Joseph Conrad Watkins Papers
Joseph Conrad Watkins, also known as J.C. Watkins, graduated from Wake Forest College in 1897, and later served as a College trustee. These papers consist of a grade report, November 15, 1894; and a letter from W.W. Ward, circa August 29, 1895, turning his scholarship over to Watkins with a note by Charles E. Taylor on the bottom of the letter.
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Summary Information
- Repository
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
- Title
- Joseph Conrad Watkins Papers
- Date
- 1894-1895 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 0.1 Linear Feet / 1 folder
- ID
- MS188
Biographical and Historical Note
Joseph Conrad Watkins, also known as J.C. Watkins, was born November 27, 1873, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Wake Forest College (1897). He attended Salem Boys School in Winston-Salem. After receiving his D.D.S. from the University of Maryland (1900), he practiced medicine in Winston. Watkins married Irene Montague on June 21, 1902, and together they had three children: Joseph Conrad Watkins, Jr., Richard Montague Watkins, and Eleanor Watkins (later Starbuck). In addition to his work as a dentist, Watkins served as a College trustee and was awarded an honorary degree from WFC in 1922. Watkins died on January 5, 1959, and Irene died on November 11, 1957.
Collection Overview
These papers consist of a grade report, November 15, 1894; and a letter from W.W. Ward, August 29, 1895(?), turning his scholarship over to Watkins with a note by Charles E. Taylor on the bottom of the letter.
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Processed by John Woodard; machine-readable finding aid created by Apex
- Revision Description
- Revised by Stephanie Bennett, 2019
- Access Restrictions
- This collection is open for use.
- Copyright Notice
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- Preferred Citation
- Joseph Conrad Watkins Papers (MS188), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.