FLVC logo

Margaret L. Chapman papers, 1950-1975

 

Summary

Creator:
Chapman, Margaret L. (1916-1981)
Chapman, Margaret L. (1916-1981)
Abstract:
A collection of personal papers from Margaret L. Chapman, first director of Special Collections at University of South Florida, Tampa Library. Included Chapman's 1956 Master's Thesis and assorted correspondence.
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet
3 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Margaret L. Chapman papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

The focus of this collection is on the personal papers of Margaret Louise Chapman, a special collections librarian, Florida Library Association President (1965 - 1966), Florida Historical Society Director (1960 - 1962) and author. Included in the collection are greeting cards, event invitations, and personal correspondence recevied by Margaret L. Chapman, as well as financial documents and writings. The collection contains Chapman's Master's Thesis, The Administration of Governor Robert B. Glenn, personal and professional photographs, and printed materials from Chapman's tenure as President of the Florida Library Association.

Biographical / historical:

Margaret L. Chapman (1916 - 1981) was the first director of Special Collections at the University of South Florida Tampa Campus Library. An alumni of University of North Carolina, Chapman earned her Master's Degree in History in 1956. She served as President of the Florida Library Association from 1965 - 1966 and was the Director of the Florida Historical Society from 1960 - 1962.

Acquisition information:

Margaret Chapman

Donation

Arrangement:

This collection is organized into 3 boxes:

1. Correspondence:  Greeting cards (1964 - 1971), Event invitations (1965 - 1970), and Personal correspondence (1956 - 1967)

2. Correspondence:  Personal correspondence (1968 - 1978)

3. Financial documents (1950 - 1975) and Writings (1956 - 1975), including Chapman's Master's Thesis, published papers and speeches, personal and professional photographs, and printed materials, including miscellaneous newspaper clippings.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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.copvright.gov/ for further information.

Preferred citation:

Margaret L. Chapman papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA