Manuscript Collection
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Identifier
Accession 717
Inclusive Dates
1886-1945, nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1000 pieces, .50 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
The White Family is one of the founding and most prominent families in Rock Hill, SC's history. The White Home, which is a current tourist attraction, was one of the first constructed in Rock Hill and White Street in the Rock Hill downtown area was named in the families honor.
Scope and Content Note
The White Family Photograph Collection consists of four photograph albums with photographs taken by J. S. White of Rock Hill, SC of family members, friends, vacations, Rock Hill, SC, and of Winthrop from 1896-1899. One of the albums includes pictures from J.S. White’s tour of duty in the South Carolina Infantry during the Spanish American War. Also included are loose photographs collected of the family that depict local scenes including Rock Hill school classes, homes, Winthrop College, Rock Hill parades, Rock Hill downtown, James Spratt White, Jr. during the Spanish American War, J.S. Whites’ Woodberry Farms, Pix Theater, Laurelwood Cemetery, among others.
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Provenance
The White Family Photograph Albums were deposited in the Winthrop Archives by Grace H. White on March 21, 1988. An addition was donated to the Winthrop Archives by the York County Library via Jason Hyatt on August 9, 2019.
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, "White Family Photograph Collection - Accession 717". Finding Aid 80.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/80
LC Subject Headings
White family; White, James Spratt, 1841-1891--Family; White, James Spratt, 1978-1950--Family; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--History; Spanish-American War, 1898; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century; Rock Hill (S.C.)--History
