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Identifier

Accession 203

Inclusive Dates

1933,1957,1963-1966,1969-1972,1978,1981,1982

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

2000 pieces,1 linear feet

Language

English;

Historical Note

Marguerite Tolbert (1893-1982) was a Winthrop alumna (class of 1914), club woman, and administrator with the Opportunity School in Columbia, South Carolina.

Scope and Content Note

Marguerite Tolbert (1893-1982) was a Winthrop alumna (class of 1914), club woman, and administrator with the Opportunity School in Columbia, South Carolina. The Marguerite Tolbert Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, galley proofs, biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, and other records relating to the publication of the book, South Carolina’s Distinguished Women of Laurens County. Miss Tolbert served as coordinator for the book project. Also included is an unpublished manuscript written by Clara Yarborough concerning the terms of office of seven former South Carolina governors. Miss Yarborough served as secretary under these governors.

Provenance

The papers of Marguerite Tolbert, educator and distinguished South Carolina public servant, were received as a gift by the Archives from Marguerite Tolbert on August 1, 1978.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Marguerite Tolbert Papers - Accession 203

LC Subject Headings

Tolbert, Marguerite, 1893-1982--Archives; Winthrop Normal and Industrial College--Alumni and alumnae; Tolbert, Marguerite, 1893-1982. South Carolina's distinguished women of Laurens County; Tolbert, Marguerite, 1893-1982--Awards; Yarborough, Clara Glenn; Governors--South Carolina--History

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