Manuscript Collection
Colleen Cecilia Yates Papers - Accession 296
Files
Identifier
Accession 296
Inclusive Dates
1862-1924-(1970-1978)
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
500 pieces .25 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
Colleen Cecilia Yates (1929- s.l.) was a 1950 graduate of Winthrop College and a politician and civic leader from Sumter, S.C.
Scope and Content Note
Colleen Cecilia Yates (1929- s.l.) was a 1950 graduate of Winthrop College and a politician and civic leader from Sumter, S.C. The Colleen Cecilia Yates Papers consist of biographical data, speeches, reports, memoranda, and newspaper clippings, mainly documenting her political activities, including her unsuccessful race against Congressman Ken Holland for the 5th district seat. Also included are some newspaper clippings relating to the Civil War and its aftermath. One clipping provides General Wade Hampton’s account of General William T. Sherman’s destruction of Columbia.
Provenance
Colleen Cecilia Yates deposited her papers with the Archives on 10 January 1980.
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, "Colleen Cecilia Yates Papers - Accession 296". Finding Aid 353.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/353
LC Subject Headings
Yates, Colleen Cecilia, 1929- --Archives; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Alumni and alumnae; Women civic leaders--South Carolina--Sumter; Women politicians--South Carolina--Sumter; Women political candidates--South Carolina; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; South Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Hampton, Wade, 1818-1902; Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891; Columbia (S.C.)--History--Burning, 1865
