Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 976
Inclusive Dates
1903-1974, 1994, 1997, 2000-2017
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1500 pieces, .75 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
The Over the Teacups Club was formed in the fall of 1897 at the home of Miss Annie Lyle Roddey, later Mrs. Oran Poe, on Main Street. The name of the club was inspired by Oliver Wendell Holmes, and in its constitution the purpose was declared to be for the "literary improvement of the members." The constitution was adopted in February of 1898.The club was federated by the South Carolina Federation of Womens Clubs in 1899.
Scope and Content Note
Over The Teacups is a literary society formed in Rock Hill, SC in 1897 with the purpose to be for the “literary improvement and social intercourse of the members.” The collection contains the constitution and bylaws, minutes and other related records, correspondence, yearbooks, a guest log of the centennial anniversary, and a scrapbook of the centennial anniversary tea.
Provenance
The records of the literary club, Over the Teacups, were received from Mrs. J. Spratt White. An addition to the collection was made on September 22, 2014 by Peggy Fern. An addition was also received in 2017.
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, "Over the Teacups Records - Accession 976". Finding Aid 1148.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1148
LC Subject Headings
Over the Teacups (Rock Hill, S.C.)--Archives; Book clubs (Discussion groups)--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Women--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Societies and clubs; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Societies and clubs; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Intellectual life
