By Finding aid prepared by Avery Sorensen, James Gotchall, Pam Trotter, and Elizabeth Nielsen.
Collection Overview
Title: Harold C. Williams Papers, 1962-2013
Predominant Dates: 1972-2010
ID: MSS WilliamsH
Primary Creator: Williams, Harold C. (Harold Cleophas) (1943-2012)
Extent: 12.5 cubic feet. More info below.
Arrangement: The Harold C. Williams Papers are arranged in 12 series: 1. Personal Materials, 1962-2010; 2. Community Involvement, 1968-2010; 3. Reports and Publications, 1972-2010; 4. Newspaper Clippings, 1969-2013; 5. Photo Albums, circa 1980s-1990s; 6. Personal Photographs, 1965-2011; 7. Occupational Photographs, circa 1967 - 2005; 8. Community Involvement Photographs, circa 1960s-2010s; 9. Video, 1987-2004; 10. Audio, 1987-2006; 11. Plaques, 1984-2012; and 12. Artifacts, circa 1996.
Languages of Materials: English [eng]
Abstract
The Harold C. Williams Papers document Williams' community activism, volunteer service, and civic leadership in Portland, Oregon, as well as his immediate and extended family. Harold C. Williams was an activist, volunteer, and leader in the African American community in Portland from the 1960s until his death in 2012.
Scope and Content Notes
The Harold C. Williams Papers document Williams' community activism, volunteer service, and civic leadership in Portland, Oregon as well as his immediate and extended family. Much of the collection consists of materials assembled by Williams; photographs documenting his community involvement and family; and sound and video recordings of Williams making speeches and presentations.
The Papers include biographical and personal materials; records documenting his involvement with Portland Community College and Portland State University; and materials pertaining to African Americans in Portland, especially education, employment, and programs for at-risk youth. The collection includes a wide variety of formats, including videotapes, audio cassette sound recordings, photographs, photograph albums, and two digital photographs. Of special note are video recordings and photographs of Jesse Jackson.
Williams' religious life and church activities are reflected throughout the collection and include materials he assembled and wrote, photographs, and video and audio recordings of sermons, gospel choir festivals, and memorial services.
Williams' immediate family of his wife, Cal, and his children as well as his extended Broadous family are depicted in many photographs of life events such as birthdays, graduations, and weddings; family reunions; and vacations. Video and audio recordings of weddings and family reunions are also part of the collection.
Biographical / Historical Notes
Harold C. Williams was a community activist, civic leader, and educator in Portland, Oregon, from the 1960s until his death in 2012.
Born in 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas, Harold Cleophas Williams came to Portland, Oregon in 1959 and finished his secondary education at Jefferson High School in 1962. Williams earned an Associate Degree in Education from Multnomah Junior College in 1965 and attended the University of California in Berkeley where he received a certificate in race relations in June 1967. Williams returned to Portland and completed BS and MS degrees in political science at Portland State University in 1969 and 1972. Williams served as director of a satellite campus of PSU in northeast Portland for two years and was appointed as the Director of Affirmative Action for the State of Oregon in 1973. He served in this position until 1978.
Active in the local chapters of the Urban League and NAACP, Williams was a strong presence in the Oregon African American community, working with at-risk youth at Maclaren Youth Correctional Facility and creating the "Success Academy" program in 2004. Williams' service to the community was also reflected in his membership on the board of Portland Community College, where he helped advocate for the formation of the Cascade branch campus in Northeast Portland. Williams married Cal Robertson in 1975 and together they raised three children: Natasha, Harold Jr. (also referred to as Harold Two), and Eric.
CH2A & Associates was established by Harold C. Williams and his wife, Cal Robertson Williams, as a consulting firm to the business and public sector. The firm specialized in affirmative action, labor relations, conflict resolution, personnel management, and counseling.
The Broadous Family consists of the descendants of Rev. and Mrs. Zachrah Broadous, Sr. of Texarkana, Arkansas. Rev. Zachrah Broadous, Sr., was Harold Williams' grandfather and died in 1943, the year that Williams was born. The extensive Broadous Family has gathered for family reunions every 3 years since 1948.
Administrative Information
More Extent Information:
5400 photographs, 67 videotapes, 27 sound recordings, and 6.5 megabytes digital content; 15 boxes, including 1 oversize box
Statement on Access:
Collection is open for research.
Acquisition Note:
The Papers were donated to the Special Collections & Archives Research Center by Williams' son, Harold C. Williams, Jr., in 2014.
Related Materials:
This collection is a component of the Oregon Multicultural Archives (OMA). The Urban League of Portland Records (MSS UrbanLeague) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Corvallis Branch Records (MSS NAACPCorvallis) include extensive materials documenting African Americans in Oregon.
Preferred Citation:
Harold C. Williams Papers (MSS WilliamsH), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Creators
Williams, Harold C. (Harold Cleophas) (1943-2012)
People, Places, and Topics
African Americans--Civil Rights--Oregon.
African Americans--Education--Oregon.
African Americans--Employment--Oregon.
African Americans--Oregon--Portland.
African Americans--Religious life.
African American youth--Oregon--Portland.
Christian life.
Jackson, Jesse, 1941-
Juvenile corrections--Oregon.
Oregon Multicultural Archives
Portland (Or.)--Race relations.
Portland Community College (Portland, Or.)
Portland Community College (Portland, Or. : Cascade Campus)
Portland State University
Williams, Harold C.
Forms of Material
Born digital.
Digital photographs.
Film negatives.
Photograph albums.
Photographic prints.
Video recordings (physical artifacts)
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: Personal Materials, 1962-2010
- Series 1 includes biographical information, correspondence, religious materials, and writings. The biographical information documents Williams' early years, education, and family and includes a yearbook, diplomas, awards, and certificates. The correspondence includes personal letters from Williams' wife and greeting cards from family members and friends. Religious materials reflect church pamphlets, hymns, and religious writings gathered by Williams. Williams' writings contain newspaper articles, poems, personal notes, and reports written and assembled by Williams. Topics include gang information, political outreach, and voting.
- Sub-Series 1: Biographical Information, 1962-2010
- Box-Folder 1.1: General, 2002-2006
- Box-Folder 1.2: Broadus Family Reunion Cloth, undated
- Box-Folder 1.3: Certificates and Awards, 1967-2010
- Box-Folder 14.1: Certificates and Awards, 1970-1993
- Box-Folder 1.4: Diplomas, 1962-1972
- Box-Folder 1.5: Family News, 1991
- Box-Folder 1.6: High School Reunions, 1997-1998
- Box-Folder 1.7: Yearbook, 1994
- Box-Folder 1.8: Correspondence - Greeting Cards, 1970-2008
- Includes 5 photographs.
- Box-Folder 1.9: Correspondence - Greeting Cards, 1970-2008
- Box-Folder 1.10: Correspondence - Greeting Cards, 1970-2008
- Box-Folder 1.11: Correspondence - Personal, 1972-2006
- Box-Folder 1.12: Correspondence - Professional, 1970-1972
- Box-Folder 1.13: Correspondence - Professional, 1973-2008
- Box-Folder 1.14: Religious Materials, 1970-2001
- Box-Folder 1.15: Religious Materials, 1970-2001
- Box-Folder 1.16: Writings - General, 1986-2001
- Box-Folder 1.17: Writings - General, 1986-2001
- Box-Folder 1.18: Writings - Newspaper Articles, 1990-1994
- Box-Folder 1.19: Writings - "Through the Eyes of Mr. W." newspaper column, 1975-1978
- Published in the Portland Observer.
- Box-Folder 1.20: Writings - Personal Notes, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 1.21: Writings - Poems, undated
- Series 2: Community Involvement, 1968-2010
- Series 2 documents the connections that Harold Williams had with the community through courses that he taught, interactions with Ghana, CH2A Associates, and the Oregon Juvenile Corrections facility.
- Box-Folder 2.1: CH2A Associates, 1993-2004
- Box-Folder 2.2: Conciliators Incorporated, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 2.3: Ghana, 1997-1998
- 7 postcards
- Box-Folder 2.4: Oregon Juvenile Corrections, 1996-2000
- Box-Folder 2.5: Linfield College, 1991-1994
- Box-Folder 2.6: Portland Community College, 1993-2010
- Box-Folder 2.7: Portland State University Education Center, 1968-1972
- Box-Folder 2.8: Public Service Announcement - Coalition of Black Men and Omega Boys Club, 1991
- Box-Folder 2.9: Student Papers: Minority Groups Course, 1993-1995
- Box-Folder 2.10: Student Papers: Minority Groups Course, 1993-1995
- Box-Folder 2.11: Student Papers: Minority Voices Course, 1974
- Box-Folder 2.12: Student Papers: "Perspectives of Change in a Community", 2006-2007
- Box-Folder 2.13: Success Academy, 1998-2007
- Series 3: Reports and Publications, 1972-2010
- Series 3 consists of reports and publications arranged by type of publications that were collected and assembled by Harold Williams. They include directories, event programs, flyers, journal articles, newsletters, pamphlets, and presentations pertaining to the elderly, youth, politics, religion, and education.
- Box-Folder 2.14: Directories, circa 1998-2002
- Box-Folder 2.15: Event Programs, 1982-2008
- Box-Folder 2.16: Event Programs, 1978-2010
- Box-Folder 2.17: Historical Information, 1973-2001
- Box-Folder 2.18: Journals, 1996-2007
- Box-Folder 2.19: Newsletters, 1991
- Box-Folder 2.20: Pamphlets and flyers, 1976-1992
- Box-Folder 2.21: Presentations, 1998
- Box-Folder 2.22: Publications, 1972-1988
- Box-Folder 2.23: Reports, 1972-2001
- Box-Folder 2.24: Reports, 1991-1998
- Series 4: Newspaper Clippings, 1969-2013
- Series 4 consists of an extensive collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from Oregon newspapers, assembled by Williams. The clippings are organized in various ways -- by date, subject, and newspaper title (such as the Portland Observer). The series includes newspaper articles written by Williams as well as pieces written about him. Topics include gang violence, schools, community activism, and religion.
- Box-Folder 3.1: General, undated
- Box-Folder 3.2: General, 1969-1973
- Box-Folder 3.3: General, 1974-1979
- Box-Folder 3.4: General, 1974-1979
- Box-Folder 3.5: General, 1980-1988
- Box-Folder 3.6: General, 1989
- Box-Folder 3.7: General, 1989
- Box-Folder 3.8: General, 1989
- Box-Folder 3.9: General, 1990-1996
- Box-Folder 3.10: General, 1990-1996
- Box-Folder 3.11: General, 1990-1996
- Box-Folder 3.12: General, 1997-1998
- Box-Folder 3.13: General, 1999
- Box-Folder 3.14: General, 2000
- Box-Folder 3.15: General, 2001
- Box-Folder 3.16: General, 2002
- Box-Folder 3.17: General, 2003
- Box-Folder 3.18: General, 2004-2005
- Box-Folder 4.1: General, 2006-2007
- Box-Folder 4.2: General, 2008
- Box-Folder 4.3: General, 2008
- Box-Folder 4.4: General, 2009
- Box-Folder 4.5: General, 2009
- Box-Folder 4.6: General, 2010-2013
- Box-Folder 4.7: General, 2010-2013
- Box-Folder 4.8: Affirmative Action, 1972-1978
- Box-Folder 4.9: Business Articles, 1985-1989
- Box-Folder 4.10: Community Response, 1983-1993
- Box-Folder 4.11: Gang Violence, 1994-1995
- Box-Folder 4.12: Government Articles, 1985-1993
- Box-Folder 4.13: Government Articles, 1985-1993
- Box-Folder 4.14: Knotts Street Boxing Team, 2005
- Box-Folder 4.15: Minority Groups, 1992
- Box-Folder 4.16: News Clippings from Evelyn S. Cope, 2002-2003
- Box-Folder 4.17: Portland Community College, 1993
- Box-Folder 4.18: 1975-1989
- Box-Folder 4.19: Religious Articles, 1989-1990
- Box-Folder 4.20: School Articles, 1984-1991
- Box-Folder 4.21: School Articles, 1984-1991
- Extent: 2 folders
- Box-Folder 4.22: State Representative Campaign, 1984
- Series 5: Photo Albums, circa 1980s-1990s
- Series 5 consists of 13 photograph albums with 960 photographic prints. These photographs reflect both personal and occupational content. Topics include weddings, Rotary International, class field trips, birthday parties, church activities, family reunions, trips, Hampton University, dances, Multnomah Falls, Portland Community College events, and Jesse Jackson.
- Extent: 13 albums
- Box-Item 5.1 - 5.10
- Box-Item 6.1 - 6.3
- Series 6: Personal Photographs, 1965-2011
- Series 6 consists of photographs of Williams' family and friends and special events such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays as well as informal family gatherings. School, individual, and family portraits are part of the series. Images of the Portland Rose Festival parade, Multnomah Falls, and the Broadous Family reunion are also reflected in these photographs. The series includes 1715 photographic prints, 480 film negatives, and 13 slides. The negatives are distributed throughout the series. The series also includes two digital photographs of Williams made in February 2011.
- Extent: 2200 photographs
- Box-Folder 6.4: Anthony Washington, 1995
- 13 slides
- Box-Folder 6.4-6.12: Birthdays, circa 1990s
- Extent: 8 folders
- Box-Folder 6.13-6.18: Family and Friends General, 1965-2011
- Extent: 6 folders
- Box-Folder 6.19: Family Reunions, circa 2000
- Box-Folder 6.20-6.22: Graduations, 1995-2008
- Extent: 3 folders
- Box-Folder 7.1: Harold Williams, circa 1970s-2011
- Includes two digital photographs available for viewing in the Reading Room.
- Box-Folder 7.2: Parades and Festivals, circa 1970s-1995
- Sub-Series 1: Vacations and Trips, circa 1970s-2000s
- Box-Folder 7.3: Cayman Islands Cruise, 1993
- Box-Folder 7.4: Cayman Islands Cruise, 1993
- Box-Folder 7.5: Crater Lake, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 7.6: Georgia, circa 2000s
- Box-Folder 7.7: Maryland, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 7.8: New York, circa 1980s
- Box-Folder 7.9: San Francisco, 1998
- Box-Folder 7.10: Texas, 1992
- Box-Folder 7.11: Unidentified trips and vacations, circa 1970s-1990s
- Box-Folder 7.12: Williams' House, 1992
- Box-Folder 7.13: Weddings, 1992-1997
- Box-Folder 7.14: Wedding Anniversaries, 1991-1992
- Series 7: Occupational Photographs, circa 1967-2005
- Series 7 consists of images documenting Williams' professional career including Portland Community College events, conventions, programs for students and youth, and teaching. The series includes 1140 photographic prints, 320 film negatives, and a poster. The negatives are distributed throughout the series.
- Extent: 1460 photographs
- Sub-Series 1: Conventions and Formal Events, circa 1980s-2000
- Box-Folder 7.15: American Association of Community Colleges, 1990-1998
- Box-Folder 7.16: Association of Community College Trustees, circa 1980s
- Box-Folder 7.17: Blacks In Government, 1995
- Box-Folder 7.18: CH2A, circa 1990s-2000
- Box-Folder 7.19: Jesse Jackson at Melody Ballroom, circa 1980s
- Box-Folder 7.20: National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners, circa 1994
- Box-Folder 7.21: White House Visit, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 14.2: Williams with James Earl Jones, circa 2000
- Box-Folder 7.22-8.2: Unidentified Conventions and Formal Events, 1995-2005
- Extent: 5 folders
- Box-Folder 8.3: Portland Community College (PCC) 25-Year Cascade Anniversary, 1988
- Box-Folder 8.4: Students, circa 1990-1995
- Box-Folder 8.5: Students, circa 1990-1995
- Includes one poster.
- Box-Folder 14.3: Tom McCall, Oregon Governor, circa 1967-1975
- Extent: 1 matted black-and-white photograph
- Series 8: Community Involvement Photographs, circa 1960s-2010s
- Series 8 consists of photographs pertaining to Williams' involvement with the community and are primarily organized by subject. The photographs document outreach in Africa as well as programs to address gang prevention, sports, junior golf clubs, walkathons, the Rotary International, and youth outreach programs. Williams' church activities as well as historic photographs are also reflected in this series. Slides of several art pieces, including drawings of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. are part of the series. This series includes 570 photographic prints, 160 film negatives, and 23 color slides; two posters are also included. The negatives are distributed throughout the series.
- Extent: 755 photographs
- Box-Folder 8.6: Church, circa 1990s-2010s
- Box-Folder 8.7: Coalition of Black Men, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 14.4: "Jazz on the Mississippi" Sponsored by CH2A, 2008-2009
- Extent: 2 posters
- Box-Folder 8.8: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evers, circa 1960s
- Box-Folder 8.9: Pastoral 25th Anniversary, circa 1990s
- Box-Folder 8.10: Slides of Art Pieces, 1995
- Extent: 23 slides
- Box-Folder 8.11: Uganda Outreach, 1997
- Box-Folder 8.12: Uganda Outreach, 1997
- Box-Folder 8.13: Youth Outreach, 1990-circa 2000
- Box-Folder 8.14: Youth Outreach, 1990-circa 2000
- Box-Folder 8.15: Youth Outreach, 1990-circa 2000
- Series 9: Video, 1987-2004
- Series 9 consists of videotape recordings of Williams on camera, events involving William's work, or references to Williams. More than 50 hours of video footage are included. Some materials pertain to the African American experience in general that may have influenced the work of Williams. Topics include minority discrimination in business, police and gang violence, Portland City Council meetings, CH2A work, and youth outreach. Footage includes documentaries, home video, and recordings of news broadcasts. All the videotapes are VHS format. Each tape has been assigned an item number. Running time is provided for most of the videotapes.
- Extent: 67 VHS videotapes
- Box-Item 9.1: "A Man Named Harold", undated
- Summary of Williams' involvement with Safeway in Portland. Williams gives speeches at the opening of two Portland Safeways. (0:08:15)
- Box-Item 9.2: African American Gathering In Portland, 1988
Dancing and discussions. August 26, 1988 (2:07:17)
This video is available as a digital file.
- Box-Item 9.3: Black United Front March Against Crime, 1989-1990
News coverage of the march to end gangs and violence in Portland; Harold speaks about Mayor Bud Clark's apology for some potentially racist comments. September 16, 1989-July 28, 1990 (0:17:29)
This video is available as a digital file.
- Box-Item 9.4: Blaser Industry, undated
- Recording of the Blaser Industry Project meant to give youth confidence. (0:08:28)
- Box-Item 9.5: Bridge Builder, 1997
- A coming of age ceremony. (2:09:15)
- Box-Item 9.6: Broadous Family, 1991
- Williams speaks to family mourning the loss of their eldest sister. September 7, 1991 (2:10:46)
- Box-Item 9.7: Broadous Family Worship Service, 1994
- Sunday Morning Service at Vancouver Baptist Church. July 3, 1994 (4:05:40)
- Box-Item 9.8: Cal R. Williams OSU Extension Service, undated
- Home-Based Business Session of which Mrs. Williams is the leader. (3:39:15)
- Box-Item 9.9: CH2A and Associates, Dean Visits Portland, 2004
- Howard Dean visits Portland in support of mayor-elect Potter. Williams is shown and speaks briefly on camera. August 30, 2004 (0:10:04)
- Box-Item 9.10: CH2A and Associates, Gore/Gresham Principal, 2000
- Gresham Principal accused of racist remarks, gets saved by the school board. May 12, 2000 (0:07:30)
- Box-Item 9.11: CH2A and Associates, Library Tape, 1993
- Two black men went into a Head Start Office on payday and attempted to take the workers' pay, shot Christina Clegg and critically wounded another worker. Christina Clegg remembered with a memorial fund. July 30, 1993-August 15, 1993 (0:30:26)
- Box-Item 9.12: CH2A and Associates Reward Fund and Contractor's Report, 1996
- Williams is shown during a discussion about the reward fund. Williams speaks about how contracting agencies are giving work to white contractors, not black ones. June 21, 1996-June 22, 1996 (0:03:53)
- Box-Item 9.13: CH2A and Associates, "We Are One" News Clip, undated
- Williams helps a young boy recover from being a part of a gang. "We Are One" program members speak to younger kids about the importance of staying out of gangs. (0:14:18)
- Box-Item 9.14: City Scope: Endangered Species, undated
- Discussion about black men and violence. (0:29:05)
- Box-Item 9.15: City Scope: Hate Crimes, undated
- Harold sits on a panel to discuss why people perform hate crimes. (0:26:57)
- Box-Item 9.16: Coalition of Black Men on Convention Center/Racism, 1989
- Williams and CBMC discuss the lack of minorities involved in the construction of the Portland convention center. May 19, 1989 and May 25, 1989 (0:50:08)
- Box-Item 9.18: Coalition of Black Men Meeting, undated
- Box-Item 9.19: Coalition of Black Men Speaking on Dads Against Discrimination, undated
- Williams speaks on Dads Against Discrimination about the Coalition of Black Men. (0:59:28)
- Box-Item 9.20: Community College Montage, undated
- This video highlights various community colleges in Oregon. Williams is depicted in the Portland Community College segment. (0:21:00)
- Box-Item 9.21: Convention Center Problems, 1987
- Koin News 6, Portland Television News, Harold Williams speaks about how there are not enough black contractors working on the convention center construction site. November 13, 1987 (0:05:11)
- Box-Item 9.22: Dick Greggory: "The World According to Dick Greggory", 2002
- Dick Greggory lectures comedically in Portland about civil rights. February 16, 2002 (2:41:18)
- Box-Item 9.23: Family Wedding, 1987
- Williams gives a speech at a formal gathering. June 27, 1987 (1:53:03)
- Box-Item 9.24: Family Wedding, 2003
- Williams says the blessing at a family wedding. August 2, 2003 (0:03:17)
- Box-Item 9.25: Gospel Choir Festival, Tape 1 of 2, 2002
- Williams speaks at the Gospel Choir Festival. July 20, 2002 (0:48:00)
- Box-Item 9.26: Gospel Choir Festival, Tape 2 of 2, 2002
- Williams speaks at the Gospel Choir Festival. July 20, 2002 (0:44:00)
- Box-Item 9.27: Governor's Summit Part 1, 1997
- Governor Kitzhaber speaks in Portland about minorities in the Juvenile Correction System. Williams attends. October 15, 1997 (2:09:19)
- Box-Item 9.28: Governor's Summit Part 2, 1997
- Governor Kitzhaber speaks in Portland about minorities in the Juvenile Correction System. Williams attends. October 15, 1997 (2:09:13)
- Box-Item 9.29: Governor's Summit Part 1, 1998
- Williams prays for the youth at the beginning, talks about the representation of the general population. Morning Session, October 13, 1998 (2:02:49)
- Box-Item 9.30: Governor's Summit Part 2, 1998
- Governor Kitzhaber talks about how each system needs to be able to get the services it needs. Williams concludes by giving a brief speech about how everybody should think about the kids. Afternoon Session, October 13, 1998 (1:25:02)
- Box-Item 9.31: Joe Holcomb Coalition of Black Men Memorial March, 1987
- News Coverage: Harold Williams and the Coalition of Black Men lead a march in memory of Joe Holcomb. December 19, 1987 (0:09:27)
- Box-Item 9.32: Joe Holcomb Shooting, 2004
- KGW TV: Williams says that the information in the case about officers shooting a black kid should be presented to the public as well as to the grand jury. April 28, 2004 (0:04:07)
- Box-Item 9.33: Joe Holcomb, Minority Contractor's Lawsuit, 1988
- Williams is referred to during the Minority Contractors Lawsuit, Harold speaks about the missing witness to the Holcomb shooting. October 7, 1988 (0:04:51)
- Box-Item 9.34: Library Tape, 1990-1992
- MLK Jr. Vigil, Harold Williams briefly portrayed; First Source Program, African American Festival, Pioneer Courthouse Square Rally. April 4, 1990 - June 10, 1992(0:42:42)
- Box-Item 9.35: Library Tape, 1990-1991
- Convention Center Contract: Williams says he's optimistic about jobs at the new convention center and minorities being given equal pay; violence toward a black kid. August 31, 1990 - August 16, 1991 (0:43:47)
- Box-Item 9.36: Library Tape, 1990-1991
- Operation PUSH, Williams says that the African American Community is united in wanting Nike to hire more minorities. September 14, 1990 - April 24, 1991(0:36:58)
- Box-Item 9.37: Library Tape, 1991
- Williams speaks about how Gresham High School students should remain calm in the wake of 6 arson fires and 3 bomb threats in one week, also asks the media to focus on the positives of the situation. September 27, 1991 - December 19, 1991 (0:18:16)
- Box-Item 9.38: Library Tape, 1993-1994
- 2 out of 4 police officers get charged with guilty sentences for violence toward a black kid, Williams speaks about black businesses needing funding from banks. April 17, 1993 - May 12, 1994 (0:13:24)
- Box-Item 10.1: Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary, undated
- Video of Malcolm X produced by Grassroot News (1:02:00)
- Box-Item 10.2: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Ainsworth Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 2002
- Williams is an honored guest and gives a short speech at this ribbon cutting ceremony. December 4, 2002 (0:53:02)
- Box-Item 10.3: Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Dedication, undated
- Williams attends the dedication of Northwest Natural's MLK Jr. statue. (1:41:59)
- Box-Item 10.4: Matron's Farewell for Mrs. Wattley, 1987
- Memorial service for Mrs. Wattley, a church member. July 19, 1987 (2:07:17)
- Box-Item 10.5: Mayor's Forum: Construction Trades Intern Program, 1992
- Interns in the program speak about their work. September 30, 1992 (0:10:00)
- Box-Item 10.6: News Clips: Harold Williams, 1989
- News clips concerning racism, a swearing in ceremony, and the celebration of MLK Jr.'s birthday. January 4, 1989 - January 17, 1989 (0:40:07)
- Box-Item 10.7: News Conference, channel 6, 1987
- Williams contributes to a panel discussing if the city of Portland is giving minorities enough work. July 24, 1987 (0:29:22)
- Box-Item 10.8: Nike Boycott in Portland, undated
- Box-Item 10.9: Omar and Pete Clips, undated
- Community screening version, funding provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (1:00:00)
- Box-Item 10.10: Paul Kreiders' Party, 1996
- Williams says Paul Kreiders was a kind of angel. May 1, 1996 (0:25:4)
- Box-Item 10.11: P.O.P. Job Issue, 1990
- Williams speaks about the impact of the P.O.P. and the City of Portland's joint plan on jobs for the community. February 3, 1990 (0:48:23)
- Box-Item 10.12: Portland City Council, 1992
- NAMCO addresses the Council on minority business issues. Discussion of how Slayden Construction denied African American contractors work. September 14, 1992 (0:36:01)
- Box-Item 10.13: Portland City Council, 1992
- Williams speaks to the Portland City Council to thank the members for its First Source Program that led to the Construction Trades Intern Program, with which Slayden Construction was involved. September 30, 1992 (0:09:58)
- Box-Item 10.14: Portland City Council, 2003
- Proposal for Star Park Parking Garage put forth by the Alliance of Minority Chambers and Star Park Management is approved. May 22, 2003 (1:14:06)
- Box-Item 10.15: Portland Community College Graduation, 1994
- Harold speaks and introduces Mr. VanDyke.
- Box-Item 10.16: Portland Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting, 1989
- Williams is depicted when hate crimes are discussed. KOIN CH 6, 11:07 PM; Piedmont Neighborhood 100th Anniversary, KGW CH 8, 11:13 PM. April 16, 1989 - April 26, 1989 (0:07:10)
- Box-Item 10.17: Rites of Passage Program, undated
- Rites of Passage program dinner. (2:00:32)
- Box-Item 10.18: "Save Our Streets", undated
- PROJECT POOCH "Save Our Streets:" Dogs are used as a rehabilitation assistant for Juvenile Delinquents. (0:06:30)
- Box-Item 10.19: Success Academy, 1996
- Teens in the program practice their public speaking. April 18, 1996 - April 23, 1996 (0:31:24)
- Box-Item 10.20: Success Academy, 1996
- Teens in the program practice their public speaking (0:14:07)
- Box-Item 10.21: Success Academy Breakfast, 1997
- MacLaren School, Williams gives a brief speech and answers questions. (0:40:45)
- Box-Item 10.22: Success Academy: Out-Front House, undated
- KNMT TV-24 National Minority Television, Williams speaks about the Success Academy and the Out-Front House. (1:00:47)
- Box-Item 10.23: Success Academy: Out-Front House, NW Focus, undated
- Williams discusses the Out-Front House as a drug, alcohol, and mental help house directed towards kids with these addictions. (0:29:20)
- Box-Item 10.24: Town Hall Meeting, undated
- Williams attends a Town Hall meeting to discuss racism in Portland. (0:34:00)
- Box-Item 10.25: Town Hall Meeting: "The Verdict and The Violence", 1992
- Discussion of the aftermath of the Rodney King Incident. May 10, 1992
- Box-Item 10.26: TACS Award Winners, 1997
- Examples of TACS footage reel for Williams to prepare for his filming sessions. (0:01:00)
- Box-Item 10.27: TACS Out Front House, 1998
- Williams' footage for the TACS award. January 27, 1998 (0:00:46)
- Box-Item 10.28: "The View From This Side" Interviews, 2002
- Mrs. Williams is featured. (0:45:00)
- Box-Item 10.29: "The View From This Side" PCA TV, undated
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- Series 10: Audio, 1987-2006
- Series 10 consists of sound recordings of speeches, sermons, meetings, and interviews assembled by Williams. Of special note are an undated interview with Williams and recordings from the 1988 Broadous Family reunion. All of the recordings are audio cassette tapes.
- Extent: 27 audio cassette tapes
- Box-Item 11.1: Broadous Family Reunion, 1988
- Trebbie Brown Speaking
- Extent: 3 tapes
- Box-Item 11.2: Broadous Family Service, 1988
- Reverend Broadous Speaking
- Extent: 2 tapes
- Box-Item 11.3: Metro Council Meeting--Africa Bush Contract, 1987
- Extent: 2 tapes
- Box-Item 11.4: Metro Council, 1988
- Box-Item 11.5: NCBMP Breakfast Session, 1995
- National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (?).
- Box-Item 11.6: Oregon Convention and Visitor Services "I believe I Can Fly", 1999
- Keynote Speaker: Patricia Russell McCloud
- Box-Item 11.7: Presidential Address: William J. Clinton with Robert Reich and Richard Riley, undated
- Box-Item 11.8: "Building Strong Families Based on Biblical Principles", 1996
- Dr. James E. Martin, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
- Box-Item 11.9: "The Danger of Disrespect", 1996
- Pastor Thomas
- Box-Item 11.10: "Fight Like A Man", 1996
- Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
- Extent: 5 tapes
- Box-Item 11.11: "Getting Ready for Battle", undated
- Dr. James E. Martin, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
- Box-Item 11.12: Haman Cross, Jr., undated
- Box-Item 11.13: "A Holy People", 1990
- Minister John Pearce
- Box-Item 11.14: "A Lesson From the Lilies", 1997
- Box-Item 11.15: "Really Free", 1992
- Reverend Wright
- Box-Item 11.16: "Opening to Love, The Seventh Invitation, Widen Your World, Part Two", 2004
- Reverend Richard C. Everts
- Box-Item 11.17: "You Don't Have to Stay in the Shape that you are in", undated
- Box-Item 11.18: Staples, 2006
- Box-Item 11.19: Interview: Harold Williams Glow Love Ministries, undated
- Series 11: Plaques, 1984-2012
- Series 11 consists of 24 awards and plaques received by Williams in recognition of his community service and leadership.
- Box-Item 12.1: Portland Community College Leadership as Chairperson, 1994-2010
- Extent: 4 plaques
- Box-Item 12.2: Portland Community College Dedicated Service Award, 1998-2011
- Extent: 4 plaques
- Box-Item 12.3: Portland Community College Project Independence, 1994
- Box-Item 12.4: PGE/TACS Community Treasure, 1998
- Box-Item 12.5: Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs Economic Development Award, 1996
- Box-Item 12.6: Jefferson High School Image Award, 1984-1985
- Box-Item 13.1: The Portland Observer Foundation Community Service Honorary Award, 2012
- Box-Item 13.2: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Emerald Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2012
- Box-Item 13.3: MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, 2002
- Box-Item 13.4: Portland YO Program Community Champions Award, 2005
- Box-Item 13.5: St. Mary's Home Appreciation Award, 1998-2001
- Box-Item 13.6: Service Achievement Award, 2010
- Box-Item 13.7: Cornerstone Member, 1994
- Box-Item 13.8: Albina Ministerial Alliance Recognition Award, undated
- Box-Item 13.9: Outstanding Community Leadership, 1993
- Box-Item 13.10: American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) Rising Star Award, 1997
- Box-Item 13.11: Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Trustee Leadership Award, 2010
- Box-Item 13.12: Portland Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, undated
- Series 12: Artifacts, circa 1996
- Series 12 includes two medals received by Williams that recognize his support of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team; one medal from Jefferson High School; and a piece of woodwork received as a gift from Ghana.
- Box-Item 15.1 - 15.4

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