Katharine Woltz Farinholt papers,.

Author/Creator:

Farinholt, Katharine Woltz, 1912-1990

Publication/Creation:

1930-1984

Format:

Archival Material or Manuscripts

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Additional/Related Title Information

Full Title:

Katharine Woltz Farinholt papers,.

Subjects/Genre

Genre:

Diaries
Scrapbooks
Albums (Books)
Diary

Subjects:

Agnes Scott College
Emory University
Westminster Schools (Atlanta, Ga.)
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Colonial Dames of America
All Saints Episcopal Church (Atlanta, Ga.)
Educators--Georgia
American literature--20th century
Women--Georgia--Societies and clubs
Women--Education--Georgia
Women teachers--Georgia
Women authors, American--Georgia
Women's rights--Georgia
Women--Georgia--Diaries
Women
Gender identity
Gender
Social movements
Women's movement
Georgia--Politics and government--1951-

Description/Summary

Finding Aid:

Finding aid available electronically

Summary:

The collection consists of papers of Katharine Woltz Farinholt from 1930-1984. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, diaries (1926, 1934), scrapbooks, student papers, and ephemera relating to the Woltz family, education at Gastonia (N.C.) High School, Agnes Scott College, and Emory University; correspondence, lecture notes and newspaper clippings, relating to Farinholt's teaching career at Westminster Schools (Atlanta, Ga.); articles, book reviews and correspondence concerning Farinholt's publications and a copy of the typescript of her novel, ALEXANDER'S DAUGHTER. The collection also includes correspondence, notes, and printed material pertaining to Farinholt's volunteer and social activities including the Girl Scouts of America, the Colonial Dames, All Saints Episcopal Church (Atlanta, Ga.); scrapbooks, travel journals, postcards and memorabilia from travels in North America, Western Europe, and China; correspondence reflecting Farinholt's political interests, including letters relating to the women's movement; and photographs and certificates relating to awards Farinholt received. This collection documents Farinholt's interest in education, politics, and social issues.

Language:

English

Language Note:

Material entirely in English.

Physical Type/Description:

22.46 linear feet (29 boxes)

Restrictions on Access:

Special restrictions apply: Collection stored off-site; materials must be requested two business days in advance of appointment.

General Note:

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

Organization and Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Biographical/Historical Note:

Katharine Woltz Farinholt (1912-1990), graduate of Agnes Scott College (1933) and Emory University (1964), taught English (1958-1974) at Westminster Schools (Atlanta, Ga.) and served as principal of the Girls' High School at Westminster (1964-74). She was an active volunteer for such organizations as the Girl Scouts of America, the Colonial Dames, and All Saints Episcopal Church (Atlanta, Georgia) and published articles, book reviews, and a novel (ALEXANDER'S DAUGHTER).

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

990010861730302486

OCLC Number:

173863250

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