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the williamstown historical museum says mrs wyckoff was the first town select woman in berkshire county

North Adams Transcript (Newspaper)

- August 31, 1970, North Adams, Massachusetts—The Transcript, Monday, August 31st 1970 

Deaths William O. Wyckoff, 78, Williams College alumnus

'William Ozmun Wyckoff, 78, of 14 Baxter Road, Williamstown, a former trustee of Williams College and retired placement director of the college, died Saturday at the North Adams Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Wyckoff graduated from Williams in the class of 1914 and served as permanent secretary of his class. His term as a trustee of the college extended from 1932 to 1937.

In 1946, following a term of service as major in the U.S. Army during World War 2. he was appointed the first placement director at his alma mater and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1957 He was awarded the Rogerson Cup by Williams College in 1960, This cup is regarded as the most coveted alumni award and is given for outstanding service, loyalty and achievement, "The Williams Alumni Assn in 1960 awarded him the Joseph's Coat, an annual award to a loyal Williams man who is high in the affectionate regard and esteem of his fellow alumni"

Mr Wyckoff following his graduation from Williams College, taught at the • iilman School Baltimore. Maryland, and served in World War I He then worked for the Federal Reserve System and later was associated with Coffin and Burr an investment firm with offices in New \ork City. A member of the Williams Club of New York City,  he served as governor of the club and also as an officer.

Not content with his many college associated activities, including a major interest in supporting the Alumni fund, Mr Wyckoff took just as active a part in Williamstown affairs and was an ardent supporter of all enterprises that might benefit his adopted town.

He was a commander and officer of the Williamstown auxiliary Police and served as statistical officer until last year.

He was also a member of the American Legion and took part in the work of the Richard A Ruether Post.

He is survived by his wife, the former Katharine Slater Haskell; a stepson James S Haskell of New York City and I stepdaughter Mrs. William C Turrer (rf Westport Conn.

Burial will be Tuesday at the Lakeview Cemetery. Ithaca N.Y. and will be private.

A memorial service wiil be held in the Thompson Memonal Chapel, Williams College Thursday Afternoon at 2 o clock.

It is requested that flowers be omitted Memorial contributions may be made to the Williams College Alumni Fund The Hopkins Funeral Home Williamstown, is in charge ot arrangements.'

- north adams transcript, monday august 31st, 1970