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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 53.25
Title
Joye Ann Billow Papers
Creator
Joye Ann Billow
Dates
1918-2012
Extent
5.0 Linear feet (4 boxes) photographs, electronic records
Language
English
Repository
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Access note
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item . Joye Ann Billow Papers. UA 53.25. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M .Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
Joye Ann Billow was a professor of pharmaceutical sciences and licensed pharmacist throughout her career. She joined the South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy faculty in 1972 and served for 30 years until her retirement in 2002. She was faculty advisor to the SDSU Chi chapter of the Kappa Epsilon Fraternity for women pharmacy students. The collection is primarily composed of collected photographs, Billow’s awards and writings, and her family’s genealogical documents.
Biographical Note
Joye Ann Billow was born July 28, 1943 in Middletown, Pennsylvania to Mary Dorothea (Pierce) and Schuyler Elsworth Billow. In 1961 she graduated from Middletown High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy in 1967, and a PhD in medicinal chemistry from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Billow joined the SDSU College of Pharmacy faculty in 1972 and served for 30 years until her retirement in 2002. She was a professor of pharmaceutical sciences and a licensed pharmacist throughout her career.
Dr. Billow was faculty advisor to the Chi Chapter of the Kappa Epsilon Fraternity for women pharmacy students for 29 years. She won the Kappa Epsilon Outstanding Advisor Award (1991), The Unicorn Award (1991), and the Career Achievement Award (2003) during her tenure. She also guided the fraternity to become Outstanding Collegian KE Chapter for 2002-2003.
The SDSU Woman of Distinction award was presented to Billow in 2002 for her excellence in service as a pharmacy faculty member and her involvement in and contributions to numerous campus and community organizations, including coordinator of the Bush Project, chair and vice-chair of the Academic Senate , writing the 1990 self-study for university accreditation, and helping establish the Brookings Women’s Center, Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter, and Brookings Hospice.
Following retirement, Billow became an art student and produced work that was featured in local shows. She was also a board member of the Brookings Arts Council. She died on December 6, 2013 at the age of 70.
Contents Note
The collection is primarily composed of photographs collected by Billow, as well as awards, writings, correspondence, and her family’s genealogical documents and photographs. Papers and photographs relating to her role planning and organizing the 2000 and 2001 South Dakota Tours for new faculty at SDSU are also included. The scrapbook contains family genealogical documents such as birth, confirmation, and marriage documents, as well as Dr. Billow’s original art including watercolors, ink drawings, and sketches.
Key Words
Billow, Joye Ann, 1943-2002
Pharmacy -- Study and teaching -- United States
South Dakota State University -- Kappa Epsilon
South Dakota – Pharmacy
South Dakota State University -- College of Pharmacy
Universities and colleges – Faculty
Container List
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Box | Folder | Description | Dates |
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2 | 10 | Personal: Biographical Assorted portraits | 1961-1966 |
2 | 11 | Personal: Biographical Baby book and pictures | 1943-1948 |
2 | 12 | Personal: Biographical High School pictures | 1957-1961 |
2 | 13 | Personal: Biographical Miscellaneous pictures | 1967 |
2 | 14 | Personal: Biographical Yearbook | 1960 |
2 | 15 | Personal: Biographical Yearbook | 1961 |
2 | 16 | Personal: Biographical Yearbooks | 1965-1966 |
2 | 17 | Personal: Correspondence | 1975-2012 |
2 | 18 | Personal: Family Billow, Mary D. | 1918-1995 |
2 | 19 | Personal: Family Billow, Mary D., Condolences and memorials | 1999 |
2 | 20 | Personal: Family Billow, Mary D., Memorial book | 1999 |
2 | 21 | Personal: Family Billow, Schuyler E. | 1919-1989 |
2 | 22 | Personal: Family Genealogy | undated |
2 | 23 | Personal: Family Herb, Betty | undated |
2 | 28 | Personal: Family Luxls | 1943-1949 |
2 | 24 | Personal: Family Parents | 1942-1958 |
2 | 25 | Personal: Family Parents Cape Coral, Florida | 1977-1995 |
2 | 26 | Personal: Family Parents Cruises and Smiths | 1971-1985 |
2 | 27 | Personal: Family Parents Norcross, Georgia | 1965-1970 |
3 | 1 | Personal: Family Pierce and connections | 1966-1991 |
3 | 2 | Personal: Family Pierce family groups | 1946-1998 |
4 | 1 | Personal: Family Scrapbook | 1919-1969 |
3 | 3 | Photographs: Ceramics, Chissy and Maple Drive, clocks, miscellaneous | 1967-1994 |
3 | 4 | Photographs: Collected | 1994 |
3 | 5 | Photographs: Collected | 1995 |
3 | 7 | Photographs: Collected | 1997 |
3 | 8 | Photographs: Collected | 1998 |
3 | 9 | Photographs: Collected | 1999 |
3 | 10 | Photographs: Collected | 2000 |
3 | 11 | Photographs: Collected | 2001 |
3 | 12 | Photographs: Collected | 2002 |
3 | 13 | Photographs: Collected | 2003 |
3 | 14 | Photographs: Collected | 2004 |
3 | 15 | Photographs: Collected | 2005 |
3 | 16 | Photographs: Collected | 2006 |
3 | 17 | Photographs: Collected | 2007 |
3 | 6 | Photographs: Collected | 1996 |
2 | 2 | Professional: Awards and Honors | 2003-2005 |
2 | 1 | Professional: Awards and Honors | 2002 |
1 | 1 | Professional: Awards and Honors - Doctoral hood | undated |
1 | 2 | Professional: Awards and Honors - Engraved Phi Kappa Phi medallion | undated |
2 | 3 | Professional: Correspondence | undated |
2 | 4 | Professional: Curricula Vitae | Circa 2002-2005 |
2 | 5 | Professional: Publications | 1971-1984 |
2 | 6 | Professional: SDSU College of Pharmacy | 1975-2005 |
2 | 7 | Professional: South Dakota Tour Basic Packet Plus | 2000-2001 |
2 | 8 | Professional: South Dakota Tour Photographs | 2000 |
2 | 9 | Professional: South Dakota Tour Photographs | 2001 |
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.
South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Copyright note
Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.
Arranged and Described by
Ruby R. Wilson, 2016 July 16.