Manuscript Collection
Yorkville Female College Diploma - Accession 384 - M158 (199)
Files
Identifier
Accession 384 - M158 (199)
Inclusive Dates
1859
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1 piece
Language
English
Historical Note
Sarah Amanda Sandifer was born on April 2, 1842 in York County, SC and died on November 21, 1894 in Dallas, NC. She married Dr. Maurice Augustus Moore, Jr. who was born May 24, 1832 in York County, SC on May 25, 1861. They moved to Dallas, NC shortly after the American Civil War where Dr. Moore practiced law until his death on December 10, 1876.
Scope and Content Note
The Yorkville Female College Diploma is a photocopy of the original which was awarded to Sarah Amanda Sandifer of York, SC on June 16, 1859. Signatures on the diploma include that of John R. Schorb, Professor of Astronomy at Yorkville Female College.
Provenance
The Yorkville Female College Diploma was donated to the Archives by Mr. Conway S. Carter on March 23, 1981.
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, "Yorkville Female College Diploma - Accession 384 - M158 (199)". Finding Aid 385.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/385
LC Subject Headings
Sandifer, Sarah Amanda, 1842-1894; Yorkville Female College--Students; Diplomas--South Carolina--York; Student records--South Carolina--York; Women--Education--South Carolina--York; Schorb, John R., 1818-1908
Additional Notes
Dr. Maurice Augustus Moore, Jr. was the son of Dr. Maurice Augustus, Sr. who is the author of Reminiscences of York published ca. 1901.