Margaret Fisher papers, 1953-1998, Date acquired: 00/00/2002, bulk 1960-1994
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Fisher, Margaret B. (Margaret Barrow) (1918-2014)
- Fisher, Margaret B. (Margaret Barrow) (1918-2014)
- Abstract:
- Professional papers of former USF faculty member, Dr. Margaret B. Fisher.
- Extent:
- 3.00 Linear Feet
- 7 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Margaret B. Fisher papers, University Archives, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The bulk of materials comprising this collection are Dr. Fisher's class lecture syllabi and notes from her professorship with the University of South Florida's American Studies program. Other items include book reviews, correspondence and related materials detailing her service to USF as assistant to the Vice President and Dean of Women. The collection also includes materials unrelated to Fisher's tenure at USF and include assorted items, such as her doctoral dissertation and fan mail.
- Biographical / historical:
A charter faculty member at the University of South Florida, Dr. Margaret B. Fisher later served as the university's first and only Dean of Women (1962-1971) and as assistant to the vice president (1960-1975). Dr. Fisher is recognized as a champion for the rights of women and underrepresented ethnic communities through her work with the Athena Society, Tampa Urban League, League of Women Voters, and ERA Florida.
- Processing information:
Complete
- Arrangement:
Organized by series according to relevance to her experience at the various schools in which she worked (and then sub-series that are in alphabetical order.) Also includes two other series, Assorted Materials and Additional Materials.
- 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:
Margaret B. Fisher papers, University Archives, 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
