Manuscript Collection
Files
Identifier
Accession 1406
Inclusive Dates
1970's-1990's
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
10 linear feet, 1000 pieces
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
Consists of portraits, advertisements, theme park maps, illustrations, sketches, story boards, sample pages, and an illustrated family lineage which were all rendered by Patrick Peirce. Inclusive dates ca. 1970’s-1990’s. Maps of theme parks include King’s Dominion, King’s Island, Canada’s Wonderland, and Carowinds. Family lineage includes coat of arms and 2 handwritten bound volumes.
Provenance
The Patrick Peirce Papers were received by the Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections by Robert M. Peirce via Judith Chater on November 26, 2006.
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, "Patrick Peirce Papers- Accession 1406". Finding Aid 1197.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1197
LC Subject Headings
Peirce, Patrick Morey, 1932-2006--Archives; Peirce family; Artists--North Carolina--Charlotte; Cartoonists--North Carolina--Charlotte; Commercial art; Artists' preparatory studies; Carowinds (N.C. and S.C.)--Maps; Amusement parks--Maps
Additional Notes
See attached document containing photographs of each of the 798 pieces of artwork with descriptions.