Manuscript Collection

Gertrude Mitchell Carson Papers - Accession 1479 - M724 (780)

Gertrude Mitchell Carson Papers - Accession 1479 - M724 (780)

Identifier

Accession 1479 - M724 (780)

Inclusive Dates

1896-1899

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

52 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of 11 letters on Winthrop Letterhead from Gertrude Mitchell (Carson) (1877-1928) to her cousin, Alice Mitchell of Richardsonville, S.C. (Saluda County) concerning her life as a student at Winthrop. Gertrude graduated from Winthrop College in 1900 with a B.A. degree in the Four-Year Normal Course (education). Also included is a Commencement program for the Class of 1897 and a Commencement Invitation for the Class of 1899. This collection is great resource for a glimpse into the life of a female college student in the late 1890s.

Provenance

The Gertrude Mitchell Carson were received on February 25, 2014 vis Debbie Garrick of Winthrop's Alumni Relations Office from Ann W. Blalock, Executor, Estate of Miriam C. McMillan.

Copyright

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

Gertrude Mitchell Carson Papers - Accession 1479 - M724 (780)

LC Subject Headings

Carson, Gertrude Mitchell, 1877-1928--Correspondence; Mitchell, Alice--Correspondence; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Alumni and alumnae; Women college students--South Carolina--Social life and customs; Women’s colleges--South Carolina--History--19th century

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