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Identifier

Accession 876

Inclusive Dates

1950-1994

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

2,000 pieces 1.0 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Edwin Martin Gettys Papers consist of materials related to Edwin Gettys tenure as a member and chairman of the Rock Hill City Planning Commission. The purpose of the Rock Hill City Planning Commission was “to prepare plans, make recommendations and advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the orderly physical development of the community.” Edwin Martin Gettys (1923-1995) was a member of the Commission from 1967-1978 and Chaiman of the Commission from 1978-1987. Most of the collection documents the growth and planning of Rock Hill, SC from 1967 through 1987 and is a great source for anyway researching the growth of Rock Hill, SC during that timeframe which included the construction of Dave Lyle Boulevard and the Town Center Mall project. The collection itself consists of business correspondence, memoranda, reports, books, and other publications, and miscellany relation to Mr. Gettys’ service on the Rock Hill City Planning Commission.

Provenance

The Edwin Gettys Papers were deposited with the Archives on April 19, 1995 by Mrs. Anne Parker Gettys.

Copyright

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

Edwin Martin Gettys Papers- Accession 876

LC Subject Headings

Gettys, Edwin Martin, 1923-1995--Archives; Rock Hill Planning Commission; City planners--South Carolina-- Rock Hill; City planning--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Rock Hill (S.C.)--History

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