Manuscript Collection

Episcopal Church Home, York Place, Video - Accession 1659 - M810 (867)

Episcopal Church Home, York Place, Video - Accession 1659 - M810 (867)

Identifier

Accession 1659 - M810 (867)

Inclusive Dates

1996

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

2 pieces

Language

English;

Historical Note

The Episcopal Church Home for Children was founded as an orphanage in Charleston, SC in 1850. The Home moved in 1909 to York, SC.

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a VHS tape titled, Episcopal Church Home, York Place, A Residential Treatment Center Serving Children Since 1850, produced by Rice Video Productions. The video (12 minutes, 32 seconds) is a promotional tool for the Episcopal Church Home For Children (now York Place) in York, SC. The video relates the day-to-day life of children who are residents there how they treat the kids in their care. The Episcopal Church Home for Children was founded as an orphanage in Charleston, SC in 1850. The Home moved in 1909 to York, SC and in 1969 York Place began focusing on “At-Risk” kids. The Episcopal Church Home for Children is now known as York Place and provides support services for children and families.

Additional Notes

The video has been digitized and is available for viewing in the Archives Research Area.

Provenance

The Episcopal Church Home, York Place, Video was donated to the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections on July 11, 2019 by Lee Clark.

Copyright

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

Episcopal Church Home, York Place, Video - Accession 1659 - M810 (867)

LC Subject Headings

York Place; Episcopal Church Home for Children (S.C.); Group homes for children--South Carolina--York; At-risk youth--Services for--South Carolina; At-risk youth--Institutional care--South Carolina; Children--Institutional care--South Carolina; Youth--Institutional care--South Carolina

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