When California State University, Northridge was established in 1957 Dr. Williams came to the Northridge Campus as its first Dean of Admissions, bringing the Normal School Collection with him. The origins of the Normal School in California date back to 1857, when the City Normal School was established in San Francisco. Their purpose was the education of future primary and secondary teachers for the public school systems. The collection is composed of printed catalogs, bulletins, announcements and reports on the State Normal Schools in California from 1881-1930.

California State University, Northridge was established in 1956 as a satellite of Los Angeles State College, later becoming an independent campus known as San Fernando Valley State College. Dr. Williams came to the Northridge Campus as its first Dean of Admissions, bringing the Normal School Collection with him. From 1957 until his retirement in 1986, Dr. Williams served as Dean of Admissions, Head of High School and Jr. College Relations. Williams also served as a counselor in the Student Counseling Center.

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