The Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University serves as the official repository for historically significant records documenting the history of Winthrop University and the state of South Carolina, with a particular focus on the Catawba Region (Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York counties).
To ensure the best possible research experience, researchers are encouraged to contact the Archives in advance via phone, email, or mail to schedule an appointment. This allows our staff to provide tailored assistance and facilitate access to relevant materials.
Manuscript Collection
University Archives Collection
Rare Book Collection
Genealogy Collection
Oral History Collection
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Rock Hill Yearbook Collection - Emmett Scott High School (The Rattler)
Fort Mill Yearbook Collection - George Fish High School (The Dolphin)
Winthrop Yearbook Collection - Winthrop College (The Tatler)
ca. 1910s - Winthrop Students on Back Campus. Photograph is part of the James Sisters Papers - Accession 869.
