The T. Henry Williams Memorial Scholarship

The T. Henry Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 by a gift from Fredrick J. and Dorothy Williams Culver. This scholarship in the College of Engineering honors Dorothy’s father, T. Henry Williams. Mr. Williams was a licensed engineer for McNeil Machine and Engineering, where he helped develop a modern tire press called the “bag-o-matic,” which mechanically releases tires from their molds. The invention improved the safety and efficiency of tire production, and the press is still used around the world today. Mr. Williams also assisted Dr. Bob Smith in the establishment of Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, which later became a national and international organization. As a favor to Mrs. Henretta Seiberling, Mr. Williams opened his home on Palisades Drive for the Alcoholic Anonymous group meetings.