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Cusimano, Thetis A. (1946-2019). Collection, 1953-1989

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0183

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of scrapbooks and photograph albums from the Johnny Scott Center (1961/62 to 1964/65) and Northside Central Elementary School PTA (1953/54 to 1960/61) Special Education programs in Lafayette Parish Schools.

Dates

  • 1953-1989

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Thetis A. Cusimano was born in Fayetteville, AR on June 25, 1946 and moved to Lafayette, LA when she was 10. Her parents were Amos Edwin Simpson and Anne Key Simpson. She earned a Bachelor’s degree at University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and a Master’s degree at University of Wisconsin. For almost 30 years, Ms. Cusimano worked as a teacher for special education, including as principal of LeRosen Special Education Center. She was also a devoted member of the League of Women Voters of Louisiana, acting as president for two years. She died in 2019 at the age of 72, survived by her husband, Dr. Richard C. Cusimano, her children, and grandchildren.

Extent

2 Reels (2 reels of 35mm microfilm)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Thetis A. Cusimano Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
12/15/2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031