Patricia A. Sullivan Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0378

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains Sullivan's personal papers, along with a few photos and UNCG memorabilia. However, the majority of the collection is made up of artifacts, which were either gifts or awards. Many of these gifts are from all over the world, from Sullivan's travels to other schools.

Dates

1939 - 2009

Creator

Sullivan, Patricia Ann, 1939-2009 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is ready for research

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Biographical / Historical

Patricia A. Sullivan was Chancellor of UNCG from January 1, 1995 to July of 2008. Chancellor Sullivan began her work as a teacher at Wells College in New York and Texas Women’s University. From here she began climbing the ranks and found herself a dean at Salem College in Winston Salem, NC in 1981. It was after this job that Sullivan found herself the Chancellor of UNCG in 1995. Chancellor Sullivan would then serve UNCG for 13 years, making her the longest tenured chancellor in the UNC system. Sadly, Sullivan would pass away only a year after retirement from pancreatic cancer.

Extent

10.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Patricia A. Sullivan was the ninth Chancellor of UNCG, but was the first female to hold this position. This collection attempts to serve as a living memory of Chancellor Sullivan. The contents in this collection consist of some of the following categories: photos, Sullivan’s personal notes and papers, Women’s College memorabilia, correspondence, and artifacts.

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged into 6 series, with two subseries: 1. Photos, 2. Notes and Working Papers, 3. Women’s College, 4. Correspondence, 5. Artifacts: - Sub Series 1: Awards - Sub Series 2: Gifts, 6. General UNCG Related Items.

Method of Acquisition

The Estate of Patricia A. Sullivan

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