Manuscript Collection
Mai Rutledge Johnson Memorabilia - Accession 1578 M772 (829)
Files
Identifier
Accession 1578 - M772 (829)
Inclusive Dates
1940, 1946, 1963, nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
19 pieces, 1 bound volume
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes memorabilia that belonged to Mai Rutledge Johnson (1878-1978) who was the wife of Winthrop’s founder and first president, David Bancroft Johnson. One item included is a book of poems titled, The Heart’s Quest by Archibald Rutledge written by Archibald Rutledge with an inscription to Mai Rutledge Johnson, “Dear Mai, With Love From Archie, March 12, 1946. Archibald Hamilton Rutledge (1883-1973) was a poet and educator who was the first South Carolina poet laureate from 1934-1973. Also included is a reunion booklet titled, Our Scrap Book by Margaret Jackson assisted by Lucy Hamilton which is a compilation of memories from the Winthrop days of the Class of 1929 scrapbook, a Winthrop Alumnae Magazine for Summer 1963, and a portrait labeled Dorothy Chisholm Johnson taken October 5, 1940.
Provenance
The Mai Rutledge Johnson Memorabilia was donated by J.C. and Ellen Crouch on December 13, 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, "Mai Rutledge Johnson Memorabilia - Accession 1578 M772 (829)". Finding Aid 1246.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1246
LC Subject Headings
Johnson, Mai Rutledge Smith, 1878-1978--Archives; Rutledge, Archibald, 1883-1973; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Alumni and alumnae; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Students--Social life and customs; College presidents' spouses--South Carolina--Rock Hill
