Manuscript Collection
Identifier
Accession 980
Inclusive Dates
ca. 1800s, 1825, 1853, 1854, 1877, 1880, 1891, 1892, 1899-1901, 1903-1905, 1907-1923, 1925-1926, 1929-1931, 1933-1990, 1992
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
40,000 pieces, 124 bound volumes, 30.00 Linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
Robert Marett (1919-1994) was a land surveyor from Rock Hill, SC. Mr. Marett operated predominately in North and South Carolina. The majority of the material covers York County, SC, while the rest covers mainly the SC counties of Lancaster, Chester, Union, and Cherokee. A small percentage covers parts of North Carolina (mostly Mecklenburg County).
For more information concerning Robert Marett please consult the attached biography above.
Scope and Content Note
The Robert Marett Papers are a valuable resource for researchers, as well as surveyors, in researching the growth and development of the various communities in which he worked. Bob Marett’s work, which includes survey plats (as well as copies of plats from previous surveyors), maps, architectural drawings, field notes, correspondence, copies of deeds, and appointment ledgers are available for researchers and surveyors to peruse. The collection consists of 40, 000 pieces and 124 bound volumes that span from the late 1800s to 1992. The Inventory itself consists of 313 pages and individual plats are searchable by Property Owner as well as by the Date of the Survey.
Provenance
The Robert Marett Papers were deposited with the Archives in March 1998 by the Marett Family.
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, "Robert Marett Papers - Accession 980". Finding Aid 96.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/96
LC Subject Headings
Marett, Robert H. (Robert Howard), 1918-1994--Correspondence; Surveyors--South Carolina; Surveying--South Carolina--York County; Surveying--South Carolina--Chester County; Surveying--South Carolina--Lancaster County; Surveying--South Carolina--Cherokee County; Surveying--South Carolina--Union County; Surveying--North Carolina--Mecklenburg County; Surveying--Public lands--South Carolina; Surveying--Public lands--North Carolina; York County (S.C.)--Area; Chester County (S.C.)--Area; Lancaster County (S.C.)--Area; Cherokee County (S.C.)--Area; Union County (S.C.)--Area; South Carolina--Area; North Carolina--Area
