Scope and Content Note The bulk of the records of this series dates primarily from the 1970's to the 1980's. The material consists of announcements of committee meetings and appointments, blueprints, charts, clippings, correspondence (agency, constituent and many "Dear Colleague" letters from other Senators) and copies of Senator Thurmond's replies, copies of bills, drafts of speeches and statements, "fact sheets," legal documents, lists, maps, memoranda, newsletters, notes, petitions, plans, press releases,...