Kathleen Cavanaugh scrapbooks, 1960-1965
A Guide to her Papers at the Indiana University Archives
Finding aid prepared by Sylva Osbourne
Summary Information
Repository
Indiana University Archives
1320 East Tenth Street
Herman B Wells Library E460
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Phone: 812-855-1127
Email: archives@indiana.edu
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives
Creator
Holland, Kathleen Cavanaugh,
1942-2016.
TitleKathleen Cavanaugh
scrapbooks, 1960-1965
Collection No.
C617
Extent
1.5 cubic feet
(3 scrapbooks)
Language
Materials are in English
Abstract
Kathleen Cavanaugh Holland (1942-2016)
attended Indiana University as an undergraduate student from 1960-1964. These
scrapbooks were compiled by Cavanaugh from 1960-1965 and consist of materials
related to campus events and student activities and organizations at IU, as well as
greeting cards and other mementos from family and friends.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Advance notice required.
Biographical Note
Kathleen Cavanaugh was born November 9, 1942 to Martha and Harry Cavanaugh, in
Indianapolis, Indiana. She was raised in Salem, Indiana, and enrolled at Indiana
University in 1960. While attending the University, Kathleen was a member of the
Gamma Phi Beta sorority, as well as the Association for Women Students and the Young
Women’s Christian Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology
in 1964 and completed her Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Biology in 1970. In
1966, she married James Holland with whom she had one son, Andrew.
After graduating, Kathleen held positions in social and legal services in Michigan
and Indiana, at times serving as a probation officer, caseworker, and attorney. She
was also involved in many philanthropic organizations, serving at various times as
President of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Club, President of the Boys’ Club
Auxiliary, and Board Member of the Boys’ Club of Bloomington. Kathleen died in
Bloomington, Indiana on March 26, 2016.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
These scrapbooks were compiled by Kathleen Cavanaugh (Holland) from 1960-1965, mainly
during her undergraduate career at Indiana University (1960-1964). The scrapbooks
include rush schedules, photographs, clippings, and other material related to her
participation in Gamma Phi Beta sorority; programs and ticket stubs for athletic
events; newspaper clippings regarding campus events; and greeting cards and other
mementos from family and friends.
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Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
IUCAT, the IU Libraries'
online catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by
searching the catalog using these terms.
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Related Material
Related photographs may be available in the
University Archives
Photographs Database
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Accession: 2017/053
Usage Restrictions
Copyright interests for this collection have been transferred to the Trustees of
Indiana University. For more information, contact the Indiana University
Archivist.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Kathleen Cavanaugh scrapbooks, Collection C617, Indiana University
Archives, Bloomington.
Provenance
The collection was transferred to the IU Archives from Andrew Cavanaugh Holland
in June 2017.
Processing InformationProcessed by Sylva Osbourne.
Completed in July 2017.
Container List
Series:
Kathleen Cavanaugh scrapbooks, 1960-1965
Box 1
1960-1962
This scrapbook includes mementos Cavanaugh saved from the freshman camp
she participated in during her first year at IU, as well as documents
relating to her membership in the Association of Women Students, tickets
and programs for sporting events she attended, most notably for Little
500 that year, and her decision to rush Gamma Phi Beta.
Box 2
1962-1963
This scrapbook includes a group photograph of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority
members, greeting cards, and programs, tickets, and clippings related to
IU athletic events. It also includes news clippings from the resignation
of Herman B Wells as president of the university and the inauguration of
Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. Finally, the scrapbook contains photographs from a
friend’s wedding (continued in the 1963-1965 scrapbook).
Box 3
1963-1965
This scrapbook includes a group photograph of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority
members, greeting cards, and programs, tickets, and clippings related to
IU athletic events. It also contains photographs from a friend’s wedding
(continued from the 1962-1963 scrapbook).
