"Dr. Charles H. Williams Prominent Twin Citian Dies Suddenly", November 2, 1978

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 31

Identifier: 014.01.31.1b

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Dr. Charles H. Williams, a prominent Twin Citian who practiced dentistry for more than 50 years, died Saturday of a heart attack at the age of 78. Dr. Williams was born in Hodges, So. Carolina, and was a resident of St. Paul since 1934. He was a graduate of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio and received his degree in dentistry from Northwestern Dental School, Chicago, IL., in 1928. He was a member of the St. Paul District Dental Society, Minnesota Dental Association and The American Dental Association.
Dr. Williams was a Trustee of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church; Teasurer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for 30 years. The St. Paul dentist also served on a number of Boards include: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center; the Martin Luther King Health Clinic; Seton Center; St. Paul Urban League, and the St. Joseph's Hospital Lay Advisory. He was a Charter member of St. Paul-Mpls. Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Dates

November 2, 1978

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions regarding access to the physcial materials are in place due to COVID precautions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.58 Linear Feet (1 container) : This scrapbook, composed of 37 pages, front and back, with a front cover and a back cover. Each page also features two punch holes along one, short edge. This scrapbook has been unbound, with each page placed in a protective sleeve. An acid-free, archival folder containing photocopies of the newspaper and article clippings is also contained within the box. The front and back covers of the scrapbook are forest green in hue, with gold detailing. The center of the front cover features a sigil of a green lion in a gold shield, standing on his hind legs. The condition of individual materials pasted, clipped, or stapled to each page is generally good, but does feature adhesives such as tape, glue, staples and clips. Photographs have some fading and discoloration, otherwise the condition is good. General condition of the scrapbook is good. ; Each contruction paper-like page is a deep violet, almost burgundy color, with the following dimensions: 40 cm by 26 cm.