Blatt, Solomon, 1896-1986

Edgar A. Brown Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0091

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,...

Dates: 1911-1975

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Edgar A. Brown Papers

Harry S. Dent Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0158

Abstract This collection consists of the White House files and the personal papers of Harry S. Dent. It documents his involvement with the South Carolina and national Republican Party; his political work for President Richard M. Nixon’s Presidential administration and his peripheral involvement in the Watergate scandal; his legal career after his departure from the White House staff; his evangelical work with his wife through their ministry Laity Alive and Serving, including their missions to Romania...

Dates: 1913 - 2007; 1966 - 1995

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Harry S. Dent Papers

James Francis Byrnes Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0090

Abstract The James F. Byrnes Papers document his career as a U.S. Senator, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Director of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion during World War II, U.S. Secretary of State, and Governor of South Carolina. The papers show his close relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt as Byrnes helps him pass New Deal legislation during the Depression and then coordinates the homefront economy during the war, as well as accompanying Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference....

Dates: 1831 - 2007; 1933 - 1972

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / James Francis Byrnes Papers

John Kelly Cauthen Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss-0126

Scope and Content Note The South Carolina Politics material includes correspondence (1935-1971), clippings (1935-1942, 1952-1973), radio schedules of John Cauthen's radio broadcasts of state government activities (1938-1942), reports on South Carolina government, Governors McNair and West (1969-1971) and rough drafts of essays about Edgar A. Brown, Sol Blatt and South Carolina politics, (circa 1930's to 1970).The Textile Industry (1943-1973) records include correspondence with fellow members of the South...

Dates: 1933-1980

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / John Kelly Cauthen Papers

Series 6: Interim Series, 1946 - 1951, 1947 - 1950

Series

Scope and Contents note This series consists of an appointment book, bills, biographical sketches, booklets, brochures, cards, clippings, correspondence, invitations, lists, legal documents, legislative bills, memoranda, medical reports, minutes, notes, petitions, photographs, postcards, press releases, receipts, reports, resolutions, resumes, speeches, and telegrams.Materials in this series cover the period between Byrnes’ resignation from the State Department in 1946 and inauguration as governor of...

Dates: 1946 - 1951; 1947 - 1950

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Mss-0090, <span class="title">James Francis Byrnes Papers</span>

Series 11: Posthumous Series, 1947, 1969-1981, 1988, 2007, bulk dates 1972-1973, 1972 - 1973

Series

Scope and Contents note The Posthumous Series consists of articles, booklets, a chronology, clippings, correspondence, diagrams, editorials, a eulogy, a guest book, legal documents, lists, a manual, newsletters, an obituary, photographs, press releases, programs, publications, research papers, resolutions, telegrams, a transcript, and testimonials.Items in this series cover the period 1947, 1969-1981 and 1988. The bulk of the material dates from 1972-1973 and document Byrnes’ funeral and tributes made...

Dates: 1947, 1969-1981, 1988, 2007, bulk dates 1972-1973; 1972 - 1973

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Mss-0090, <span class="title">James Francis Byrnes Papers</span>

Strom Thurmond Collection, Executive Assistant Series

Series — Box: 1-107

Identifier: Mss-0100-16

Scope and Content Note The records of this series contain material generally from the 1970's and the early 1980's, and clearly reflect the functions of the executive assistant. These materials include correspondence, memorandums, reports, applications, bank receipts and statements, magazine articles and newspaper clippings, blueprints and plans, photographs, and some speeches.The Executive Assistant Series contains materials covering projects, grants, political campaigns, and other topics. Much of the...

Dates: 1937 - 1983

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, Executive Assistant Series

Strom Thurmond Collection, Legislative Assistant Series

Series — Box: 1-172 & 1-24

Identifier: Mss-0100-15

Scope and Content Note These materials include letters, memorandums, reports, testimonies, and articles from magazines and newspapers. Some of these materials were also used to draft speeches and statements for the Senate floor and other speaking engagements. In addition, there are voting records which were used to keep track of legislation. There are no records concerning the Correspondence Management System Library.The Subject File subseries (Subseries A, 1901-; 55.125 cu. ft.) contains the research...

Dates: 1901 - 1985

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, Legislative Assistant Series

Strom Thurmond Collection Photographs

Series

Identifier: Mss-0100-27

Abstract This series consists primarily of black-and-white photographs documenting the political life of United States Senator Strom Thurmond. The Photographs Series document Strom Thurmond's early years, his family and careers. These are photographs of Strom Thurmond as a baby, his parents, his siblings, as well as the Edgefield home where he was raised. There are also photographs documenting his rise in public life, showing Thurmond as a college student, teacher and coach, state senator, circuit...

Dates: 1900-1995

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection Photographs

Strom Thurmond Collection, Pinks Series

Series — roll: 1-101, reel-frame: 0090 - 01363

Identifier: Mss-0100-25

Abstract

The Pinks series was the cross-reference file for subject correspondence generated by Senator Strom Thurmond's office for the period 1954-1976 before the introduction of the centralized Correspondence Management System by the Senate Computer Center in 1976. The original cross-reference files consisted of pink colored carbon paper copies-hence, the "Pinks" series.

Dates: 1954-1976

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, Pinks Series

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