Abstract

This series contains audio recordings produced by the Clemson University Communications Center, 1965-1979. The recordings consist of interviews with administrators, professors, and students on a variety of topics.

Abstract

This series contains the documents and recordings produced by University Relations. The recordings are divided into two categories: sound and video. The recordings consist of interviews with administrators, professors, students, Clemson citizens, Clemson Alumni Class of 1943; public service announcements, awards presentations, Strom Thurmond Institute

Scope and Content The papers document much of Senator Brown's political life in the Democratic Party at the county, state, and national levels. He served at the national level as executive committeeman, as a delegate to conventions, and as a long time representative on the Council of State Governments. The papers illuminate his prominence as President Pro Tempore and chairman of the Senate Finance Committee from 1942-1972. Among his major interests were education, educational television, mental health,...

Abstract

Writer and professional consultant Joseph C. Ellers conducted a series of research interviews in the mid 1980s for his book "Getting To Know Clemson University Is Quite An Education: Determination Makes Dreams Come True."

The interviews focus on key events that shaped the progress and development of Clemson University during the presidency of Robert C. Edwards (1958-1979).

Scope and Contents This collection consists of correspondence, press releases, and news clippings. Topics of note include: radio and advertising spots and costs; concerns expressed with the media seeking corrections and clarifications of printed stories; and suggestions by local media that Clemson provide occasional columns detailing agricultural research. Of particular note are letters regarding the admission of Harvey B. Gantt to Clemson in 1963. A bulk of the content includes communications with various...

Scope and Contents This series contains the files of the Office of the Registrar and spans the years from 1905-1970. Items in this series consist primarily of annual reports, enrollment reports, grade distribution and timely information on demographic trends and other matters affecting admissions expectations and proposals. Folders on annual reports detail the work of the registrar's office which included keeping class records, administering National Youth Administration jobs, compiling alumni addresses and...

Scope and Content Note This series consists primarily of the general and subject correspondence of Robert C. Edwards. Also contained in the series are reference materials used in the administration of the office of President. The bulk of files falls into the following categories:1. Administrative staff members files: These records relate to administrative staff members who ended their service to Clemson College during the late 1950s or early 1960s. Depending upon a staff member's length of service,...

Scope and Content This series contains the speeches and press releases of Robert C. Edwards, Vice-President for Development, 1956-1958; Acting President, 1958-1959; and President of Clemson University, 1959-1979. The speeches fall into the general categories of agriculture, Clemson University, education, organizations, society, and South Carolina. The topics include building dedications at Clemson, the state of agriculture in South Carolina and associated economic problems, the state of education and progress...

Scope and Content Note The records of this series reflect Strom Thurmond's thoughts, opinions, and philosophies on various economic, political, and social issues. This series was created in 1946 when Strom Thurmond ran for Governor of South Carolina and continues through his last term as United States Senator from South Carolina. Most of the material prior to this date concerns the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, a fraternal organization to which Thurmond belonged. This series consists of four...