Lillian DeYoung papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 3081

Staff Only

Abstract

The Lillian DeYoung papers (1988-2010) contain biographical information, clippings, and a commemorative plaque relating to DeYoung's fourty-four years of work in nursing research, service, and education.

Dates

1988-2010

Creator

DeYoung, Lillian (Person)

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Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Lillian DeYoung (1926-2007) was born in Ogden, Utah. She earned a BS in Nursing Education, a master's in educational administration, and a Ph.D in education of administration, all at the University of Utah. After receiving her Ph.D, DeYoung moved to Akron, Ohio and served as dean and professor of nursing at the University of Akron School of Nursing. She was named "Nurse of the Year" in 1965. The University of Akron established the Dr. Lillian J. DeYoung Endowed Scholarship to Promote Nursing Excellence in her honor.