Manuscript Collection
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Identifier
Accession 739
Inclusive Dates
1925-1933, 1988
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1,000 pieces, 0.50 linear feet
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
The Ruth Harvey Thomason Papers consists of materials collected by Ruth Harvey Thomason Turner (1913-1984) was a 1929 graduate of Winthrop Training School and a 1933 graduate of Winthrop College. Ruth Harvey Thomason was the daughter of Winthrop professor, Dr. John Furman Thomason (1878-1967) who was a Professor of Rural Education from 1918-1943. The collection consists of materials she collected while she attended the Winthrop Training School (1925-1929) and Winthrop College (1929-1933). The collection consists of scrapbooks, personal correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, mementos, and memorabilia. This collection is an excellent snapshot of student and Winthrop life during the 1920s and 1930s.
Provenance
The Ruth Harvey Thomason Papers were deposited with the Winthrop University Archives and Special Collections by Margaret Potts, via Virginia Mayo, via Phyllis Hancock, on June 8, 1989.
Copyright
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Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Ruth Harvey Thomason Papers - Accession 739". Finding Aid 1445.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1445
LC Subject Headings
Turner, Ruth Harvey Thomason--Archives; Thomason, John F. (John Furman), 1878-1967; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Alumni and alumnae; College students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social life and customs--20th century; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century
