Scope and Contents This series contains the general and subject correspondence of Robert Franklin Poole. The bulk of correspondence deals with the development of Clemson College and its various programs, for example, training of agricultural teachers, the school of architecture, a nuclear science program, silk production, research involving the use of bamboo as reinforcement for concrete, and the army engineering program. A number of letters concern the development and use of lands for various purposes, for...

Scope and Contents This series consists of files that document the activities of Clemson College faculty committees that served from 1930 until 1955. Each of the files contains correspondence or memoranda from President Poole to the chairmen of the committees, and, in turn, reports, minutes, or memoranda from committees to the President or, in some cases, the Board of Trustees. The committee files may be categorized as those that document policy decisions of faculty and administration; departmental and student...

Scope and Content Note The files within this series originated in Dean's Office of the School of Textiles. The series consists of the files of Dean H. H. Willis (1934-1943), Dean Robert K. Eaton (Acting Dean, 1943-1945), Dean Hugh M. Brown (1945-1957), and Dean Gaston Gage (1957-1963). Files are arranged chronologically by the academic school year and within years, alphabetically. The bulk of the material consists of general correspondence between the deans, textile businessmen, Clemson faculty and staff,...

Scope and Content Note The records are divided into two subseries: the Correspondence series and the Bills, Audits, Reports and Miscellaneous series. The Correspondence subseries (Subseries A; 1.625 cu. ft.) is arranged alphabetically within each year and chronologically within each letter of the alphabet. Consisting of correspondence, resolutions, petitions, announcements of meetings and invitations, the files reflect Thurmond's concentration on matters relating to state finances and taxation, education, highways...