Manuscript Collection
The Citadel/Shannon Faulkner Affidavit - Accession 850
Files
Identifier
Accession 850 - M378 (429)
Inclusive Dates
1994
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
34 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of an affidavit of Jane Harris Odom ’80, ’82, concerning The Citadel’s use of her 1982 thesis “The Struggle for Coeducation at Winthrop College” without her permission in the Shannon Faulkner case. Shannon Faulkner successfully sued The Citadel to allow her to enroll and she became the first female cadet to enter the military academy. Also included is the state’s 35 page brief for the case.
Provenance
The Citadel/ Shannon Faulkner Affidavit were deposit in the Archives on October 18. 1994 by Jane Harris Odom.
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, "The Citadel/Shannon Faulkner Affidavit - Accession 850". Finding Aid 594.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/594
LC Subject Headings
Odom, Jane Harris--Trials, litigation, etc.; Faulkner, Shannon--Trials, litigation, etc.; Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina--Trials, litigation, etc.