Manuscript Collection
York County Photographs - Accession 38 - M13 (23)
Files
Identifier
Accession 38 - M13 (23)
Inclusive Dates
1963
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
2 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
One photograph depicts, the “Klan Oak” located 2 miles south of Fort Mill, Route #36. Tradition says the Ku Klux Klan in the Eastern part of York County in late 1800s gathered here. The other photograph is of the school established on Saluda Street by Willie Chisholm for purpose of training African-American females as maids.
Provenance
These York County Photographs were transferred from the Vertical File of the Library’s Reference Department.
Keywords
Photographs, Education, Domestic Service, Ku Klux Klan-19th century
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, "York County Photographs - Accession 38 - M13 (23)". Finding Aid 27.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/27
LC Subject Headings
Ku Klux Klan (19th century); Trees--South Carolina--York County--Photographs; African American schools--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Photographs; Women cleaning personnel--Training of--South Carolina--Rock Hill
