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.
Harold Cheatham's papers span his active career in higher education and public service. They include numerous published writings, some unpublished writings, presentations and speeches, business correspondence, photographs, news clippings and certificates. In addition there are case files and correspondence related to two discrimination suits brought by him in the 1970s.
This collection consists of the personal papers of Hobart G. Cawood which predominantly document the period when he was the Superintendent of Independence National Historical Park, 1971-1991.