Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 869
Inclusive Dates
1892-1988
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
6,000 Pieces, 3.0 Linear Feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The James sisters were all graduates of the Winthrop Normal and Industrial College between 1907-1919. The sisters were Grace Rodella James (1887-1982), class of 1907; Oline Barr James (1890-1983), class of 1910; Sarah Bates James (1893-1983), class of 1914; Myrtle James (1896-1994), class of 1916; and William Almaree “Will” James (1898-1981), class of 1919.
Scope and Content Note
The James Sisters Papers consist of personal correspondence between the sisters and their parents while they attended Winthrop and other papers, memorabilia, and photographs relating to their college and professional lives.
Provenance
The papers of the five James sisters, who all graduated from Winthrop Normal and Industrial College between 1907 and 1919, were received as a gift by the University Archives from the Lee County Historical Society; Mrs. Betty Stonebraker and Mrs. John J. Winberry on February 15, 1995.
Keywords
Winthrop Normal and Industrial College, Student Life, Correspondence, Women's History, Higher Education, Education
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 Sisters Papers - Accession 869". Finding Aid 15.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/15
LC Subject Headings
James, Grace Rodella, 1887-1982--Archives; James, Oline Barr, 1890-1983--Archives; James, Sara Bates, 1893-1983--Archives; James, Myrtle, 1896-1994--Archives; James, William Almaree, 1898-1987--Archives; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Alumni and alumnae; Women college students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social life and customs--20th century
