Items

• Ernst & Young Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year Award
• William W. Sherrill Saluting in his Winter Service Uniform
• William W. Sherrill in Summer Work Uniform and Garrison Cap
• William W. Sherrill on a Family Ski Trip
  Shortly after this picture was taken in Aspen, Colorado, Sherrill was called off a plane to take a call from a presidential aide. Sherrill was summoned to the White House where President Lyndon Johnson was announcing Sherrill's nomination to the FDIC.
• Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer, William W. Sherrill, and R.E. "Bob" Smith
  This photograph was taken during a reception on August 9, 1962 held in honor of Sherrill for his retirement from public service in Houston.
• Homestead Bank Plaque
  Sherrill held the position of president of Homestead Bank and executive vice president of Jamaica Corporation at the time of his appointment to the FDIC in 1966.
• William W. Sherrill During his Time with the Jamaica Corporation
• Jamaica Beach Tour Guide Map
  Jamaica Beach was developed by the Jamaica Corporation which was the brainchild of Welcome Wilson, another distinguished UH alum.
• William W. Sherrill when he was Sworn in to the Federal Reserve
  Sherrill and his family the day he was sworn in to the Federal Reserve Board. From left to right: Sandra, Sue, Suzanne, and Cynthia.
• Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
  Sherrill served alongside Andrew F. Brimmer, the first African American Governor of the Federal Reserve. Top row: J. Dewey Daane, Sherman J. Maisel, Andrew F. Brimmer, and Sherrill. Bottom row: J.L. Robertson, Chairman William McChesney Martin, and George W. Mitchell.
• Associated Press Schedule
  This is the AP schedule for Washington, D.C. for January 22, 1968. Sherrill was reappointed to the Federal Reserve in January 1968. During this new term he would serve under Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon and vote along with other members of the Board of Governors to go off the gold standard.
• William W. Sherrill with President Lyndon Johnson
  This photograph was taken in the Oval Office. Although Sherrill noted that many in Washington found President Johnson to be "countrified," Sherrill respected the President for his abilities.
• William W. Sherrill Shaking Hands with President Lyndon Johnson
  This photograph reflects the warm relationship between the two men.
• Official Portrait of William W. Sherrill for Federal Reserve Board
• Telegram from Vice President Lyndon Johnson
  Before he became president, Lyndon Baines Johnson was aware of Sherrill's accomplishments in local government.
• William W. Sherrill Receiving an Award Aboard Battleship
  This award was presented to Sherrill aboard the Battleship Texas (BB35) during the 70th Anniversary Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration on February 22, 2015.
• William W. Sherrill in Dress Blues
• Enlistment Papers
  Despite his youthful appearance, "Billy" was allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps in December, 1941.
• Award from Graduating Class of 1997
  The class of 1997 was the third graduating class of the center.
• Outline for Introduction to Entrepreneurship Course
  Sherrill learned that entrepreneurship could not be learned in a single course and began crafting a curriculum for an entrepreneurship program.
• Handwritten Thank You from Wolff Center Student
  The appreciation of Wolff Center students reflects Sherrill's love for teaching.
• Harvard Master Degree in Business Administration
  Despite struggling at the beginning of his program, Sherrill graduated in the top third of his class in 1952 with distinction in finance and manufacturing.
• William W. Sherrill Presenting "Pappy" Bond with a Student Government Award
  Bond would go on to become the Chief of the Houston Police Department where he served from 1976-1977.
• Who's Who Among Students Certificate
  Founded in 1934, the Who's Who Among Students organization is an honors program that recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement regardless of financial circumstance.
• Congressional Confirmation
  This booklet contains the transcript of the senate hearing that confirmed Sherrill's appointment. After serving as interim governor, Sherrill was nominated and confirmed for a full term on the Federal Reserve.