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Richard T. Bowers papers, 1960-1984, Date acquired: 12/05/2003

 

Summary

Creator:
Bowers, Richard Thomas (1930-2007)
Extent:
0.42 Linear Feet
1 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Richard T. Bowers Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

The materials in this collection include biographical material, photographs, Sun Dome documents, documents relating to the Sun Belt Athletic Conference, and other materials relating primarily to Dr. Bowers' work with USF sports.

Biographical / historical:

Richard T. Bowers (1930-2007) came to the University of South Florida as Assistant Director of Physical Education and Athletics. In 1966 he became the university's second Athletics Director. During his tenure, he introduced and developed thirteen intercollegiate sports, built the Sun Dome, developed Red McEwen Baseball Field, and established the USF golf course. In 1982, Bowers left his position as Athletics Director to become Special Assistant to USF President John Lott Brown and Executive Director of the USF Athletics Association. In 1983, he moved to the College of Business Administration as Director for Development. From 1992 to 1999 he was Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Business Administration and in 1999 became Associate Dean and Director for Development for the college. He retired in 2003 after a distinguished 40 year career at the University of South Florida. Bowers died on November 29, 2007 at the age of 77.

Acquisition information:

Dr. Richard T. Bowers

Donation

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.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Richard T. Bowers 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