Dr. Evelyn M. Duvall collection, 1986-1990, Date acquired: 00/00/2008
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Duvall, Evelyn Millis (1906-1998)
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of the professional papers of Evelyn Ruth Millis Duvall, an academic in the field of family development.
- Extent:
- 0.42 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Dr. Evelyn M. Duvall collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection primarily consists of course materials, conference papers, and documents related to the endowed chair position at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
- Biographical / historical:
Dr. Evelyn Millis Duvall (1906-1998) was a pioneer in the field of family development. Duvall, who earned recognition and awards for her research, published one of the first books on dating for teenagers, Facts of Life and Love for Teenagers (1950). She was executive director of the National Council on Family Relations from 1945-1951, and she lectured at various national and international universities from 1954-1969. In 1971, she gave a keynote address at the White House Conference on Aging. Dr. Duvall was honored with an endowed chair in Family Development in 1985, a first for the USF Sarasota campus. Since the endowment's inception, internationally recognized scholars have lectured and led professional seminars at the campus.
Sources:
Brown, Karen. (1986). "USF at Sarasota gets 15th endowed chair." St. Petersburg Times. June 10, 1986. No page listed.
Caldwell, Alicia. (1986). "Evelyn Duvall still studies changing family lifestyles." Bradenton Herald, June 22, 1986. B1-B2.
NCFR Report (1986). "$1 million endowed chair named for Duvall." September 1986, p. 2.
- Acquisition information:
Nancy Allen
Deposited by Nancy Allen.
- Processing information:
processed
- Arrangement:
Subject Series. Items within each series are arranged chronologically.
- 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:
Dr. Evelyn M. Duvall collection, 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
