Athena Society scrapbooks, 1978-2011
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection is composed of scrapbooks containing photographs and documents related to the Athena Society, Inc.
- Extent:
- 4.50 Linear Feet
- 11 items
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Athena Society scrapbooks, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
The Athena Society, Inc. is a Tampa-based professional organization dedicated to advancing equality and expanding opportunities for women. Founded in 1976 to support the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, the society was established by Nancy Ford, Susan McLain, Irene Hadley, and Susan Leisner.
Over the years, the organization has been led by a number of distinguished University of South Florida alumni and leaders. These include former USF President Betty Castor (2018–19); Phyllis Marshall (1987–88), former Director of the USF student center; Dr. Juel Smith (1992–93), former USF counselor and founding Director of the USF Institute on Black Life; and Lee Leavengood (1983–84), former Assistant Director for the USF Institute on Aging.
Reference: http://www.athena-society.com
- Acquisition information:
- Donation
- Arrangement:
Chronological
- Physical facet:
- Scrapbooks
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Athena Society scrapbooks, 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
