Manuscript Collection
Ellen Evans Cathcart Papers - Accession 238 - M111 (143)
Files
Identifier
Accession 238 - M111 (143)
Inclusive Dates
1911-1952
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
238 pieces
Language
English
Historical Note
Ellen Evans Cathcart (1869-1952) was born in Columbia, SC and was the first woman member of the Democratic National Committee who was also instrumental in the founding of the Children’s Bureau. She was also a charter member of the Equal suffrage League of South Carolina. She also served in numerous volunteer and advocacy organizations in the state.
Scope and Content Note
The Ellen Evans Cathcart Papers consist of biographical sketches of Mrs. Ellen Evans Cathcart (1869-1952), first woman member of the Democratic National Committee who was also instrumental in the founding of the Children’s Bureau. Also included in the collection are newspaper clippings, magazine articles, correspondence, reports, certificates, citations, and photographs relating to her work as supervisor of the Children’s Bureau of South Carolina and her involvement in the women’s suffrage movement. Of particular note is an annual report of the South Carolina Council of Defense which outlines the achievements of women of South Carolina in war work and a program book of the 47th annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Provenance
The Ellen Evans Cathcart Paers were given as a gift to the Archives by Beth Evans L. Jones on April 18, 1979.
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, "Ellen Evans Cathcart Papers - Accession 238 - M111 (143)". Finding Aid 204.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/204
LC Subject Headings
Cathcart, Ellen Evans, 1869-1952; Children's Bureau of South Carolina--Employees; Democratic National Committee (U.S.); National Woman Suffrage Association (U.S.); South Carolina Council of Defense; Women--Suffrage; South Carolina--Politics and government; Women and war--South Carolina
