Manuscript Collection
Oakland Park Research Collection - Accession 1088 - M498 (549)
Files
Identifier
Accession 1088 - M498 (549)
Inclusive Dates
1995, 1996, nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
12 pieces
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of several articles about Rock Hill, SC in the 1890s that discusses Oakland Park by Louise Pettus and an article and research about Oakland Park by Paul Gettys. Oakland Park was designed by Joseph Forsyth Johnson and was located on Oakland Avenue where Winthrop University is today. The land that comprised the park was given to Winthrop as incentive to move to Rock Hill, SC from Columbia, SC in 1895.
Provenance
The collection was compiled by Gina White, Director of Archives, from articles given to her by Paul Gettys and Louise Pettus and research done by Archives Student Assistant, Morgan Rodgers.
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, "Oakland Park Research Collection - Accession 1088 - M498 (549)". Finding Aid 716.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/716
LC Subject Headings
Johnson, Joseph Forsyth; Rock Hill (S.C.)--History--19th Century; Winthrop University--History; Landscape architecture--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Parks--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--19th Century; Parks--Designs and plans
