Guide to the Harry J. Ford Papers, 1915-2022, SC.2022.07a
- Repository
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Title
- Harry J. Ford Papers
- Creator
- Ford, Harry James, 1943-
- Collection Number
- SC.2022.07a
- Extent
- .42 Linear Feet
- Date
- 1915-2022
- Abstract
- The papers of Dr. Harry James Ford document his interest in family history, Pittsburgh history, and African-American culture. Ford was raised in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood; his papers include retrospective essays about his experiences growing up and establishing his career. The collection is comprised of various types of materials, including newspaper clippings, pamphlets, text documents, and photographic prints.
- Language
- English .
- Publisher
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Address
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Processing Information
This collection was processed by Eva Philips in April 2024.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Harry James Ford in 2022.
Biography
Dr. Harry James Ford grew up on Pittsburgh's South Side until his family moved to the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh in 1950. As a boy, he worked odd jobs collecting scrap metal and bottles, helping the rag man, and delivering groceries. While in high school, he worked at the Penhurst Fruit Market for three years, waiting on customers and organizing the produce displays. Ford graduated from Westinghouse High School and attended Southeastern University in Washington, DC, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He later received his Master's of Business Administration from Atlanta University. Ford had a successful career as an international banker and university professor. As a banker, he worked in Pittsburgh; Washington, DC; and London. Ford presented trainings on international finance and trade to prominent organizations, including the Department of Defense and the Federal National Mortgage Association. He continued his post-graduate studies by completing an master's and doctoral degrees in Public Administration from NOVA Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida). His career in academia included adjunct professorships at Southeastern University, American University, and Howard University, where he taught courses on international banking, trade, and corporate finance. Ford helped to develop the curriculum for a bachelor's degree in Commercial Banking at Southeastern University and served as the Director of MBA Graduate Studies at Strayer University.
In addition to his career in banking and academia, Ford pursued projects as a family historian. He researched the Armstead-Fagan family, creating a seven-generation family tree and family crest and co-founding the Armstead-Fagan Family Reunion. His interest in African-American history and culture prompted him to develop a collection of vinyl records spanning multiple musical and non-musical genres. Ford donated this collection, along with selected other materials, to the University of Pittsburgh Archives and Special Collection between 2022 and 2023.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged at the folder level. Folders are ordered alphabetically by title.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains assorted materials compiled by Dr. Harry James Ford throughout his lifetime, primarily relating to his writing of essays and narratives for submission to various publications. The collection contains these writings and materials more broadly related to daily life and local history in Pittsburgh. Materials are primarily textual paper documents, with a selection of newspapers, photographic materials, and booklets.
Preferred Citation
Harry J. Ford Papers, 1915-2022, SC.2022.07a, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Subjects
- Ford, Harry James, 1943-
- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- History
- Personal papers
- Magazines (periodicals)
- Newspapers
- Photographs
- African Americans -- Social life and customs
- Black people -- Social life and customs
- Families -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
- African American families -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
- Families, Black -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
- College teachers
- African American college teachers
- College teachers, Black