Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 904
Inclusive Dates
1855-1989
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
8000 pieces, 4.00 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
John Thomas Roddey Jr. (1906-1981) was the son of former Rock Hill Mayor John Thomas Roddey, Sr. (1865-1931) and was a longtime Winthrop College Board of Trustee Member (1945-1981) and a Winthrop Training School Graduate (1925). He graduated from Davidson College in 1929 and from Harvard Law School in 1932. He practiced law in Rock Hill, SC and had several business interests including Roddey Estates, Inc., Roddey Trust Co., Roddey Oil Co., Superior Dairies, Rock Hill Farm Equipment Co., and Rock Hill Dairy Farm Inc. He was also the founder and president of the Rock Hill Chiefs Baseball team.
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of Mr. Roddey’s personal files, including biographical data, correspondence, family papers and records, records relating to Mr. Roddey’s civic activities, photographs, newspaper clippings, personal memorabilia, and miscellaneous items. Much of the material pertains to Mr. Roddey’s civic activities, his friendships with Rock Hill residents, and the career of his daughter, Angela Roddey Holder. While there are family papers dating back to 1855 and some documents dated after Mr. Roddey’s death, most of the material extends from 1925-1981.
Provenance
The papers of John T. Roddey, Jr., prominent Rock Hill attorney, civic leader, and Winthrop University Trustee, were donated to the Archives by Angela Roddey Holder and John Holder on August 22, 1996.
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, "John Thomas Roddey, Jr. Papers - Accession 904". Finding Aid 1275.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1275
LC Subject Headings
Roddey, John Thomas, 1906-1981--Archives; Holder, Angela Roddey; Roddy family; Baskin family; Wiley family; College trustees--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Civic leaders--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Lawyers--South Carolina--Rock Hill; York County (S.C.)--Genealogy; Rock Hill (S.C.)--History
