Eldridge F. Williams Collection, 1953-1985 | The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

By Jocelyn Hurtado

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Collection Overview

Title: Eldridge F. Williams Collection, 1953-1985

ID: 01/BAF MS_00169

Primary Creator: Williams, Eldridge F.

Extent: 14.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 01/05/2005

Subjects: African Americans -- Segregation, Discrimination -- Florida -- Dade County, Education, Educators, Employment

Forms of Material: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consist of the personal and professional papers of Eldridge F. Williams, during his time as Director for the Office of Equal Educational Opportunity and Executive Director of Personnel for Miami-Dade Public Schools. The collection contains information regarding the desegregation and integration of Miami- Dade Public Schools, in the form of correspondences, court cases, journals, magazines, news releases and other materials.

Collection Historical Note

Eldridge F. Williams

Born : November 2,1917 (Washignton County, Texas)

Died: July 2, 2015 ( Miami,Florida)

Education:

AA Degree: Western University, Quindaro, Kansas

BS Degree: Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana

MA Degree: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan

Military Service :

1941-Drafted for military service.

1942- Selected for officer training school in Miami Beach , Florida. Williams was the only black in the unit.

1942-1946: Director of Physical Fitness, Survival Training, and Parachute Landing Training for the Tuskegee Airmen Cadets, 332nd fighter squadron.

1949-Recalled for military service during Berlin Air Lift crisis. Rejoined the 332nd composite wing.

1963- Retired after 23 years of service with the rank of Liteutenant Colonel.

Public Service

1964- Started working for Miami-Dade Public Schools as a teacher.

1966- Coordinator of Federal Programs

1968- Director of Adminstrative Staffing

1971- Director of Equal Educational Opportunity

1978- Exceutive Director of Personnel

1985- Retired fro Miami Dade Public Schools

Subject/Index Terms

African Americans -- Segregation
Discrimination -- Florida -- Dade County
Education
Educators
Employment

Administrative Information

Repository: The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

Access Restrictions: Box 27 Restricted - Not for Public Viewing

Use Restrictions: An image licence agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.

Acquisition Source: Eldridge F. Williams

Acquisition Method: Donation

Processing Information: The records in this collection were located in the Black Archives processing room. After a preliminary survey was conducted, it was discovered that the records were in categorical and chronological order however, they were kept in large binder folders, bags, non-acid free folders and other holding materials. To process the collection the information was placed into categories. Staples, paperclips and rubber bands were removed and then the records were transferred into acid-free file folders. After being appropriately labeled, the folders were organized in alphabetical order and placed in an acid-free Hollinger box. A content listing was made, and the appropriate labels were attached, and the boxes were stored in the collection room. This collection was processed at the file folder level.

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