1973 Press Photo Nancy Pettis, University secretary with spider monkey

Be Kind to Girls - Not really. This is "Be Kind to Animals Week" and Nancy Pettis, secretary at the University of South Alabama has decided to give her attentions to "Willie Joe," a spider monkey owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cassity of Mobile. The object of her affections looks somewhat apprehensive, not realizing what his human friends are celebrating. Nancy works in the bursar's office of the school and is also a part-time student.

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.