Georgia State University. Office of the Dean of Students

Scope and Contents of the Collection From the Collection:

The University Audio-visual/artifacts Collection consists of photographs, sound recordings, audio-visual materials, artifacts and textiles, separated from the Georgia State University Archives and housed together for preservation purposes.

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Office Files, [1977-1980] (Boxes 15-18)

Scope and Contents of the Collection From the Collection:

The University Audio-visual/artifacts Collection consists of photographs, sound recordings, audio-visual materials, artifacts and textiles, separated from the Georgia State University Archives and housed together for preservation purposes.

Abstract:

Between 1968 and 1991, Jean McKamy Thomas served as the Assistant Dean of Women, Dean of Women and Dean of Student Development at Georgia State University. Her papers include speeches written for functions at GSU and other Atlanta organizations. Lessons plans for primary school teachers and children's educational materials from Dr. Thomas's trips to Russia and China relate to her 18-year career with the Atlanta Public School system.

Abstract: During her tenure at GSU (1933-1947, 1953-1971), Nell Trotter taught classes in social ethics, home economics, history, political science, and business communication. She went on to become Assistant Dean of Students, Dean of Women, and Assistant Professor of Business Education. The materials in the Nell H. Trotter papers reflect some of Trotter's personal and professional life between 1934 and 1971, as well as changing attitudes to and of women in higher education throughout the twentieth...