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Identifier

Accession 553

Inclusive Dates

1960-1988

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

5000 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a historical sketch, bylaws, correspondence, minutes, financial records, promotional materials, statistical reports, flyers and brochures, newspapers and newsletters relating to the York County Mental Health Association. In addition, there are records pertaining to the Mental Health Association in South Carolina and the National Mental Health Association. “The York County Mental Health Association was a volunteer organization, private and non-profit, dedicated to improving services for the mentally ill and removing the stigma of mental illness.” It was a local chapter of the Mental Health Association in South Carolina, a division of the National Mental Health Association.

Provenance

The York County Mental Health Association Papers were deposited with the Archives on March 5, 1984 by Dr. Fred Hassenplug, and on January 16, 1989 by Dr. Helen Loftis.

Copyright

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

York County Mental Health Association Records - Accession 553

LC Subject Headings

York County Mental Health Association (S.C.)--Archives; Mental Health Association in South Carolina; National Mental Health Association (U.S.); Mental health services--South Carolina

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