews, 1974.
(Source: AR.0041 - History Room
Collection)
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Mr. Mason continued to manage and curate the history room until his death in 1981.
The collections he left behind were assessed by an archivist from the State
Archives of North Carolina and recommended they be preserved, cataloged, and
stored in proper conditions.
Today, his resources (and others curated over the course of six decades) are
preserved on the shelves and storage drives of the Central Piedmont Archives
ready to be used for research. To explore our history and learn about archival
research, visit our digital collections.
Cheers to a man who was ahead of his time and who unequivocally loved the
history of Central Piedmont enough to preserve it.
Thank you, Mr. Mason!
Right: Article about the History Room.
(Source: AR.0035, Publications, The Prospector)
Left: Photograph showing Raymond Mason in a lab
coat, reviewing the work of students in an
automotive detailing class. (Source: AR.0031 -
Central Industrial Education Center)
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Gaining Experience as a
Student Worker
by Archives Staff
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Say hello to Maurion Vickers, the new student worker at
the Central Piedmont Archives! He's been a great
addition to our team, so we're taking this opportunity
to shine a spotlight on him, his experience at Central
Piedmont so far, and his aspirations for the future.
What brought you to Central Piedmont? What has
your experience been like so far?
Researching good community colleges and looking into
what the college offered is what brought me to Central
Piedmont. I am studying history with plans to transfer to
UNCC, which is why I am part of the 49erNext program. I
chose to join the 49erNext program and go to Central
Piedmont first because I know the two institutions work
together to make sure the students are on track to
transfer. I liked the idea of starting off with a community
college, because it meant I could learn at a cheaper
cost, without the stress I would've had if I went to a
university right after high school. So far, I have had
"I hope to gain experience in archival
work, learn how to preserve artifacts, and
get a better understanding of the
Archives as a whole."
— M A U R I O N V I C K E R S ,
L I B R A R Y S T U D E N T A S S I S T A N T
good experiences with classes and joining the
History Club. In fact, joining the History Club led me
to meet Erin and Johna, and that is how I found out
about this work study position.
What are your career goals and aspirations?
In the future, I'd like to work in the public sector of
history. I would like to work in a museum or some sort
of archive. I am not completely sure what my exact
career goals are yet, which is why I'm taking all the
opportunities I can to learn what it is I am fully
passionate about.
Tell us what kinds of projects you're working on.
I am scanning the student publication, The Spark,
and working on the metadata. This basically means
describing documents so that researchers will know
what is in the document. I am also helping out with
an exhibition for both Central High and Second Ward
High Schools. In this display, Johna and Erin hope to
showcase the schools; and I'm helping out anywhere I
can and paying attention so that I learn as much as
possible from their guidance.
What skills and experiences do you hope to gain
from the Archives?
I hope to gain experience in archival work, learn how
to preserve artifacts, and get a better understanding
of the Archives as a whole. I would also love to build
more connections in many different aspects of the
profession.
Six Months Later: Reflections
of an Archives Assistant
by Johnamarie Macias
Archives Month came along. I saw this as an opportunity
to learn more about the month-long celebration and the
history behind the Central Piedmont Archives as well as an
opportunity to share this information with the Central
Piedmont community.
Coordinating the Citizen Archivist Workshop
I had the pleasure of putting together a workshop with
Erin Allsop, College Archivist, and the History Club for
Archives Month. It centered around the role of being a
citizen archivist and contributing to archives online by
transcribing historical documents. I was also given the
reins to lead the workshop, so I'm extremely thankful for
that experience.
Attending My First Archives Conference
In November, Erin and I attended the North Carolina
Community College Archives Association (NCCCAA)
Annual Conference at Mitchell Community College. It was
my first archives conference as a full-time professional in
the field. It's also one of my top favorite memories so
much so I wrote about my experience in the SNAP
(Students and New Archives Professionals) Blog.
Developing the Archives Newsletter
When Erin suggested creating an Archives-focused
newsletter, I wholeheartedly supported the idea. Some of
my personal interests include blogging and content
marketing, so this was a fun and creative way to share
updates about what we do and plan to do. Over the past
few months, it's become one of my favorite projects to
work on.
With a new year ahead, I'm looking forward to carving out
more memories, seeking out new experiences, growing
professionally in my field, and helping the Archives with its
overall mission of preserving and providing access to
Central Piedmont's history.
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December 2022 marked my sixth month as an
Archives Assistant at Central Piedmont. Six months
isn't a long time, in the grand scheme of things. For
a lot of people, half a year tends to slip by without
much excitement. That wasn't the case for me. My
first six months in the Archives were extremely
fulfilling and glittered with memorable experiences,
from taking part in my first instruction session to
developing presentations for the History Club. Here
are six of my favorite memories from my first few
months as an Archives Assistant.
Working on My First Exhibition
After relocating to the Parr Center, we started
developing a strategy for the 12 display cases on
the third floor of the Hagemeyer Library. It was my
first experience collaborating and co-curating an
exhibition of that size. I learned a great deal about
narrating stories and designing displays.
Coming Across Peter Goldmark's Signature
Back in September, I started processing Dr. Richard
Hagemeyer's presidential papers. There is a wealth
of information regarding Central Piedmont's history
in those folders, but my favorite little bit of history
involves a memo with Dr. Peter C. Goldmark's
signature on it. Dr. Goldmark developed the longplaying
(LP) record and the technology for color
television, so I couldn't help but say, "WOW," when I
came across it.
Creating My First LibGuide
I had worked on LibGuides before, but I never had
the chance to create and design one myself until
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Parallel Lives: The Histories of
Central High and Second Ward High Schools
by Archives Staff
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As Central Piedmont celebrates its 60th
anniversary this year, it is also important to note
Central High School and Second Ward High
School are also celebrating their 100-year
anniversaries, since both institutions opened in
1923. To mark this momentous occasion, the
Central Piedmont Archives team has curated an
exhibition highlighting the history of the buildings
and the people who learned and worked inside
these structures.
Students and staff who walked the hallways of
Central High and Second Ward both experienced
traditional high school scenes, like attending
band practice, participating in the school play,
and rooting for the school team. Due to
segregation, however, these two institutions were
forced to operate away from each other, living
separate but parallel lives. That is the underlying
foundation of our exhibition, which will be
available for viewing in February.
The display will feature artifacts from both high
schools, such as yearbooks and diplomas, as well
as photographs, newspaper clippings, and other
materials that depict their long-standing
histories.
This exhibition could not have been possible
without the help and support of archivists from
UNC-Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, and
the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. We also
thank the Second Ward High School National
Alumni Foundation for their support and
commitment to Second Ward's history. We
welcome visitors to view the exhibition in person
by visiting the third floor of the Hagemeyer
Library, outside of the Archives Department. The
exhibition will be on display until May 2023.
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Photos Courtesy of the Robinson-Spangler
Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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This is how people visited the Archives in Fall 2022:
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Join us in celebration of our Parr Center Mural of
History. Hear directly from the mural artists, Rosalia
Torres and Felicia Sutton, about their artistic
process, inspiration and experience creating the
mural. The panel will be moderated by College
Archivist, Erin Allsop, and Senior Art Gallery
Coordinator, Amelia Zytka. The event will be held on
Wednesday, March 22nd at 3:00pm in the Parr
Center Theater.
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Coming Soon From the Archives
Archives staff will be visiting other campuses in a
series of "Road Shows" throughout the year to
engage with the Central Piedmont community.
Students and staff will learn about the history of the
college, the campuses, and how to contribute
materials to the Archives.
Starting in February, the Archives will present the
Archival Photos Reimagined (APR) exhibition. APR
emerged out of a collaborative partnership
between the Archives and the Art Club. It
encourages students and staff to create works of
art inspired by our photographs and publications.
The display will be located in the Hagemeyer
Library's Archives Reading Room (3250), and it will
be viewable online through an exhibition guide.
The Archives staff is working with Rose Parkman
from the Harris Campus to develop a genealogy
workshop. Rose will teach participants how to use
FamilySearch and Heritage Quest. Those in
attendance will also interact with archival sources.
The workshop is scheduled on February 9th Central
Campus Library Room 3220 from 1:00-2:00pm.
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In Other News...
A student from the visual arts program visited the Archives and
expressed interest in exploring our photographs collection for an
upcoming exhibition, entitled Archival Photos Reimagined (APR).
The APR project started as a collaborative partnership between
the Archives and the Art Club. Information about the project was
also advertised to students in the visual arts program,
encouraging them to participate in this unique collaboration.
Students visited the Archives Reading Room to play a few
rounds of chess during the Library's Stress Relief Week in
December 2022. Our Reading Room can be used for a variety
of activities, including archival research, group study, taking a
test, or catching up on work. If you're interested in using the
space (located in the Parr Center's Hagemeyer Library, Room
3250), we encourage you to contact us at [email protected].
The Central Piedmont History Club visited the Archives for a tour
of our research, processing, and storage spaces. We talked
about the history of the college, and how the professions of
historian and archivist intersect. The History Club meets virtually
through Webex every Tuesday from 12-1 PM, and they meet in
person to visit local historical sites. Students and staff are
welcome to join. If you're interested, contact Dr. Hugh Dussek
([email protected]) for more information
For the Record, Vol. 2, No. 3
No full textThe August 2023 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, celebrates the Parr Mural of History and explains the illustrations inspired from archives sources. Other articles focus on a volunteer project with the Theater Collection and other updates from the Archives department.A computer-generated transcript is available as plain text. It is located under the "Transcript" tab above the "Item Description" section.Erin Allsop, College Archivist
Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter VOL. 2, NO. 3 - AUGUST 2023
2 - Parr Center Mural
4 - A Volunteer's Experience
6 - Crossword Puzzle Fun!
What's Happening?
Throwback Corner
8 - Get the Latest Updates
H I S T O R Y R E F L E C T E D I N A R T
Upon entering the first floor of the 184,000-square-foot
Parr Center, visitors are greeted by the eye-catching
Parr Center Mural of History. Its placement
benefits from the nearby dining space, which is flooded
with natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass
windows that overlook the Charlotte city skyline.
Designed by artists and Central Piedmont alumni, Felicia
Sky Sutton and Rosalia Torres-Weiner, the mural spans 13'
x 98' and demonstrates the college's commitment to the
fine arts and its support for the creative culture of its
surrounding community." —Central Piedmont Art Galleries
Johnnie Roach, a former Central Piedmont
employee and beloved member of the
Student Life team, gives a peace sign to the
photographer. Photo circa 1999-2000,
Student Life Collection.
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Among the brightly colored florals are artist renderings of
Central Piedmont alumni positioned above the figures and
structures of our historical past at the bottom. "Who are they?"
and "What stories do they tell?" are some of questions received
by tour groups and visitors to our campus. In honor of our 60th
anniversary and in celebration of the Central Piedmont Mural of
History, I will explain the role of the Archives department in
helping Felicia and Rosalia interpret nearly 100 years of
institutional history to add to the current renditions of our story.
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While Central Piedmont is only 60 yearsold, the stories included in the muraldate back 100 years. The Archivesdepartment includes the histories ofCentral High School, Second Ward HighSchool, Carver College, MecklenburgCollege, and the Central IndustrialEducation Center. The presentation forour mural artists was no different.Through tours, online meetings, andresearch sessions, Rosalia and Feliciahad a lot of information at theirdisposal.
Some wonder, why go back so far whenthe college is only 60 years old? Asidefrom preserving the resources from allthe institutions mentioned above, thereare students and staff who attendedthose institutions that have direct orindirect connections to the college.Being able to share their stories inconnection to our dynamic history is aunique opportunity denied to manycommunity colleges in our system.
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Central High School (1923-1953)
illustrated by the building and theModel T vehicle that was popularfrom the late 1920s into the 1930s.This building is still in use today.
Carver College (1949-1961)
illustrated by the soldiers marching,as this institution served as a nightschool for African-American WWIIveterans operating out of SecondWard High School. The story of Dr.David Hunter is featured here, as hebegan his teaching career at Carver.
Mecklenburg College (1961-1963)
illustrated by building arch and thetypewriters, as our SecretarialScience/Business Administrationprogram began at this institutionunder the direction of Mrs. DoraJohnson. Carver College becameMecklenburg College in 1961.
Central Industrial Education Center
(1960-1963)
illustrated by thegraphics for the Automotive Program,as this was housed in the gym ofCentral High. The CIEC was thefoundation of Community Colleges inCharlotte and merged withMecklenburg College in 1963 tocreate Central Piedmont.
The mural, in viewing from left to right,highlights:3
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1963-1983
, illustrated by the DentalHygiene and ConstructionTechnology programs, both of whichare some of our oldest programs atthe college.
1983-2003
, illustrated by thebirthday cake (our 25th Anniversaryin 1988); a Chemistry student in theearly 1980s; famous alumnusphotographer John White, winner ofthe Pulitzer Prize in 1981; and ourcampus map showing growththroughout Mecklenburg County.
Present Day (and beyond!)
,illustrated by graduates tossingtheir caps which celebrates theachievements of present and futurestudents of Central Piedmont.
Central Piedmont
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Connected with our student storiescaptured by college photographerDarnell Vennie and the CMPR team(illustrated along the top of themural), Rosalia and Felicia beautifullyrecognized the achievements of ourstudents and our history through thismural. It was an honor and a privilegeto take part in this project.
To learn more about the mural inconnection to local history and its
Augmented Reality
features, we hopeyou'll attend the
Parr Mural of Historypanel discussion
on
Thursday, Sept. 21
from
11:00am-12:30pm
in the
ParrTheater
. All are welcome, classesencouraged!
Updates in
The Communicator
and
Central Piedmont Today
forthcoming!4
Volunteering at the Central Piedmont Archives
by Archives Staff
CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
VOL. 2, NO. 3 - AUGUST 2023
Not a lot of people spend their summer vacationvolunteering in an archive, but not a lot ofpeople are like Nia MacQueen, a dualenrollment student at Central Piedmont with aninterest in archives. When Nia and her familystopped by to visit the Central PiedmontArchives last year, she expressed interest involunteering to gain experience in the archivalfield. We were eager to bring her onboard notonly to have an extra pair of hands to help outbut to also foster her skills and passion.
Once the summer came around, we set aside aproject for her to work on: slides from theTheatre Collection. She helped us organize theslides by production, removing them from theirZiploc bags to archival quality slide preservers.
"Over the past two months, I had the honor ofworking with the Central Piedmont CommunityCollege Archives as a volunteer to help with oneor two of their many projects. The majority of mytime was spent labeling and organizing 35mmslides of plays performed at Central Piedmont,primarily in the 80s and 90s. While there were alot of slides to work through, rather than feelingburdened or overworked, I instead could nothelp but feel grateful that I was given such anopportunity to work so closely with local history.It was fascinating to see it, even in so small away. It was even more satisfying to give them ahome and a place, hopefully ensuring they arenever misplaced or lost again."
Here's what Nia had to say about her volunteerexperience with us.5
"One thing that became apparent to me as I worked through these materials was how much oneperson's work builds on the work of those who came before them. Many of the slides I organizedinto folders were first categorized into different plays and numbered by a prior contributor. It isclear to me after just a summer working in this field that excellent communication skills are vitalfor this kind of work. Each person may feel their organizational system is obvious, but the nextperson who comes along to build on the project may have trouble understanding the system ifthings were not very clearly labeled and explained."
Below, I included some photos of the slides I worked with and the folders were organized into. Itgives me a deep sense of personal satisfaction to know the next person who builds on this project,preserving the history of theatre at Central Piedmont, will have a good foundation from which tocontinue this endeavor.
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1. The first student newspaper at Central Piedmont
4. Name of the sculpture in front of Overcash
5. Raymond _____ was the first historian of theCollege
7. This program began in 1975 and its classes wereheld in uptown hotel/restaurant kitchens
10. Name of Central Piedmont's club football teamfrom the 1970s
11. Current President of the College
12. This campus was known as the North Campus
14. Pulitzer prize winner and Central Piedmont
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2. This person was the President of the PiedmontCollege from 1992-2016
3. Central Piedmont offered its first online class in_____ 1996
6. The Communicator has been in publication since 196_
8. Central Piedmont was established in 196_
9. The Central Industrial Education Center (CIEC)merged with _____ College to form Central Piedmont
13. The Mecklenburg County seal was designed by thisCentral Piemdont graduate
15. This person wrote the original alma mater in 1969
16. First President of the College
17. _____ High School is the oldest building on CentralCampus
18. This person was the President of the College from1986-1992
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1. The first student newspaper at Central Piedmont
4. Name of the sculpture in front of Overcash
5. Raymond _____ was the first historian of theCollege
7. This program began in 1975 and its classes wereheld in uptown hotel/restaurant kitchens
10. Name of Central Piedmont's club football teamfrom the 1970s
11. Current President of the College
12. This campus was known as the North Campus
14. Pulitzer prize winner and Central Piedmont
ACROSS
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2. This person was the President of the PiedmontCollege from 1992-2016
3. Central Piedmont offered its first online class in_____ 1996
6. The Communicator has been in publication since 196_
8. Central Piedmont was established in 196_
9. The Central Industrial Education Center (CIEC)merged with _____ College to form Central Piedmont
13. The Mecklenburg County seal was designed by thisCentral Piemdont graduate
15. This person wrote the original alma mater in 1969
16. First President of the College
17. _____ High School is the oldest building on CentralCampus
18. This person was the President of the College from1986-1992
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Johnamarie caught the poster presenter bug last springafter she presented her first poster at the SNCA(Society of North Carolina Archivists) AnnualConference. Compiling and sharing her professionalexperiences with the archival community inspired her tosubmit proposals to two other professionalassociations: Metrolina Library Association (MLA) andthe SAA (Society of American Archivists) ResearchForum. They were both accepted! Above, she's picturedalongside her poster at the MLA Annual Conference.
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Latest Updates From the Archives
The Central Piedmont Archives and Library havefederal work study positions available this semester! Ifyou know of a student that qualifies for federal workstudy, and has an interest in working in the Archives orthe Public Services department in the Library, pleasecontact us! You can also direct them to the CentralPiedmont
employment page
to submit out anapplication.
You can now find the Central Piedmont Archives onInstagram! We're excited to share with you behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Archives, event announcements,then-and-now highlights, history trivia, artifact featuresand stories related to Central Piedmont staff, students,social clubs, and community programs, and so muchmore! Follow us here:
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The
Parallel Lives: Central High and Second Ward HighSchools
exhibition will remain open throughout the fallsemester on the 3rd floor of the Hagemeyer Library.The display celebrates the centennial history of bothhigh schools, showcases and celebrates the memoriesof its students and alumni groups, and raisesawareness about the importance of historicalpreservation and conversations surrounding this topic.FOR THE RECORD, A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
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In Other News...
Central Piedmont Arts and Archives invite you to bring yourartistry to
Archival Photos Reimagined (APR)
, an in-personactivity coming up on September 26 and 27, where you cancreate a work of art that could be selected for a campus-to-campus traveling exhibition with the Gorelick Galleries, startingat Central, Cato, and Levine, in 2024. Visit the
APR LibGuide
tolearn how you can participate in person and from home.
Did you know the Central Piedmont Archives contains hundreds ofaudio-visual materials? Our collections have a mixture of audioand video cassettes, film reels, and compact discs. We recentlyworked with Studio South, a media production company here inCharlotte, to transfer and digitize these materials. Converting thefirst batch was successful, so we look forward to making more ofthese videos available through our
Digital Collections
!
Exciting things are on the horizon for our institutional historydisplay. Located next to the entrance of the Archives, the threedisplay cases will feature an exhibition that celebrates 60 years ofCentral Piedmont's history — "60 Years: How Deep Our Roots Go"- a rich history of educational programs and initiatives that havetransformed lives and shaped futures. Keep a close eye on
TheCommunicator
and
Central Piedmont Today
for further updates
Student Making a Poster
No full textThe photograph of a student creating a poster by hand resonated with Ramon. He felt inspired to recreate this particular moment in time himself - a time when there were no computers or digital software to create mockups and illustrations. Instead, designers had to make things manually
Reminiscence
No full textThe vibrant color palette and abstraction in both paintings are intentional. According to Luz, they are meant to emphasize the mystery of these two photographs. She wanted to give this series of paintings a twist and bring out different aspects of the composition while at the same time add her own thoughts and interpretations
Reminiscence
No full textThe vibrant color palette and abstraction in both paintings are intentional. According to Luz, they are meant to emphasize the mystery of these two photographs. She wanted to give this series of paintings a twist and bring out different aspects of the composition while at the same time add her own thoughts and interpretations
Stained Glass Dancers
No full textThe art and technique of using stained glass to construct an image or convey a story has been around for centuries. Amelia Zytka's creation, entitled Stained Glass Dancers, carries on that tradition and hopefully inspires others to do the same with the Stained Glass Workshop at Central Piedmont