William S. Woodside papers, 1950-1993

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William S. Woodside papers, 1950-1993

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The papers of William S. Woodside contain copies of speeches and lectures delivered by Woodside to a variety of audiences, 1973-1993, with topics relating to the expansion of private-public education collaboration, education leadership, impoverished communities, the impact of education and health, and the importance of a positive corporate culture. The overall theme of the speeches and lectures relates to Woodside's desire for private sector business to take a leading role in social responsibility issues, a more robust commitment from government to fund public social programs and an increased awareness in the lives of the less fortunate. The speech files make up the bulk of the collection. Also included is a Harvard Business School case study on the American Can Company, press clippings, Woodside's Harvard University diploma and honorary degrees awarded by Lafayette University and SUNY Purchase. The collection also contains video footage of Woodside. Included is a CNN Pinnacle episode detailing Woodside's personal and professional life; a short video montage of interviews of Woodside's peers discussing his life and work; a House Budget Committee meeting where Woodside gives testimony supporting the effort to renew funding for a social program; and a site visit to an American Can Company plant in Korea.

4 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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William S. Woodside recieved a MA in economics from Harvard University in 1950 and began working as an economist for American Can Company. In 1975 he was elected president and chief operating officer of American Can Company, and from 1980 to 1986 he was chairman and chief executive officer. He oversaw the transformation of American Can Company from a traditional manufacturing corporation to a financial services and specialty retailing firm in the early 1980s. American Can Company merged with Pri...