Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 1674
Inclusive Dates
1908-1977
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1000 pieces, .5 linear Feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
The Perihelion Club of Rock Hill was organized in 1898 as a book club. It was federated with the South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs in 1898 and with the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1929.
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of materials related to the Perihelion Club of Rock Hill. The Perihelion Club was a book club founded in 1898 in Rock Hill. The collection consists of correspondence, yearbooks, memorabilia, and other records dated from 1908-1977. Included are two books of records, an incomplete run of yearbook booklets dating from 1908-1977, and several letters. There is also some material related to the South Carolina Federation of Women’s Club. Memorabilia includes a key used to can open a lockbox and a gavel presumably used at Perihelion Club meetings.
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, "Perihelion Club of Rock Hill Records - Accession 1674". Finding Aid 1365.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1365
LC Subject Headings
Perihelion Club (Rock Hill, S.C.)--Archives; South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs; Book clubs (Discussion groups)--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Women--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Societies and clubs; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Societies and clubs; Gavels--Specimens; Ceremonial objects--Specimens; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Intellectual life--19th century; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Intellectual life--20th century; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century
