Edens, Jenny
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
J. Drake Edens, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-JDE
Abstract
J. Drake Edens is recognized by many as the father of the modern Republican Party in South Carolina. He campaigned for Charles E. Boineau, Jr., William D. Workman, Jr., Barry Goldwater, Albert Watson, and Richard Nixon. He served as chair of the Republican Party of South Carolina, 1963-1965, and Republican National Committeeman for South Carolina, 1965-1972.
Dates:
1943 - 1982