Optimist Club of Rock Hill Records - Accession 927

Authors

Optimist Club, Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC Club

Files

Identifier

Accession 927

Inclusive Dates

1948-1999

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

3500 pieces, 1.75 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of the records of the Optimist Club of Rock Hill which was founded in 1948 and chartered by Optimist International on January 15, 1949. The Optimist Club of Rock Hill “provides funds through charitable activities to assist the youth of Rock Hill in a number of programs.” The organization sponsors scholarship essays and oratorical contests for youth. The collection consists of a history of the organization, the original charter, pamphlets and flyers, photographs, Optimist International paperwork, Monthly magazines and pamphlets, programs from various dinners, and other records related to the club.

Provenance

The Optimist Club of Rock Hill records were deposited to Winthrop University Archives and Special Collections on January 23, 1997. The donor is James G. Weaving via David Angel. The charter was later donated by Tom Webb on January 28, 2016.

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, "Optimist Club of Rock Hill Records - Accession 927". Finding Aid 1181.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1181