Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 467
Inclusive Dates
1961-1965
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
500 pieces, .25 linear feet
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
Ruth Williams Cupp (1928-2016) was a Charleston attorney, writer, historian and graduate of Winthrop College (Class of 1950) and USC Law School (Class of 1954). Ruth practiced law in the Charleston area until she became the first woman to be elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives (1962-1964). She lost her bid for reelection in 1964, partially due to her support for Lyndon B. Johnson and his reelection efforts. The Collection consists mostly from newspaper clippings ranging from 1961 to 1965 and mostly refers to her political, professional, community and personal life. Also included are several photographs related to her political endeavors and correspondence and materials related to First Lady Bird Johnson and her tour of South Carolina and Ruth’s unsuccessful bid for reelection.
Provenance
The Ruth Williams Cupp Papers were donated by Ruth Williams Cupp on June 29, 1982.
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, "Ruth Williams Cupp Papers - Accession 467". Finding Aid 1412.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1412
LC Subject Headings
Cupp, Ruth Williams, 1928-2016; Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007--Correspondence; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Alumni and alumnae; Women lawyers--South Carolina--Charleston; Lawyers--South Carolina--Charleston; Women legislators--South Carolina; Legislators--South Carolina
