Susan Carlton Smith Cavanagh papers, 1958-2005

Summary

Creator:

Cavanagh, Susan

Date:

1958-2005

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Susan Carlton Smith Cavanagh, ms 3864, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, articles, photographs, and printed material documenting Susan Carlton Smith Cavanagh's life and career.

Biographical / historical:

Susan Carlton Smith Cavanagh was a botanical illustrator and sculptor of nature-themed works. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelors in zoology and botany, and a master of fine arts in drama. She worked as an assistant curator for the Trent Collection in the History of Medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, where her husband, Terry, was director. Her work has appeared in many exhibitions, scientific texts, journals, and children's books. Cavanagh was also a member of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, and the Friends of the State Botanical Garden at the University of Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Photographs.
Correspondence
Clippings (information artifacts)
Sculpture (visual work)
Scientific illustrations (images)

Names:

University of Georgia
Duke University. Medical Center
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Cavanagh, Susan

Preferred citation:

Susan Carlton Smith Cavanagh, ms 3864, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.