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Identifier

Accession 466

Inclusive Dates

1918-1982

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

17,000 pieces, 9.50 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Rock Hill Chapter of the American Red Cross Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, bylaws, financial records, lists of workers, newsletters, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to the work of the Rock Hill Chapter, Fort Mill Branch, and Winthrop group. Subjects include disaster relief, volunteers, courses of instruction, aid and services to soldiers and veterans of World War II and Vietnam, Junior Red Cross, blood donation, Suzanne Johnson (Daughter of David B. Johnson), and the Sunshine Club for the visually impaired. Also included are uniforms and caps. Much of the collection consists of American National Red Cross publications on various subjects, posters, and brochures.

Additional Notes

Transfer of Items: 2 boxes of 16mm films were returned to the Rock Hill Chapter office on 23 October 1985.

Provenance

The records of the Rock Hill Chapter of the American Red Cross were deposited with the Archives on 21 June 1982 by the Rock Hill Chapter via Mary Lodge, former director of the chapter.

Copyright

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

Rock Hill Chapter of the American Red Cross - Accession 466

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