The University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) has acquired the archive of Pitt trustee emeritus William (Bill) E. Strickland, Jr. (A&S 1970), founder, president, and recently retired CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation. While enrolled at Pitt, Strickland founded the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) to offer a free arts program to inspire and mentor disadvantaged and at-risk youth. Later, he established the Bidwell Training Center ...more
