Manuscript Collection
Palmetto Literary Society Records - Accession 495 - M206 (248)
Files
Identifier
Accession 495 - M206 (248)
Inclusive Dates
1906-1928
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
16 bound volumes
Language
English
Historical Note
The Palmetto Literary Society was organized in 1898 in Chester, SC as a women's book club. One of their first objectives of the society was the creation of a public library for Chester, SC which happened in 1900.
Scope and Content Note
The Palmetto Literary Society Records consist of yearbooks of the Palmetto Literary Society of Chester, South Carolina’s for the period 1906-1928 which documents the women’s club’s growth, activities, and history.
Provenance
The Palmetto Literary Society Records were given to the Archives by Mrs. Goody Thomas on February 18, 1983.
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, "Palmetto Literary Society Records - Accession 495 - M206 (248)". Finding Aid 431.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/431
LC Subject Headings
Palmetto Literary Club (Chester, S.C.); Book clubs (Discussion groups)--South Carolina--Chester; Women--South Carolina--Chester--Societies and clubs; Chester (S.C.)--Societies and clubs; Chester (S.C.) Intellectual life--20th century; Chester (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century
