Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 844
Inclusive Dates
1936-1972
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
6500 pieces, 3.25 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
Roberta London (1913-1998) was an assistant professor of home economics and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at Winthrop College from 1948 to 1977 and a 1934 graduate of Winthrop College.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the office files of Roberta London from the Department of Home Economics. Roberta Alexander London (1913-1998) was an assistant professor of home economics and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at Winthrop College from 1948 to 1977 and a 1934 graduate of Winthrop College. The collection consists of personal photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, research and information on specific foods, recipes, drafts and published editions of manuscripts, class notes and student files. There is also information concerning the American Dietetics Association, the South Carolina Dietetic Association, the Piedmont Dietetic Association, the American Home Economics Association, and the South Carolina Home Economics Association, including conference material, memos, and correspondence. Miss London was president of the S.C.D.A. in 1967.
Provenance
The papers of Roberta London were deposited with the Archives circa 1984. The donor is unknown. Miss London was an assistant professor at Winthrop University from 1948 to 1977 in the Department of Home Economics. These papers are from her office files.
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, "Roberta London Papers - Accession 844". Finding Aid 75.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/75
LC Subject Headings
London, Roberta, 1913-1998--Archives; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Alumni and alumnae; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Faculty; Winthrop College--Faculty; South Carolina Dietetic Association; American Dietetic Association; Piedmont Dietetic Association (S.C.); American Home Economics Association; South Carolina Home Economics Association; Home economics teachers--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Home economics--Study and teaching (Higher); Food--Research
