Lee Leavengood collection, 1973-2002, Date acquired: 06/01/2003
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Leavengood, Lee (Lee Bird ) (1928-)
- Extent:
- 0.63 Linear Feet
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Lee Leavengood Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The bulk of this collection consists of printed materials, such as newspaper clippings and various publications documenting Leavengood's professional career with the University of South Florida Institute on Aging. Also accompanying the papers are numerous publications edited by Lee Leavengood.
- Biographical / historical:
Lee Bird Leavengood was born in Monticello, Florida in 1928. After moving to Tampa, Leavengood became actively involved at the University of South Florida as a volunteer, a board member of the USF Foundation, and as an administrator. With a professional career that spans nearly three decades at USF, Ms. Leavengood spearheaded the USF Division of Senior Program and initiated and coordinated three major senior programs in the greater Tampa Bay area: USF SeniorNet Learning Center, USF Learning in Retirement Institute (an affiliate of Elderhostel Institute Network), and the Tuition Waiver Program for Senior Citizens. As the past-Director of both the Division of Senior Programs in Educational Outreach and the Division of Lifelong Learning in Continuing Education, Leavengood currently serves as Assistant Director for the USF Institute on Aging.
Note written by Joe Tamargo, 2011; Gina Bingham, 2011
- Acquisition information:
Lee Leavengood
Donation
- Arrangement:
Alphabetical
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Lee Leavengood Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
