Clemson Professor Joseph L. Arbena conducted a series of interviews between the years 1980 and 1983 as part of research for a 1984 book that he helped edit titled IPTAY: The First Fifty Years. The interviews focus on the establishment and evolution of the IPTAY organization during the fifty year period 1934-1984.
The Journal lists work done on Keowee Plantation, owned by John Ewing Colhoun. It records the purchase and sale of farm products and weather conditions from January 2, 1853, to January 13, 1855. There are several lists of names of the plantation's slaves between 1854-1859 which in some cases give their ages, death dates, family relationships, and valuation. Brief mention is made of John Ewing Colhoun's sons, William Ransom Colhoun and Henry Davis Colhoun.
A collection of material advertising the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan as enemies of communism. Materials include pamphlets, fliers, and membership enrollment cards.
Thirteen volumes of farming records written by A. M. McGregor and Sam E. McGregor, in addition to five file folders of printed documents related to McGregor family history.
A financial ledger kept by the Lawrence family from the years of 1848-1851.
The papers consist of biographical material, family histories, speech material, and awards Hollis received. The photographs are of Hollis and his family. The microfilm consists of copies of clippings and two scrapbooks which document Hollis' career. One of the scrapbooks and the clippings are in the oversize box.
Manny Lawton, Clemson alumnus (class of 1940), author, and lecturer. Served as battalion military advisor with the Philippine Army until Allied forces fell to the Japanese during WWII. Survived the atrocities of Bataan, only to subsequently spend 3 ½ years as a prisoner of war. Lawton's ability and willingness to share his experiences give great insight into the struggles of imprisoned soldiers during wartime.
