Willis, Eola, 1856-1952
Variant namesCharleston, S.C. writer, artist, historian, and cultural leader. She studied art, singing, and other subjects in Paris (France) and New York (N.Y.) and established an art studio in Charleston. Willis was active in many patriotic and cultural organizations, and it was through her efforts that an Art Commission was added to Charleston's civic government. She was the daughter of Edward Willis (1834-1910) and Elizabeth Louise Hammond Willis (1835-1917), whose other children included Azalea H. Willis (d. 1930), Louise H. Willis (later Louise Snead), and Theodore H. Willis (d. 1944). She was the author of "The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century" (1925) and numerous articles.
From the description of Eola Willis papers, 1857-1951. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36793971
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition Co. Exposition company records, 1900-1904. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Willis, Eola, 1856-1952. Eola Willis papers, 1857-1951. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Footlight Players (Charleston, S.C.). Footlight Players collection, 1931-1975. | College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library |
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| associatedWith | Charleston (S.C.). Art Commission. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Footlight Players (Charleston, S.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Placide, Alexander. | person |
| associatedWith | Preservation Society of Charleston. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | South Carolina Society of the Colonial Dames of America. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Willis, Azalea Howard, d. 1930. | person |
| associatedWith | Willis, Elizabeth Louise Hammond, 1835-1917. | person |
| associatedWith | Willis family. | family |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| South Carolina--Charleston | |||
| Charleston (S.C.) | |||
| South Carolina |
| Subject |
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| Theater |
| Exhibitions |
| Heraldry |
| Illumination of books and manuscripts |
| Occupation |
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| Women authors, American |
| Women artists |
| Women historians |
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Person
Birth 1856
Death 1952
