Philip Osborne Bethea Scrapbook
Scope and Contents
During his student years at Davidson College, Osborne Bethea kept a scrapbook. Included in this scrapbook are student signatures and photographs of his friends. One interesting photograph shows a student (freshman?) going through "hazing" as he is being spanked by two other students with boards. There is also a good picture of a man holding an old camera.
Dates
- Creation: 1920 - 1922
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Philip Osborne Bethea was born in Dillon, South Carolina and graduated from Davidson College in 1922. As a student, he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, Varsity Football, Wearer of the "D", and the "D" Club. After graduating from Davidson, Bethea served the college as a trustee, member of the Board of Visitors, President of the national Alumni Association and Assistant ot the President for Development. In 1973, he received the Davidson College Alumni Service Award. Bethea married Laura Tillett of Charlotte in 1926 and produced one son, Osborne, Jr. '63, and one daughter.
Extent
1 oversize (1 scrapbook)
Language
English
Physical Location
D2.11
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Toby Bethea '63
Processing Information
Processed on 23-Jul-97
- Title
- Philip Osborne Bethea Scrapbook
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository