After receiving a degree in textile engineering from Clemson College in 1933, Furman Martin worked at Springs Industries in research and development, 1933-1975 with service in the U.S. Army during World War II. The papers primarily pertain to Martin's work at Springs Industries and document applied research related to textile manufacturing. They include articles, artifacts, correspondence, drawings, index cards, memoranda, newspapers, patents, photographs, reports, and tables.
This collection consists mainly of Gaston G. Gage's correspondence relating to Clemson College, the School of Textiles, and his various personal interests. It includes several essays presented at the Clemson Forum Club. Gage's correspondence documents his career as a professor and dean at Clemson University, as well as his involvment in community and church affairs. There is some material related to his wife, Ruth Vardell Gage (1899-1981).
The Albert M. George Papers provide information about the experience of being an American prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. George was a member of the 101st Field Artillery, Philippine Army and was captured when Bataan fell in 1942.
The collection contains a journal dating from 1945-1947 which includes a brief account of his time as a prisoner of war. It also has clippings containing biographical information relating to George from the period 1949-2002.
