Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 95
Inclusive Dates
1901-1981
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1,500 pieces, .75 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The Castalian Club of Rock Hill was organized in January 1901 as a book club for women and was certified by the General Federation of Women's Clubs on April 22, 1936.
Scope and Content Note
The Castalian Club of Rock Hill Records consist of short histories, minutes, by-laws, yearbooks, membership lists, programs and financial records, documenting the origin, development and activities of the club.
Provenance
The records of the Castalian Club, a women’s literary club, were received by the Archives from the Castalian Club via Mrs. Ivey Ruppe, a club member, on May 10, 1977.
Keywords
Women, Women's History, Book Clubs, Literary Clubs, Women's Clubs
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, "Castalian Club of Rock Hill Records - Accession 95". Finding Aid 239.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/239
LC Subject Headings
Castalian Club (Rock Hill, S.C.)--Archives; Book clubs (Discussion groups)--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Women--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Societies and clubs; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Societies and clubs; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Intellectual life
