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Manuscript Collection
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Identifier
Accession 1352
Inclusive Dates
1984-2008, nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
4500 pieces, 2.25 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
Dr. Dorothy Perry Thompson was a Winthrop Professor of English and an accomplished poet and writer. As well as teaching in the English Department, Dr. Thompson also coordinated the African American Studies program which she helped found.
Scope and Content Note
Dr. Dorothy Perry Thompson was a Winthrop professor of English and an accomplished poet and writer. As well as teaching in the English Department, Dr. Thompson also coordinated the African American Studies program which she helped found. The Dorothy Perry Thompson Papers consists of her poems and writings, drafts, research, notes, contract agreements, awards and certificates, speaking engagement flyers and records, thank you letters, and promotion and tenure records.
Provenance
The papers of Dorothy Perry Thompson, writer, poet, Professor of English at Winthrop University, and coordinator of Winthrop University’s African American Studies program, were deposited in the Winthrop University Archives on December 5, 2008 by Donya and Johnny Thompson via Gloria Kelley, Head of Reference at Dacus Library. On February 14, 2012 Dr. Peter Judge, Professor of Philosophy at Winthrop University gifted 6 bound volumes of Dr. Thompson’s poetry.
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, "Dorothy Perry Thompson Papers - Accession 1352". Finding Aid 62.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/62
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LC Subject Headings
Thompson, Dorothy Perry--Archives; Winthrop College--Faculty; Winthrop University--Faculty; College teachers--South Carolina--Rock Hill; English teachers--South Carolina--Rock Hill; African Americans--Study and teaching--South Carolina--Rock Hill; American poetry--African American authors