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- A college architect, Causeway Lumber president Gene Whiddon and Dr. Rushing discuss the president's office.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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A college architect, Causeway Lumber president Gene Whiddon and Dr. Rushing discuss the president's office at the new Central Campus in Davie in November 1963. Whiddon, a supporter of the college from the start, provided paneling for the president's office. He later became the founding chairman of the Broward Community College Foundation.
- Date Issued
- 1963
- Identifier
- BC283, 16A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC283
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- A system of junior colleges serving African-American students was established by the state in 1949.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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A system of junior colleges serving African-American students was established by the state in 1949. In Broward County, JCBC offered courses for its African-American students at a branch campus of Dillard High School, which opened in August of 1961. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandated desegregation of all publicly supported educational institutions. By the 1966-1967 school year, the "Magnificent 12" black junior colleges in Florida had ceased operations or had folded into formerly all-white...
Show moreA system of junior colleges serving African-American students was established by the state in 1949. In Broward County, JCBC offered courses for its African-American students at a branch campus of Dillard High School, which opened in August of 1961. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandated desegregation of all publicly supported educational institutions. By the 1966-1967 school year, the "Magnificent 12" black junior colleges in Florida had ceased operations or had folded into formerly all-white junior colleges.
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- 1966
- Identifier
- BC306, 29B
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC306
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- An expert on educational policy, Dr. Holcombe is sought after for advice.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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An expert on educational policy, Dr. Holcombe is sought after for advice by community college officials and lawmakers alike. Here, he greets former governor Lawton Chiles.
- Date Issued
- 1994
- Identifier
- BC440, 112A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC440
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- Another top administrator was Dr. Willis Holcombe, who served as an assistant to Dr. Adams.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Another top administrator was Dr. Willis Holcombe, who served as an assistant to Dr. Adams before moving to Florida's other BCC─Brevard Community College─as vice president. In this 1975 photo, he counsels Elinor Wilkov at a BCC District Board of Trustees meeting.
- Date Issued
- 1975
- Identifier
- BC316, 35B
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC316
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- At the conclusion of Campaign 2000, donors were presented with specially created crystal doorknobs.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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At the conclusion of Campaign 2000, donors were presented with specially created crystal doorknobs because their donations helped open doors to brighter futures for students. In this picture, Auto Nation's Gale Butler accepts a memento on behalf of Wayne and Marti Huizenga from Dr. Holcombe and campaign chairman Steve Berrard.
- Date Issued
- 2000
- Identifier
- BC428, 104
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC428
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- Basil Rathbone, one of the actors who portrayed Sherlock Holmes.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Basil Rathbone, one of the actors who portrayed Sherlock Holmes on film, talks Hollywood with Dr. Rushing and Nan and Hutch Hutchison's Fort Lauderdale home in 1964. Nan Hutchison was the college's first director of student affairs and helped introduce faculty recruits to the community and the college.
- Date Issued
- 1964
- Identifier
- BC296, 23
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC296
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- Carlton Moore, a Fort Lauderdale city commissioner, is also among BCC's Distinguished Award winners.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Carlton Moore, a Fort Lauderdale city commissioner, is also among BCC's Distinguished Award winners, as is his wife, Jasmine Shirley-Moore. Carlton Moore was named a recipient in 1988 and Jasmine Shirley-Moore, an epidemiologist, was named a recipient in 1989.
- Date Issued
- 1988
- Identifier
- BC453, 120A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC453
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- Central Campus Provost Dr. Patricia Caldwell, Trustees Cheryl Krause and Georgette Sosa Douglass, and Dr. Holcombe cut the ribbon.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Central Campus Provost Dr. Patricia Caldwell, Trustees Cheryl Krause and Georgette Sosa Douglass, and Dr. Holcombe cut the ribbon opening a 40-year photographic retrospective at Central Campus for the 40th anniversary of the college.
- Date Issued
- 2000
- Identifier
- BC447, 116A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC447
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- Dignitaries join trustees Paul Anderson and Cheryl Krause, Dr. Holcombe, Central Campus Provost Dr. Patricia Caldwell, and Dean of the Student Affairs Dr. Carol Ross-Black.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dignitaries join trustees Paul Anderson and Cheryl Krause, Dr. Holcombe, Central Campus Provost Dr. Patricia Caldwell, and Dean of the Student Affairs Dr. Carol Ross-Black in turning the earth for reconstruction of the Robert E. Ferris Center in 2000.
- Date Issued
- 2000
- Identifier
- BC416, 96A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC416
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- Dr. Adams and Dean Harry Smith.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams and Dean Harry Smith, at far right, congratulate Dale Thisler and Steve Medoff after their match at the rededication of the Central Campus tennis courts.
- Date Issued
- 1976
- Identifier
- BC365, 61B
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC365
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- Dr. Adams and District Board of Trustees Chairman Judson A. Samuels are pictured.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams and District Board of Trustees Chairman Judson A. Samuels are pictured here at the dedication of the Criminal Justice Institute on Central Campus in 1972. Now called the Public Safety Institute, the center trains all of Broward County's law-enforcement officers.
- Date Issued
- 1972
- Identifier
- BC333, 44A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC333
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- Dr. Adams congratulates art professor Lamonte Anderson.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams congratulates art professor Lamonte Anderson and his "Fatcats" intramural team, winners of the President's Intramural Cup.
- Date Issued
- 1978
- Identifier
- BC337, 46B
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC337
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- Dr. Adams hands over a check to Lucius Weeks to purchase the Downtown Center.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams hands over a check to Lucius Weeks to purchase the Downtown Center from Landmark Bank in 1977. The Downtown Center was to become the college's administrative headquarters as well as an instructional site.
- Date Issued
- 1977
- Identifier
- BC321, 38A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC321
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- Dr. Adams joins with members of F-Troop.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams joins with members of F-Troop in welcoming Dr. Charles Forman to the dedication ceremonies for the Charles R. Forman Center.
- Date Issued
- 1980
- Identifier
- BC347, 51A
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC347
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- Dr. Adams leads a tour for visiting dignitaries.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams leads a tour for visiting dignitaries of the $6-million facility during construction.
- Date Issued
- 1979
- Identifier
- BC330, 42B
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- Image (JPEG2000)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC330
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- Dr. Adams presents Broward Judge James Minnet.
- Name/Creator
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams presents Broward Judge James Minnet with a Distinguished Service Award in 1978.
- Date Issued
- 1978
- Identifier
- BC378, 69
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC378
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- Dr. Adams served Broward Community College from 1968 to 1986.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Adams served Broward Community College from 1968 to 1986, guiding its rise in size and prestige among the nation's two-year colleges. To honor his accomplishments and service to the college, Central Campus was renamed A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in December 1986.
- Date Issued
- 1985
- Identifier
- BC379, 70
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC379
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- Dr. Blee and graduation speaker Dr. James Wattenbarger, father of the Florida community college system.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Blee and graduation speaker Dr. James Wattenbarger, father of the Florida community college system, chat with a student at 1966 commencement ceremonies.
- Date Issued
- 1966
- Identifier
- BC304, 28B
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC304
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- Dr. Blee was all smiles at commencement ceremonies.
- Name/Creator
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Blee was all smiles at commencement ceremonies, but his brief presidency resulted in hard feelings and strained relations for many. Blee sued the college after the school board refused to offer him a new contract. The parties eventually settled out of court. Dr. Myron Ashmore served as acting president while a search to replace Dr. Blee was underway.
- Date Issued
- 1966
- Identifier
- BC309, 32
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC309
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- Dr. Holcombe and Dr. Catanese, along with local and state dignitaries, pitch the ceremonial shovels of dirt.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Holcombe and Dr. Catanese, along with local and state dignitaries, pitch the ceremonial shovels of dirt in groundbreaking ceremonies for the BCC/FAU Higher Education Center in November 1999.
- Date Issued
- 1999
- Identifier
- BC413, 93
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- Image (JPEG2000)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC413