Emma Frew London Papers - Accession 1695

Authors

Emma Frew London

Files

Identifier

Accession 1695

Inclusive Dates

1896-1980

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

2500 pieces, 1.25 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Emma Frew London Papers consists of material collected by Winthrop College 1910 alumna, Emma Frew London (1890-1969). The papers consists mostly of scrapbooks and newspaper clippings related to Miss London’s family and her interests as well as to some of the organizations she belonged to. Included in the collection are correspondence, family narratives and histories, obituaries, church programs (weddings and funerals), photographs and negatives, diaries, and other records related to the London Family and extended family. There are also several ledgers of minutes and other records related to the Catawba-Ebenezer Township Tuberculosis Association. Of particular interest is a narrative titled “My Story” written by Emma Frew London’s mother, Emma Dora Frew London (1852-1937), about the origins of her family arriving in Rock Hill, SC just after General Sherman burned the bridge over the Catawba River during the American Civil War.

Provenance

Original accession date June 5, 1988, transferred from special collections, and placed in Miscellany. Upon accession of new additions date October 9 2019, having been acquired from the York County Library, Main via Jason Hyatt, taken out of Miscellany and placed into Manuscripts.

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, "Emma Frew London Papers - Accession 1695". Finding Aid 1176.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1176