Manuscript Collection
Files
Download Finding Aid (294 KB)
Identifier
Accession 682
Inclusive Dates
1978-2001
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;
Scope and Content Note
The Jack Weaver Papers consists of materials collected by Dr. Jack Wayne Weaver (b. 1932) who was a professor of English at Winthrop University from 1967 until his retirement in 2003. Dr. Weaver conducted several studies in Irish culture, including hosting two Scots-Irish festivals at Winthrop University and publishing a manuscript guide for Irish genealogy studies. The collection contains various information relating to Dr. Weaver’s general Irish studies, the Scots-Irish festivals, and his manuscript guide. Also included in the collection is some biographical data and information on his career as an English professor at Winthrop University.
Provenance
The Jack Weaver Papers were first donated to the Archives via Dr. Jack Weaver on July 17, 1986, and again in 2003 after his retirement.
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, "Jack Weaver Papers - Accession 682". Finding Aid 1442.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1442
LC Subject Headings
Weaver, Jack W.--Archives; College teachers--South Carolina--Rock Hill; College teachers--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Correspondence; Winthrop University--Professional staff--Correspondence; Genealogy--Archival resources; Scots-Irish; Scots-Irish--Southern States; Festivals--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Ireland--Social life and customs; Ireland--Genealogy--Archival resources; Ireland--Periodicals--Specimens
