Manuscript Collection
James Casada Papers - Accession 903
Files
Identifier
Accession 903
Inclusive Dates
1875-1996
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
24.50 linear feet, 55,000 pieces
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
The James Allan Casada Papers consists of materials collected by Dr. James Allan Casada (b. 1942) who was a professor of history at Winthrop University from 1971-1996. Dr. Casada was also the varsity soccer coach from 1975-1987 and was inducted into Winthrop Athletic Hall of Fame. The collection consists mostly of Dr. Casada’s professional research and articles, but also includes materials related to his graduate work, Winthrop teaching records, book reviews, publication materials, and newspaper clippings. A majority of Dr. Casada’s research is related to 19th century and early 20th century explorers, mainly of Africa by British Explorers.
Provenance
The James Allen Casada Papers were given to the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections in 1998, with an addition to the collection given on April 24, 2009 by Dr. James Casada upon his retirement from Winthrop University where he taught History.
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, "James Casada Papers - Accession 903". Finding Aid 1461.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1461
Additional Notes
See Appendix A with listings of Accessions 948-975 for microfilm of records pertaining to explorers from Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston to Dr. David Livingstone to Sir Williams Vallance Whiteway.