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For the Record, Vol. 2, No. 4
No full textThe November 2023 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, celebrates the opening of our 60 Years Strong institutional heritage display; provides updates on the Hagemeyer Papers collection and it's open accessibility for research; shares excerpts from the Archives about the International Christmas Celebration; shares exciting news about a visit from the Central Piedmont Board of Trustees and the Central Piedmont Early College Honors English class; as well as spotlights on our student and staff volunteers.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. 4 - NOVEMBER 2023
2 - Hagemeyer Papers
5 - Historic Holiday Celebration
6 - Volunteer Spotlights
What's Happening?
Throwback Corner
8 - Discovery Walk
FOR THE
RECORD
6 0 Y E A R S S T R O N G
At Central Piedmont Community College, student success is
at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to help shape
futures and stand strong as a beacon of knowledge, skill, and
opportunity for our community since 1963.
—Central Piedmont‘s Communications,
Marketing, and Public Relations (CMPR)
Our latest exhibition celebrates Central Piedmont's rich history
and the success of our institution. On display are various
examples of educational opportunities championed by our
current and past presidents, symbolized as the roots of the
tree. The outcomes of these opportunities for our students are
symbolized by the branches and leaves, which have grown
from the roots of possibility. Special thanks to Hannah
Thompson, Gale Mitchell, and the Library Makerspace for their
assistance with crafting the tree.
To view the display in person, visit us on the 3rd floor of the
Hagemeyer Library, Central Campus. You can also view this
exhibition online. We are excited to see what wonderful
opportunities the next 60 years will bring!
Cheers to 60 Years Strong!
To celebrate Native American Heritage
Month, here is a photo of the Native
American Club in the early 2000s performing
in front of the Citizens Building.
9 - Board of Trustees Visit
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Johnamarie Macias, Archives Assistant
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It’s an exciting time for the Central Piedmont Archives as we transition the Dr. Richard H.Hagemeyer record group from a “work in progress” to “open for research.” Whether it’s forresearch or personal interest, we encourage and welcome students, faculty, staff, and membersof the Charlotte community to visit the Archives and browse through Dr. Hagemeyer’s papers.
Here’s a breakdown of what his part of the collection includes:
Open For Research: The Dr. Richard
H. Hagemeyer Collection
SERIES 1
The
Subject Files
series contains recordsabout Central Piedmont’s academic programs,campus buildings, learning centers, collegeevents, educational initiatives, and studentorganizations and activities. It also containsDr. Hagemeyer’s presidential achievements,retirement letters, and post-presidentialconsulting assignments. This series is furtherdivided into three sub-series: Photographs,Clippings, and Scrapbooks.
SUBJECTFILES
SERIES 2
ADMINISTRATIVEFILES
The
Administrative Files
series containsrecords related to the Board of Trustees,Central Piedmont Foundation, and thePresident’s Cabinet. It also contains otherdocuments related to the Department ofCommunity Colleges (before and after controlof the community college system wastransferred to the State Board of CommunityColleges in 1981). Other files include CentralPiedmont’s long range plan and the NorthCarolina Community College System (NCCCS).3
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SERIES 4
The
Organizations
contains correspondence,memoranda, newsletters, reports, meetingminutes, program booklets, and institutionalself-study surveys related to the professionalorganizations, associations, and relationshipsDr. Hagemeyer cultivated during his years asthe first president of Central PiedmontCommunity College.
The
Speeches
series contains speeches andpresentations Dr. Hagemeyer wrote anddelivered at campus events, graduationceremonies, conferences, club meetings,seminars, and other special occasions. It alsoincludes program booklets and other printedmaterials from conferences at which Dr.Hagemeyer presented.
SERIES 3
SPEECHES
ORGANIZATIONS4
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SERIES 6
The
VP/Interim Files
series containscorrespondence, memoranda, newsletters,reports, meeting minutes, program booklets,and reports related to the educationalprojects and endeavors of Dr. Noah GayleSimmons. These materials are also related tothe professional organizations, associations,and relationships Dr. Simmons cultivatedduring his years as Vice President and InterimPresident of Central Piedmont.
The
Awards and Recognitions
seriescontains correspondence, plaques, awards,certificates, and educational degrees. It alsoincludes Dr. Hagemeyer’s commencementgown, hoods, and mortarboard.
SERIES 5
AWARDS ANDRECOGNITIONS
VP/INTERIM
FILES
To learn more about what each series contains, visit
ArchivesSpace
, our archives informationmanagement system. There, you’ll be able to find a folder list for each series as well as otherdetailed information about the Presidential Papers Collection.
To dive into the past and explore Dr. Hagemeyer’s papers, schedule a research appointment withus by emailing [email protected].
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As we approach the holiday season, weshare an excerpt from an article aboutthe “International ChristmasCelebration.” Organized by Mrs. Zildade Paula, founder of the ForeignLanguages and Academic ESL Divisionand the International Student Club, the“International Christmas Celebration”was hosted annually from 1971-1982 incelebration of the diverse community ofCentral Piedmont. It was an opportunityto learn about the various of culturaltraditions cherished by our communitymembers, and to enjoy the wonderfulfoods and traditionaldances/performances in celebration ofthe holidays.
During the 1979 celebration, “more than82 nationalities were represented,”including Brazil, Russia, Japan, Lebanon,Mexico, Thailand, and more. Hundredsof people attended the celebrations -more than 650 attendees to be exact!There were “huge buffets of temptingdelicacies from all cultures” andparticipants “would perform aceremonial poem, dance, or songreflective of their heritage.” Toconclude the 1979 celebrations,participants presented Dr. Hagemeyerwith a gift and song of gratitude whileholding signs spelling out his name.
The International Festivals continue tothis day at all Central Piedmontcampuses, though in slightly differentways. To learn more about InternationalEducation Week, please visit
thiswebsite
.
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‘Tis the Season!
Mrs. Zilda de Paula presenting Dr. Hagemeyer with a gift at the1979 International Christmas Celebration, while students standbehind holding up letters spelling out his name.
(Source:AR.0035 - College Publications, The Spark)
by Erin Allsopby Barke Lugembe
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Hi there!
I'm Barke Lugembe, a 22-year-old international student fromTanzania. I have a simple yet important goal: to become amedical doctor through the nursing path. I'm currently majoringin Nursing at Central Piedmont Community College.
On top of that, I volunteer at the Central Piedmont Archives,where my main task is organizing and labeling old photo slides.These slides were stored in a box, but I'm putting them intoproper slide storage pages to make them easily accessible andbetter preserved. By carefully arranging these slides, my worknot only rejuvenates history but also bestows invaluable skills
You might wonder how sorting slides connects to my nursingand doctor ambitions. Well, this volunteer work is teaching mesome valuable skills. It's helping me pay attention to details,stay organized, and understand the importance of preservingrecords. These abilities will come in handy as I pursue mycareer in healthcare, where attention to detail and carefulrecord-keeping are essential.
So, in a way, my work with these old slides is preparing me fora future of compassionate and knowledgeable medicalpractice. This can also be a reminder that sometimes, the mostunexpected experiences can provide the skills we need for ourchosen path.
Student Volunteer Spotlight: Barke Lugembe
We are proud to feature our wonderful student volunteer, Ms.Barke Lugembe, who is helping us with sorting items in ourTheater Collection. When the sorting is complete, we will bebetter able to digitize and make them accessible online.
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by Sarar Ayache and Cristina Martin del Campo
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We are proud to feature our wonderful employee volunteers, Sarar Ayache and CristinaMartin del Campo, who are helping to sort our Student Life photographs.
As part of their Individual Development Plan goals of “Group Collaboration” and “Tellingour Story,” they approached the Archives wanting to connect with our history and helpout on tasks outside of their day-to-day schedules.
As former student and member of SGA, Sarar was blown away by the amount of artifactsand details of history related to Student Life that were unknown to her during her time asa student. She’s found great joy in the finding friends and colleagues in the photographsshe and Cristina are sorting.
Cristina writes: “I recently graduated in Spring of 2023 and was employed soon after inthe departments of Architectural Technology and Interior Design. I work as a labcoordinator, a perfect position for me, an alumni of the program who gets to interactwith current students. As an alumnus, I get to impart my wisdom while also learning allkinds of new things everyday.”
Employee Volunteer Spotlight: Sarar Ayache andCristina Martin del Campo
Sarar (left) and Cristina (right)
pose for a photo op!
Sarar (left) and Cristina (right)
helping to sort out the Student Life photographsinto archival sleeves and boxes.In November, Central Piedmont Early College students from Ms. Deborah Brown’s Honors English III classvisited the Archives to learn more about Central Piedmont’s history in connection to the stories ofCentral High and Second Ward High Schools. Using the thoughtful suggestions from the “Teach” phaseof the Honors English III Springboard curriculum, Ms. Brown assigned her students to take a “DiscoveryWalk” and find resources in our
Parallel Lives exhibition
that related to terms such as “bias,”“consumer,” and “economy.” The questions they developed were thought-provoking and opened up newideas to consider regarding equality and race relations in Charlotte.
This led to another visit where they interacted with archival materials from our Carver College,Mecklenburg College, Central Industrial Education Center, and History Room collections -
they even gotto wear the fancy archival gloves!
Providing opportunities for our students to think critically andengage with primary resources is a huge component of the knowledge-based learning opportunities wesupport. The betterment of our students is at the core of everything we do here. We look forward totheir next visit!
by Archives Staff
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Central Piedmont Early College “Discovery Walk” Project
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by Archives Staff
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On November 8, as part of their annual retreat,the Central Piedmont Board of Trustees visitedthe Archives and our Library Makerspace totake a deep dive into the history of ourinstitution and learn about all the excitingthings happening in both of these inspirationalspaces!
Archives staff curated table exhibitions in theReading Room and Processing Room whichhighlighted the history of the College Board ofTrustees, student achievements documented inpublications, the history of college athletics,the Hagemeyer Papers, and more!
We discussed the variety of resources wepreserve, the services we provide to ourstudents and the community-at-large, and theefforts we make in ensuring all N.C. CommunityCollege history is preserved.
“Our archive rivals those of large four-yearinstitutions,” said our president Dr. KandiDeitemeyer to members of the Board. We arefortunate to have leadership at the collegeinvested in the preservation of our history, sothat as we keep moving forward, we are able toreflect on the past.
Central Piedmont Board of Trustees Visit10
Johnamarie and Erin brought the Archives to theRoss Gallery in the Overcash building for two
Archival Photos Reimagined
workshops. Studentsand staff stopped by to create works of artinspired by archival photographs. Submittedartworks could be selected for a campus-to-campus exhibition in select Gorelick Galleries.
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Latest Updates From the Archives
Johnamarie participated in Central PiedmontLibrary event, “Podcasting to Find Your Voice.”She and panelists
Jerry Landry
,
Dr. NzinghaWilliams
, and
Keith Shannon
talked about howthey got started as podcasters, how they developcontent for their podcasts, what lessons they’velearned, and how to avoid podcasting burnout.
Back in September, Erin joined a group ofpanelists to talk about the historical aspects ofthe Parr Center’s Mural of History. “It’s a historicalmural and that’s not often seen,” Erin said duringthe panel. She added, “Having archives andaccess to archival resources is important.” Tolearn more about the mural and the artists whodesigned it, visit the
Art Galleries blog
.
To celebrate American Archives Month (October),Harris Campus Librarians
Rose Parkman
and
Kayla Price
consulted with the archivesdepartment to curate an exhibition highlightingthe history of our Early Childhood Educationprogram. The program directors loved it so much,they requested materials to create their ownpermanent display!FOR THE RECORD, A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
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In Other News...
Cindy Kuntzelman
and
Olga Sandler
from Resource Serviceshave been working with the Central Piedmont Archives tocatalog the various books and magazines housed within ourReading Room. These include books written by past CentralPiedmont employees and local authors as well as literarymagazines and Charlotte city directories. If you’d like to exploreour collection, visit our Reading Room in Room 3250 of theHagemeyer Library or view our
Library Catalog
!
Students, faculty, and staff can now digitally flip through rarely-before-seen scrapbooks to learn more about the history of theCollege, thanks to the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center. Fivenew scrapbooks from the Central Piedmont Archives are availableto be viewed online, including the first Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)scrapbook and a scrapbook from the Practical Nursing Program.Find them
here on DigitalNC
.
If you’re a sports fan, our next exhibition will certainly catch yourattention. Coming in late winter/early spring 2024 is anexhibition focusing on the history of athletics and club sports atCentral Piedmont Community College. Be sure to keep a closeeye on
The Communicator
and
Central Piedmont Today
as well as
our Instagram
for future updates and announcements.
Senbazuru
No full textJessica folded paper into cranes using the Japanese art of origami and shaped them to represent a human face, specifically that of Sadako Sasaki. Senbazuru is the Japanese word for 1000 cranes
Pottstown Tour with Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell and Che Abdullah
No full textPhotos of a Pottstown tour led by Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell
Candidates Forum by Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell
No full textA selection of photos and videos of the Candidates Forum for Pottstown organized by Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell and held at the pavilion of the David B. Waymer Recreation & Senior Center. As an additional note, LaToya Rivers won her race and became the first Black woman from Pottstown to sit on the Huntersville Town Council. For more videos and photographs, please email [email protected]
For the Record, Vol. 2, No. 2
No full textThe April/May 2023 issue of For the Record, a Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, takes a look back at the graduation ceremonies of Central Piedmont. Other articles focus on the Theatre Collection, highlights from the Presidential Papers Collection, the Archival Photos Reimagined (APR) project, 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
FOR THE
RECORD
Central Piedmont Archives Newsletter VOL. 2, NO. 2 - April/May 2023
2 - Graduation Over the Years
8 - Collection Spotlights
11 - Reimagined Artwork
What's Happening?
Throwback Corner
12 - Updates from the Archives
C O N G R A T S , G R A D S !
Graduation, also known as commencement, is a time for
our students to celebrate their academic and personal
achievements with those who have encouraged them
along the way. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary this
year, the Archives staff has been reflecting upon the
history of Central Piedmont's graduation ceremonies and
how they have changed and grown over time.
Founded in 1963 upon the merger of Mecklenburg
College and the Central Industrial Education Center
(C.I.E.C.), Central Piedmont held separate graduation
ceremonies for the "Beatty's Ford Campus" (Mecklenburg
College) and the "Elizabeth Avenue Campus" (C.I.E.C.).
Because they had no say in the matter of the merger,
administration felt it important to have ceremonies
celebrating the achievements of students who attended
both Mecklenburg/C.I.E.C. and Central Piedmont,
respectively. Ceremonies for the Elizabeth Avenue and
Beatty's Ford Campuses were held up until the spring of
1965.
A cartoon drawn by James Brock in a 1967 issue of
The Prospector. A "motorboard," or mortarboard, is
another term for graduation cap.
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Graduation Ceremony at Ovens Auditorium, 1970.
Graduation Ceremony at Bojangles Coliseum, 2019.
Photo Credit: Ryan Case/Darnell Vennie, CMPR
For over five decades, Central Piedmont has traditionally held its graduationceremonies at the historic Ovens Auditorium and Bojangles Coliseum. However, therehave been a few occasions when graduation ceremonies were hosted outdoors oncampus. Our first outdoor ceremony was held in 1986 due to a smaller graduate classand the need for using Ovens Auditorium was not necessary. Central Piedmont held asecond (and third) outdoor ceremony in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19pandemic.
The following pages in this section feature archived images, clippings, graphics, andinformation, along with photos taken by photographers
Darnell Vennie
and
RyanCase
, that highlight the history of Central Piedmont's graduation ceremonies.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and all of our staff, faculty, and administratorswho have helped our students to succeed!3
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Program of the "Beatty's Ford Campus of Central Piedmont"
Commencement Ceremony, June 1, 1964.
Left
: Central Piedmont'sfirst president,
Dr.
Richard Hagemeye
r,hands a diploma to agraduate in 1964.
Right
: A
CharlotteObserver
Articlehighlighting CentralPiedmont's firstgraduating class toreceive associatesdegrees in appliedsciences.4
Dr. David Hunter
(left) and
Dr. Carl Squires
(right) leading the processional forgraduation in 1986. This was the first outdoorceremony held at Central PiedmontCommunity College.
The seal of Central Piedmont CommunityCollege. Designed by art instructor
ClintMoody
in 1965. The seal is stamped ontoeach graduation diploma.
Graduates
Judy Rinaldi
and
RisaRobinson
are photographed during the1970 graduation ceremony held at OvensAuditorium.
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Unidentified staff memberassisting student with hisgraduation cap, 1996.
If you know their names, please
contact the Archives department!
Central Piedmont's thirdpresident,
Dr. Tony Zeiss
,handing a graduate theirdiploma in 2006.
Graduates from the Class of 1987.
Dr. Ruth G. Shaw
, our second president,presided over this ceremony.
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Central Piedmont's currentpresident,
Dr. KandiDeitemeyer
, handing agraduate their diploma in2018.
Dr. Deitemeyer posing with agraduate in 2020. Ceremonies in2020 and 2021 were held outdoorsdue to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Student processionalduring the 2021graduation ceremony onOvercash Lawn.
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Top
: Grads from recent years.
Bottom
:
Mr. Wilton L. Parr
receiving an Honorary Associate Degree inArts, the first honorary degree awarded by the College, in May 2022.
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Break a Leg: Diving Into theTheatre Collection
by Maurion Vickers
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Since starting in December 2022 as a work studystudent in the Central Piedmont Archives, I havebeen assigned three projects. The first was scanningand creating metadata for our student publications;the second was organizing and scanning theFootball Series of the Central Piedmont Athleticscollection; and the third project was creating anorganizational pattern for photographs in theCentral Piedmont Theatre collection.
A big question a lot of people probably have: is ittheatre or theater? After consulting with Archivesand Library staff, the consensus is "it depends onhow you're using it."
Theatre
is usually used forperformance-driven art, while
theater
is used for aplace where you go to see movies. It also dependson where you are from in the world, but these aregenerally the definitions mostly used in the UnitedStates.
The Theatre collection is quite large. Its resourcesinclude photographs, videos, brochures,documents, and clippings spanning six decades.Part of the collection is housed in the Archives, buta large portion is still held in an off-site facility.The boxes I reviewed contained pictures of playsand headshots of actors, as well as tapes of oldproductions. Along with these items, there werealso photo slides of other productions anddocuments about the Theatre and Summer Theaterprograms. Summer Theater, which seemed to bevery popular in the Charlotte community, wasfounded by Central Piedmont instructor
TomVance
and lasted from 1973 until 2019.
When Erin asked me to do a write-up for the latestedition of the archives newsletter, I jumped at thechance to look into and write about the Theatrecollection. As a former theatre kid myself and anavid lover of anything theatre-related, I thoughtthis was the perfect opportunity to connect myinterests with learning the beginning steps ofprocessing a collection in archives.
Tom Vance, left, photographed with an unidentified staff member inthe theater equipment room. AR.0036 - Photographs Collection.
The cast of Cinderella, circa 1992. AR.0050 - Theater Collection.9
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My portion of processing included organizingphotographs by year and placing them into acid-freesleeves and boxes. This will help to establish anoriginal order for other processors to follow. Photos ofmy process are shown below.
During my time in this position, I discovered there wasa great deal of repetition in the projects I wasassigned. I've found I do enjoy the quiet moments ofthe repetition when organizing and preparing theseresources for public access. There is always so muchto do — whether it is organizing theatre photographswith no discernible order, scanning documents fromCentral Piedmont's club football collection, orcreating metadata for previously scanned studentpublications — and it is all important work.
Johna and Erin helped me understand the purpose ofthe work we do in that there is a sense of "hidden"labor that goes into the resources and collectionsfound online. I liked the overall purpose of the job inthe Archives, which is helping to preserve and allowingthe history to be accessible for anyone who wishes tosee it. Additionally, I loved how welcoming the Librarystaff has been to me.10
During the 1970s, Dr. Hagemeyer collaborated with
Dr. Peter Goldmark
,the engineer who developed the long-playing (LP) record and thetechnology for color television. Unfortunately, Dr. Goldmark passed awayin a tragic accident in 1977, but his memory continues to live on throughDr. Hagemeyer's documents and this black-and-white photograph (right).
Central Industrial Education Center (CIEC) Map
by Johnamarie Macias
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Highlights From the PresidentialPapers Collection: Hagemeyer Edition
The Central High building became the home of the Central IndustrialEducation Center (CIEC) between 1959 and 1963. This 1962 map from Dr.Hagemeyer's papers shows us how the CIEC used the Central Highbuilding. For example, the machine, welding, sheet metal, and auto bodyshops were located on the 1st floor, while the auditorium was on the 2ndfloor and the library was on the 3rd floor.
As I get closer and closer to the end of this processing journey with
Dr. Richard Hagemeyer
's presidential papers,here are a few highlights from the collection. This is a small sample of the kinds of records students, staff,researchers, and community members will be able to access once the collection is fully processed and madeavailable later this summer. For now, enjoy these nuggets of Central Piedmont history.
Documents About Harry Golden's Monument
If you've been on Elizabeth Avenue and walked past Parking Deck #3 (CentralCampus), you might have noticed the "
Harry Golden
" monument. Mr. Goldenwas a writer and publisher of the newspaper "The Carolina Israelite." Beforethe campus expanded, his house used to be located where Parking Deck #3currently stands. Thanks to this collection, we now have documents thatprovide more information about the monument and how it was created.
Photograph of Peter Goldmark and Dr. Hagemeyer
The commencement ceremony for the Beatty's Ford Campus, whichoriginally belonged to Mecklenburg College, took place on June 1, 1964.After the merger between the CIEC and Mecklenburg College in 1963,
Beatty's Ford Campus's Commencement Program
the Beatty's
Ford Campus became the "Beatty's Ford Campus ofCentral Piedmont Community College."11
Reimagining Archival Photographs
With the Visual Arts Club
by Johnamarie Macias
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Students often use primary sources for researchassignments, but outside the classroom, historicalphotographs in archival collections can also beused as springboards for creative sketches,illustrations, or paintings.
This was the idea behind
Archival PhotosReimagined
, a collaborative project between theCentral Piedmont Community College Archivesand the Visual Arts Club that encouragedmembers of the Central Piedmont community tocreate works of art inspired by archivalphotographs and publications.
The main goal behind this project was toencourage students to interact with archivalsources in a different way and help them see theCollege Archives as more than just a collection ofold papers, photographs, and artifacts.
I had the opportunity to present on this topic atthis year's Society of North Carolina Archivists(SNCA) Annual Conference.
The poster presentation I created outlined theprocess and tools used to develop the project,presented examples of artworks created byparticipants, and provided practical informationfor other archival professionals looking toimplement creative ideas and breathe new lifeinto their collections.
We hope to continue this project in the future andinvolve more of the Central Piedmont community.In the meantime, be sure to visit the
ArchivalPhotos Reimagined
exhibition guide
to learn moreabout the participants and their artworks.12
A new display has been set up in the Central HighBuilding, where the Central Piedmont community canlearn more about the history of Central High School.The exhibition, which celebrates the 100th anniversaryof the building, includes artifacts and informationabout education in Charlotte as well as the students,faculty, and institutions that once roamed its halls.
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Latest Updates From the Archives
College Archivist
Erin Allsop
co-moderated a panelwith Senior Arts Gallery Coordinator
Amelia Zytka
inwhich they interviewed
Felicia Sutton
and
RosaliaTorres-Weiner
about the Parr Center's history mural.The two artists shared insight regarding their process,spoke about their inspiration and experience creatingthe mural, and offered advice to artists in theaudience looking to get involved in similar projects.
Archives Assistant
Johnamarie Macias
participated inher first poster session at this year's Society of NorthCarolina Archivists (SNCA) Conference. Her poster,"Archives as Sources of Inspiration for CreativeExpression," which focused on the
Archival PhotosReimagined
project, was accepted by theProgramming Committee. She presented virtuallyduring the Conference and inspired other professionalsin the field to experiment with art in the archives.
The Archives staff met with music instructors
NathanHudson
,
Bethany Nuckolls
, and
Nathan Nicolau
toprovide them historical information about CentralPiedmont's alma mater, originally written by ClintMoody. The three music instructors created amodernized version of the school's alma mater andcreated a fight song! We hope it'll make its big debutin the near future.FOR THE RECORD, A CENTRAL PIEDMONT ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER
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In Other News...
Dr. James Robert White
, the brother of Central Piedmontgraduate and Pulitzer Prize winner
John White
, stopped by theArchives after the Mural History Panel in March and visited the
Parallel Lives
exhibition. "What you have here is gold," he said,referring to the artifacts and history on display. He also touredthe Archives, where he was shown John White's biographical fileand photographs of "John White Day."
The Archives Reading Room is a popular spot for Fine Arts - Musicstudents
Savr Hill
,
Heben Kalonji
, and
Cadence Pottinger
. Theyregularly visit the space to work on their course assignments andcompose music. We love knowing our Reading Room is a warm andwelcoming place for students looking to catch up on work orcollaborate with friends. If you're interested in using the space(located in the Parr Center's Hagemeyer Library, Room 3250), weencourage you to visit or contact us at [email protected].
Did you know a time capsule had been buried to celebrate the25th anniversary of the College in 1988? It was opened 25 yearslater, in 2013, during the 50th anniversary celebrations. TheArchives staff have been working hard at making more materialsfrom this time capsule available through our digital collectionson CONTENTdm. You can now explore
photographs, videos, andother documents
depicting the various lives and activities of theCentral Piedmont community from 1988
Born 2 Rebel
No full textRyan used POSCA paint markers because it's one of the essential tools used in the graffiti community. As a member of that community, he felt it was important to use a high-quality maker to make his mark on the world. He also used charcoal for the hair and skin for the crowned character to add a more realistic feel to it
Betty Jane "Bee Jay" Caldwell's Book Signings
No full textA selection of programs and videos pertaining to Bee Jay Caldwell's past book signings
Spanish Flair
No full textA tribute to Nana Lorca, a Spanish dancer and teacher, with Spanish tiles decorating the background. The tiles were inspired by a selection of 16th century tiles from The Met collection. Printed using the Canon TM-305 large format printer in the Makerspace
Inside the Lava Lamp
No full textPouring the acrylic paint onto the canvas created the illusion of fluid bubbles as they flow in a lava lamp. The spark of the welder's blowtorch was the focal point, giving the illusion he was creating a spark of color in a dark environment. Silver glitter and epoxy resin were added in the final states for an additional shine
The Killing of the Queen
No full textWire ceramic scuplture of the queen being stabbed. She is painted red and gold with long golden tendrils of twisted wire hair