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William Robert Pinkston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0093

Scope and Contents

The William Robert Pinkston Collection consists mostly of memorabilia from his graduation year, 1926. Two items are assumed to be at the University Center, a 1926 pennant and a 1950 uniform jersey.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1923-1926
  • Creation: 1923-1950

Creator

Rights Statement

To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the World Wide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.

Biographical / Historical

William Robert Pinkston was in the graduating class of 1926 at Mercer University. He was active across campus, fulfilling many duties: captain of the freshman basketball team, captain of the freshman baseball team, a member of the varsity baseball team, vice-president of the sophomore class, and many more. After graduating, he became a teacher, coach, and principal at Parrott High School and later on served as superintendent of the Terrell County School System for 16 years. He was inducted into the Mercer University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1973 and passed away at age 98 in 2000.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (1 oversized box) : Paper materials, photographs, scrapbook, and clothing

Language of Materials

English

Title
William Robert Pinkston Papers
Author
Arlette Copeland and Jahni Jules (2021)
Date
2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Gift of William Robert Pinkston, Jr. (June 2003)

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

Contact:
1501 Mercer University Dr.
Macon Georgia 31207 USA
4783012968