Manuscript Collection
Lena T. Copeland Memorial - Accession 148 - M71 (86)
Files
Identifier
Accession 148 - M71 (86)
Inclusive Dates
1899
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
7 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
The Lena T. Copeland Memorial consists of a Eulogy given to commemorate the life of Mrs. Lena T. Copeland titled "In remembrance of Mrs. Lena T. Copeland." Mrs. Copeland lived in Renno, SC which is near Clinton, SC in Laurens County. Her maiden name was Hollingsworth and she was married to Mr. L. Watts Copeland. The remembrance covers Southern life from the American Civil War through Reconstruction and up to her death in 1899 and offers a valuable insight into womanhood during this time frame.
Provenance
The Lena T. Copeland Memorial collection was given to the Archives by Diane A. Reddeck on December 9, 1977.
Keywords
Eulogy, American Civil War, Copeland Family, Hollingsworth Family, Local History, Laurens County SC
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Lena T. Copeland Memorial - Accession 148 - M71 (86)". Finding Aid 173.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/173
LC Subject Headings
Copeland, Lena T., 1840-1899--Childhood and youth; Copeland, Lena T., 1840-1899--Death and burial; Copeland family; Hollingsworth family; Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--South Carolina; Eulogies--Specimens; South Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Laurens County (S.C.)--Social life and customs; Laurens County (S.C.)--Biography; Laurens County (S.C.)--History--19th century
