Wilma Cavill Collection

Collection

Identifier: 10-1-C-13

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection includes material that such as publications, awards, certifications, ephemera, realia and memorabilia held by Dr. Wilma Cavill former Assistant Professor of Safety Management.

Dates

Usage: 1948 - 2015

Conditions Governing Use

The items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

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The Slippery Rock University Archives assumes no responsibility for copyright infringement by users. Contact the Archives at rockarchives@sru.edu for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Wilma Cavill (1930-2019), taught at Slippery Rock University for over fifty years, starting in 1958. She was a graduate of Slippery Rock State Teachers College and was captain of the gymnastics team in her junior year. As a student, she wrote a column for The Rocket called "Whirlpool by Will."

Cavill’s accomplishments as a faculty member included coaching gymnastics, starting the women’s swim team, and election to the presidency of APSCUF four times. Cavill was honored by the Women’s Athletic Association as a pioneer in women’s sports. She also received the President’s Service Award. Cavill taught in the Health and Safety Department and retired in December of 2015.

Extent

.54 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is organized into 4 series:

Series 1: Publications

Series 2: Photographs

Series 3: Ephemera, Memorabilia, and Realia

Series 4: Degrees, Certifications, Citations, Awards, Plaques