The History of the

 Harold W. Crawford 

Building

About Harold W. Crawford

Picture of Harold W. Crawford

Dr. Crawford was the dean of  Industrial Education during the time South Carolina State University was named "South Carolina State College". during the foundation of his life, Dr. Crawford earned two bachelor degrees. One was in Mechanic Arts and the other in Automotive Engineering. Later he attended the University of Detroit to receive his master degree in administration and supervision. 

After receiving his educational degrees he taught at Savannah State University before working for South Carolina State University college. The old engineering building that is located on the campus of South Carolina State University was named after him after others recognized the good he has done for the school. 

While being involved on campus, he was also involved off campus as well. Aside from being the dean he exceeded in being a member of Board of Trustees at Orangeburg Tech. College, the advisory board for Orangeburg Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and more. Dr. Crawford worked in various ways to make improvements for South Carolina State University. 

Wednesday, Feb 26th 

On Wednesday, Feb 26th, at 1pm, former professor, Dr. William Hines Jr. spoke to the students of the communication program about the history of the Harold W. Crawford building. 

"It was mainly for the trades, the skilt... the other mechanics" Hines addresses at the Black History month event. 

 The building that is now use to educate students about broadcast and media was once made for high tech engineering and sculpting. 

Professor Dr. Hines  made some notes that he has met Dr. Crawford himself. He claims that he was not to close to him, but was able to meet him personally. 

"I drink beer and watched football games with him. He was a kind of a reserved individual, a little on the shy side" Hines explained. 

Dr. Hines later explained the struggle for Crawford to get the president's position. He made it known that during the time the former presidents got their position, most of the dean voting was based off of how the runners viewed society. It was hard for Crawford to fight to be president because the board knew during the time African Americans with high leveled jobs we to be targeted. So, they picked Benner Turner. 

Dr. Crawford was never given the opportunity to serve as the president of South Carolina State College.

"So they picked Turner to be President and the rest of them were pushed aside, Crawford remained the Dean". says Professor Hines.