Letter from CUNY Chancellor Albert Bowker to Hon. Thomas R. Jones
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February 12, 1968
Hon, Thomas R, Jones
Chairman, Board of Directors
Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
268 Ashland Avenue
Brooklyn, Hew York
Dear Judge Jones: ~ : cal
1 regret that | could not attend the meeting of
February 10 held In Bedford-Stuyvesant. 1 was gratified
to learn, however, of the large turn out of interested
individuals from the community. | received a comprehen-
sive report of the vibrant Interest shown by all those
present. {| heard, as well, about your stirring remerks.
The whole concept of Community College #7 rests on
the premise of just this kind of community enthusiasm. As
yet, I do not see clearly how everything will work out,
Including the final shape of the college. But that is pice
cisely where creative Imagination and hard thought iL be
Cotes tule oo
it fs tn the interest of ail concerned that this new
concept in post-high school, college-level education should
be realized through united efforts. |
Sincerely yours,
Albert H. Bowker ;
Chancel lor :
February 12, 1968
Hon, Thomas R, Jones
Chairman, Board of Directors
Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
268 Ashland Avenue
Brooklyn, Hew York
Dear Judge Jones: ~ : cal
1 regret that | could not attend the meeting of
February 10 held In Bedford-Stuyvesant. 1 was gratified
to learn, however, of the large turn out of interested
individuals from the community. | received a comprehen-
sive report of the vibrant Interest shown by all those
present. {| heard, as well, about your stirring remerks.
The whole concept of Community College #7 rests on
the premise of just this kind of community enthusiasm. As
yet, I do not see clearly how everything will work out,
Including the final shape of the college. But that is pice
cisely where creative Imagination and hard thought iL be
Cotes tule oo
it fs tn the interest of ail concerned that this new
concept in post-high school, college-level education should
be realized through united efforts. |
Sincerely yours,
Albert H. Bowker ;
Chancel lor :
Title
Letter from CUNY Chancellor Albert Bowker to Hon. Thomas R. Jones
Description
This is the third letter sent on February 12, 1968 from Chancellor Albert Bowker in regards to his absence at the February 10 meeting of community leaders and members at Decatur JHS. Addressed to Hon. Thomas R. Jones, chairman of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Committee, this letter informs Jones that he has received a comprehensive report from his staff and further reiterates Bowker's commitment to "unified efforts" for Community College No. 7's creation. Bowker had been previously invited to the meeting by community leader, Walter Pinkston, who had called for greater community involvement in the formation of Medgar Evers College.
Contributor
Tager, Florence
Creator
Bowker, Albert
Date
February 12, 1968
Language
English
Relation
2551
2561
2481
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Source
CUNY Central Archives
Bowker, Albert. Letter. “Letter from CUNY Chancellor Albert Bowker to Hon. Thomas R. Jones”. 2551, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/333