Betty Castor papers
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Scope and Contents
The bulk of this collection consists of printed materials, such as newspaper clippings and publications, documenting Castor’s political career. Also accompanying the papers are numerous awards and plaques presented to Castor for her service to the citizens of Florida. In August 2008, action was taken to re-assess and weed the plaques and awards. Only those items that were considered relative to the history of the University of South Florida or of significance to Betty Castor’s career were retained. A CD (compact disc) containing pictures of the plaques and trophies is included, and an itemized list has been added to Castor's donor file. Materials compromising the "Betty Castor papers" do not include her official USF presidential papers, which are a part of the University Archives.
Dates
- Created: 1962-1999
- Other: Date acquired: 03/27/2003
Creator
- Castor, Betty (1941-) (Person)
Conditions Governing 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.
Biographical or Historical Information
Elizabeth “Betty” Bowe Castor-Bell was born to Irish immigrants on May 11, 1941. A native of Glassboro, New Jersey, Castor moved to Florida in 1966, where she became a politician, a proponent of educational causes, and the first female president of the University of South Florida (1994-1999).
Castor’s career has spanned continents, bridged social and political gaps, and afforded numerous awards, honors and appointments. She received her BA in Education at Glassboro State College and an MA in Education at the University of Miami, Florida. Castor served on the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners from 1972 to 1976, and she was a Senator for the State of Florida from 1976 to 1986. Castor also was a part of the Florida Commission of Education from 1986 to 1993. After her position as the President of the University of South Florida ended in 1999, Castor became the President of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
In accordance, Betty Castor’s most acknowledged achievements include: an Honorary Doctorate from the University of South Florida (2000); the Judeo-Christian Health Clinic’s 1994 Humanitarian Award; recognition as the 1986 Legislator of the Year; the “Class of ‘56” distinction, which the University of South Florida bestows upon non-graduates who have rendered outstanding service to USF and to the community; and the honor of being one of the youngest presidents of Tampa’s League of Women Voters.
Extent
3.88 Linear Feet
8 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
Alphabetically by subject within series.
Source of Acquisition
Betty Castor
Method of Acquisition
Donation.
- Title
- Betty Castor papers
- Author
- Stacy Dolan
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the USF Libraries - Special Collections Repository
4202 East Fowler Ave.
LIB122
Tampa FL 33620-5400 US
813-974-2731
