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Selected Letters From The Parker Family Papers: The Correspondence Of Margaret Parker, Carmeline V. Zimmer
Selected Letters From The Parker Family Papers: The Correspondence Of Margaret Parker, Carmeline V. Zimmer
History Theses & Dissertations
This thesis is a collection of the correspondence of Margaret Parker (nee Ellegood), an eighteenth century Norfolk merchant's wife, The fifty-seven items, which cover the years from 1760 through 1785 and deal mainly with domestic matters, were transcribed from the microfilms of the Parker Family Papers, 1760-1795, Walter Minchinton, general editor {Micro Methods Ltd,,1964). The transcriptions have been arranged chronologically, annotated, and supplemented with background material concerning the Ellegood and Parker families, the history of Norfolk Borough and Princess Anne County, and the place, of women in eighteenth century society.
Abortion Interest Movement Of South Carolina Records - Accession 67, Abortion Movement Of South Carolina
Abortion Interest Movement Of South Carolina Records - Accession 67, Abortion Movement Of South Carolina
Manuscript Collection
The Abortion Interest Movement of South Carolina Records consist of correspondence, speeches, brochures, pamphlets, studies, newspaper clippings, and other records concerning abortion reform not only in South Carolina but in other states. The collection offers a good source of information on the movement to repeal abortion laws not only in South Carolina but also in other parts of the United States and in Europe. The Abortion Interest Movement (AIM) was organized in March, 1969 and developed as an extension of the People for Abortion Reform/Repeal. Its purpose is “to educate the citizens of South Carolina about the need for modern …
David Hope Sadler Family Papers - Accession 76, Sadler Family Papers
David Hope Sadler Family Papers - Accession 76, Sadler Family Papers
Manuscript Collection
The Sadler Family Papers consist of photocopies of deeds, land grants and wills (1809, 1840-1841, and nd), correspondence and newspaper clippings (1929-1941) with the bulk of the collection consisting of correspondence between members of the Sadler Family of Rock Hill, South Carolina and their friends. Subjects include agriculture, the lives of women during and after the Civil War, the physical and mental condition of the Confederate troops during the War, freedman labor, living standards during Reconstruction, and life in early Rock Hill.
Williamsburg County Extension Homemakers' Council Records - Accession 121, Extension Homemakers' Council, Williamsburg County
Williamsburg County Extension Homemakers' Council Records - Accession 121, Extension Homemakers' Council, Williamsburg County
Manuscript Collection
The Williamsburg County Extension Homemakers' Council Records consist of annual reports, correspondence, financial records, and minutes relating to both the Williamsburg County Extension Homemakers’ Council (1930-1965) and the Williamsburg County 4-H Council (1930-1964). The Williamsburg County Extension Homemakers’ Council was founded in 1930 and the 4-H Council in March, 1938. The collection documents the origin, growth, and accomplishments of the two organizations.
Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition Records - Accession 81, Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition
Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition Records - Accession 81, Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition
Manuscript Collection
The Equal Rights Amendment South Carolina Coalition Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, flyers, newsletters, reports, newspaper clippings, mailing lists and financial records concerning the drive for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in South Carolina. The ERA was a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women.
York County League Of Women Voters Records - Accession 73, League Of Women Voters, York County
York County League Of Women Voters Records - Accession 73, League Of Women Voters, York County
Manuscript Collection
The York County League of Women Voters Records consist of constitutions, by-laws, correspondence, membership lists, newsletters, publications, election questionnaires and program notes, concerning the origin, development and early history of the League.
Amelia Pride Book Club Of Rock Hill Records - Accession 112, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Amelia Pride
Amelia Pride Book Club Of Rock Hill Records - Accession 112, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Amelia Pride
Manuscript Collection
The Amelia Pride Book Club of Rock Hill Records consist of a historical file, minutes, constitution and bylaws, correspondence, photographs, program notes, newspaper clippings, yearbooks, Winthrop publications and a scrapbook all pertaining to the origin, growth, and literary activities of the club.
Mary Johnston Gates Papers - Accession 110, Mary Johnston Gates
Mary Johnston Gates Papers - Accession 110, Mary Johnston Gates
Manuscript Collection
The Mary Johnston Gates Papers consist of correspondence, minutes, histories, financial records, program notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, and reference material, relating to the South Carolina Extension Homemakers’ Council (1930-1976), Bethel Home Demonstration Club (1941-1975), the National Extension Homemakers’ Council (1948-1976), the Associated Country Women of the World (1968-1976) and the South Carolina Agricultural County Extension Work (1928-1968) . There is also a 16mm film describing the dedication ceremonies of the Bethel Home Demonstration Club of Sumter, South Carolina, the first of its kind in the United States. Correspondents include Strom Thurmond, US Senator from South Carolina; Donald Russell, former …
South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy Records - Accession 66, South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy
South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy Records - Accession 66, South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy
Manuscript Collection
The South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy Records consist of correspondence, financial records, case study questionnaires and reference materials, documenting the efforts of the Pro-Choice organization (SCCCS) to provide counseling service for women seeking abortions. The SCCCS opened its services in 1970. Correspondents include Rev. Howard Moody, National Clergy Consultation Service Coordinator; South Carolina Senators Ernest F. Hollings, and Strom Thurmond; and South Carolina Congressman James R. Mann.
Over The Teacups Club Records - Accession 80, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Over The Teacups
Over The Teacups Club Records - Accession 80, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Over The Teacups
Manuscript Collection
The Over The Teacups Club Records consist of minutes, correspondence, yearbooks, reports, a historical sketch, reference material and memorabilia relating to the literary and civic activities of Over The Teacups. Over The Teacups Club was formed in Rock Hill, SC in the Fall of 1897 for the literary improvement and social intercourse of its members.
South Carolina Council For The Common Good Records - Accession 117, Council For The Common Good, South Carolina
South Carolina Council For The Common Good Records - Accession 117, Council For The Common Good, South Carolina
Manuscript Collection
The South Carolina Council for the Common Good Records consist of constitutions, bylaws, correspondence, minutes, reports, yearbooks, brochures, financial records, membership lists, and newspaper clippings relating to the council’s governance and its activities, including its work to improve child welfare (1959, 1967-1968); its lobbying against Richard Nixon’s 1970 cutback of public library funds (1969-1971); its lobbying for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (1970-1973); its work to promote passage of jury service to women in South Carolina; and its efforts to strengthen the South Carolina Status of Women’s Conference (1965-1977).
South Carolina Association Of Future Homemakers Of America Records - Accession 120, Future Homemakers Of America Association, South Carolina
South Carolina Association Of Future Homemakers Of America Records - Accession 120, Future Homemakers Of America Association, South Carolina
Manuscript Collection
The South Carolina Association of Future Homemakers of America Records are a valuable source on the history of girls’ home economics clubs in South Carolina from 1936 to 1970. While the first club was organized in 1933 to promote an appreciation of home life and to further interest in home economics on the part of young women in the state, the records do not begin until 1936. The collection includes a short history, constitutions, bylaws, correspondence, handbooks, manuals, annual reports, minutes, newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and scrapbooks relating to the history and activities of the Association. The purpose of the …
Rock Hill Business And Professional Women's Club Records - Accession 74, Business And Professional Women's Club, Rock Hill
Rock Hill Business And Professional Women's Club Records - Accession 74, Business And Professional Women's Club, Rock Hill
Manuscript Collection
The Rock Hill Business and Professional Women's Club Records consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, membership lists, yearbooks, photographs, awards, news clippings, and records relating to the Rock Hill, South Carolina, and national Business and Professional Women's Club (BPWC). The collection documents the origin, history, and activities of the Club. The Business and Professional Women's state branch was organized in 1919 and the Rock Hill chapter was established in 1925 with the mission to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.
Castalian Club Of Rock Hill Records - Accession 95, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Castalian
Castalian Club Of Rock Hill Records - Accession 95, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Castalian
Manuscript Collection
The Castalian Club of Rock Hill Records consist of short histories, minutes, by-laws, yearbooks, membership lists, programs and financial records, documenting the origin, development and activities of the club.
South Carolina International Women's Year Conference Records - Accession 114, International Women's Year Conference, South Carolina
South Carolina International Women's Year Conference Records - Accession 114, International Women's Year Conference, South Carolina
Manuscript Collection
The South Carolina International Women's Year Conference Records provide background information on the activities of an international women’s group dedicated to giving women a voice in all aspects of life and thus making women aware of their heritage and future horizons. The collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial records, resolutions, magazine and newspaper articles, government publications and other records.