Betty Carter, University Archivist

On Friday, May 7 2010, the University celebrated Betty Carter's contributions to preserving and promoting the history of the institution. From her first day on February 1, 1974 through April 30, 2010, Betty processed, organized, and promoted the records of the presidents/chancellors from Charles Duncan McIver to Patricia Sullivan. Now, she was not at UNCG for the entire time but she was the archivist for most of that time.

Over a hundred people attended the event and all had an opportunity to say words of appreciation to Betty. Those who shared their comments with all were: Rosann Bazirjian, Bill Finley, Barry Miller, Grace Alexander, Lee Evans, Linda Jones, and Linda Burr. Betty, we all value your contributions and look forward to seeing you!

Betty Carter with her sons, Jonathan and Christopher

Betty with Ella Ross, Class of 1965

Betty with former Library Director, Doris Hulbert

Tom Martin, Class of 1970

Betty with Barbara Tookey

What a crowd!

Grace Alexander, WAVES 1951-1953 and MEd 1980, gave remarks about Betty's importance for Women Veterans.

Lee Mahan Evans (Class of 1950) and her husband, Bill Evans, with Betty. Lee spoke about the Class of 1950's gift to University Archives and the genesis of the Women Veterans Collection.

Betty flanked by Linda Jones and Linda Burr.

Betty and Linda Burr

Betty receiving a photo montage from Rosann Bazirjian, Dean of University Libraries.

Emmy Mills, former Special Collections Librarian, talking shop with current Special Collections Librarian, Bill Finley.

Tom Martin and Hermann Trojanowski, Assistant University Archivist, share a laugh.

University Archivist, Betty Carter

UNCG Campus Weekly's Five Spot features Betty Carter in the March 3, 2010 edition. Here's a teaser : CW asked her about some of the campus’ historical figures – in particular, those who deserve a little more of the spotlight. Want to know more? Read to entire article here : The Five Spot | UNCG Campus Weekly

2009 Annual Women Veterans Luncheon

The 11^th annual 2009 Annual Women Veterans Luncheon was a great success! On Saturday, November 14 over 125 people gathered in the EUC ballroom at UNC-G to celebrate women veterans and the Women Veterans Historical Project.

The keynote speaker was Brigadier General Clara Adams-Ender, U.S. Army, Retired. Adams-Ender is a graduate of North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro and served in the Army Nurse Corps from 1961-1993. In 1991 she was appointed commander of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, which made her the first nurse in army history to become the commanding general of a major military base. General Adams-Ender was both very inspiring and funny as she spoke about "The 3 C's: Telling the Stories of Women Veterans."

The program also included a number of other events:

• A tour of the collection stacks by Betty Carter

• Presentation of Colors: Army ROTC, NC A&T State University

• Greetings sent from U.S. Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan

• Remarks from U. S. Representative Howard Coble

• Musical Entertainment by the UNCG male a cappella group, the Spartones

• Exhibits of uniforms, hats and recruiting materials

The only note of sadness was that Betty Carter announced that she was retiring in May 2010. Carter founded the Project in 1998 and transformed it into the world renowned repository it has grown into. The WVHP has been a labor of love for Carter and she will be greatly missed by both the veterans and her colleagues.

You can see all of the photos of the luncheon here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncgspecial/sets/72157622829925411/

** All photographs taken by Dean Rhoades**