Christine South Gee Papers - Accession 10

Authors

Christine South Gee

Files

Identifier

Accession 10

Inclusive Dates

1899-1971 (mainly 1920-1959)

Restrictions

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

Collection Size

1500 pieces, .75 linear feet

Language

English;

Historical Note

Christine South Gee (1884-1978) was a graduate of Winthrop Normal and Industrial College of South Carolina in 1903, taught English at Winthrop from 1909-1913, and was a Winthrop Trustee from 1944-1962. She was also a home economist, educator, and club woman. Mrs. Gee was the first recipient of an Honorary Degree from Winthrop in 1966.

Scope and Content Note

The Christine South Gee Papers include family histories; biographical data; annual reports of home demonstration work in South Carolina (1920-1922) compiled by Mrs. Gee; speeches; magazine articles (1935-1963); newspaper clippings (1934-1968); photographs (1903-1954) and certificates of awards. The collection primarily pertains to Mrs. Gee’s work as South Carolina State Home Demonstration Agent (1918-1923); her role in the formation of the South Carolina Extension Homemakers’ Council (1921), formerly the South Carolina Council of Farm Women; her activities as president of the South Carolina Council for the Common Good (1943-1945); her study of development in programs for adult education and rural women; and her historical interest in South Carolina statesmen and political leaders. Family histories include information on the Puckett, Smith, Martin, Hudgens, McNeese, Rodgers, and Saxon families.

Provenance

The papers of Christine S. Gee, educator, home economist, and clubwoman were received as a gift by the Archives on October 9, 1974.

Keywords

Home Demonstration, Home Extension, Home Economics, Women's History, Genealogy, SC Council of Farm Women, Winthrop, Puckett Family, Smith Family, Martin Family, Hudgens Family, McNeese Family, Rodgers Family, Saxon Family

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, "Christine South Gee Papers - Accession 10". Finding Aid 60.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/60

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