Manuscript Collection

Mary Ona Denny Mathews Papers - Accession 796 M366 (417)

Mary Ona Denny Mathews Papers - Accession 796 M366 (417)

Files

Identifier

Accession 796 - M366 (417)

Inclusive Dates

1916-1942

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

46 pieces

Historical Note

Mary Ona Denny (Class of 1919) worked at Winthrop in the Business Office from 1919 until she retired in 1942. She was married L. Don Mathews on August 9, 1924 and passed away on May 14, 1988.

Scope and Content Note

Mary Ona Denny (Class of 1919) worked at Winthrop in the Business Office from 1919 until she retired in 1942. She was married L. Don Mathews on August 9, 1924 and passed away on May 14, 1988. The Mary Ona Denny Mathews Papers consists of records and memorabilia of her time as a student at Winthrop (star course ticket, programs, photographs, and papers), newspaper clippings concerning the death of D.B. Johnson, and a 1919 paper on General Haig and a June 1, 1942 editorial from The State concerning the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) controversy at Winthrop. Also included are records from Mrs. Mathew’s tenure in Winthrop’s Business Office concerning donations and gifts.

Provenance

The Mary Ona Denny Mathews Papers were donated to the Winthrop Archives on July 27, 1992 by John C. Denny.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Mary Ona Denny Mathews Papers - Accession 796 M366 (417)

LC Subject Headings

Mathews, Mary Ona Denny; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Alumni and alumnae; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Employees; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Employees; College students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social life and customs--20th century; Johnson, David Bancroft, 1856-1928--Death and burial; Haig, Douglas Haig, Earl, 1861-1928; American Association of University Professors

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