Manuscript Collection
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Identifier
Accession 1372
Inclusive Dates
1960s-1990s
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
17 pieces, 0.25 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
Joel Horace “Nick” Nichols, Jr. (1934-2020) was Winthrop’s photographer from July 1962 through December 2008. He took 100s of thousands of photographs of Winthrop’s campus, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and events over his 46 year tenure. “Nick” is a third generation photographer who learned his art from his father, grandfather, and uncles. He graduated from Erskine College in 1956 and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Photography School at Fort Monmouth, N.J. He has received numerous awards including six from the University Photographers Association of America for excellence in university photography. Nick has had exhibitions at Winthrop and his alma mater Erskine among other places. In 2008 he was granted an honorary membership in the Winthrop Alumni Association for his dedication in capturing and documenting university life for 46 years. He was made an honorary member of the Class of 1963, the same class as his wife, Janice Williams Nichols.
Scope and Content Note
The Joel Nichols Photograph Collection consists of framed photographs used for an exhibit of Joel Nichols photography. Joel Horace "Nick" Nichols, Jr. (1934-2020) was Winthrop’s official photographer from 1963-2008. The collection contains images of Winthrop Athletics, Winthrop buildings, Winthrop Chemistry Department, May Day at Winthrop, and other Winthrop scenes.
Provenance
The photographic collection of Joel Nichols were received by the Archives in 2008 by Joel Nichols, Winthrop University Photographer 1963-2008.
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, "Joel Nichols Photograph Collection - Accession 1372". Finding Aid 1487.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1487
LC Subject Headings
Nichols, Joel, 1934-2020--Archives; Photographers--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Archives; Winthrop College--Photographs; Winthrop University--Photographs; Winthrop College--Social life and customs; Winthrop University--Social life and customs; Winthrop College--History; Winthrop University--History
