Sue Barron Papers - Accession 856

Authors

Susan Amelia McQueen Barron
William T. Barron

Files

Identifier

Accession 856

Inclusive Dates

1920-(1945-1964)-1982

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

2,500 pieces 1.25 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists mainly of correspondence belonging to Susan Amelia McQueen “Sue” Barron (1898-1995) and her son, William T. “Bill” Barron. The correspondence to Sue Barron includes some correspondence dealing with genealogy and her involvement in the Daughters of the American Revolution. There is also a large collection of Christmas cards, dating from 1948 to 1961. The information regarding her study at Winthrop University includes receipts, letters from college officials, and two Christmas cards from President Henry R. Sims.

The correspondence belonging to Bill Barron includes letters written to him by family and friends, as well as letters and postcards sent to him by family and friends, as well as letters and postcards sent by Bill Barron to his parents, as well as letters and postcards sent by Bill Barron to his parents while he was in school and in the military.

Provenance

The papers of Sue McQueen Barron, homemaker, mother, and a student at Winthrop University in the late 1950s and early 1960s, were deposited in the Archives by Deann Segal in December 1994.

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, "Sue Barron Papers - Accession 856". Finding Aid 1460.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1460