Dorn, William Jennings Bryan, 1916-2005

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Public Papers series contains Derrick’s congressional papers. The biographical file contains biographical sketches of Derrick from 1975 to 1994. General Papers, 1975-1994, comprising the bulk of the collection at 58 linear feet, consist chiefly of legislative material including drafts and texts of bills, correspondence, and reference material. This series documents Derrick’s tenure in office and reflects not only his legislative activity, but the concerns and opinions of his...

Collection Description From the Collection:

The papers consist entirely of photographic prints of public figures taken by Mauldin during his years as a political reporter. Most of the identifying information was provided by Mr. Mauldin on the reverse of the photos.

Vertical File Materials contain information gathered by SCPC relating to Mauldin and may duplicate information already present in the collection.

Collection Description From the Collection:

The papers consist entirely of photographic prints of public figures taken by Mauldin during his years as a political reporter. Most of the identifying information was provided by Mr. Mauldin on the reverse of the photos.

Vertical File Materials contain information gathered by SCPC relating to Mauldin and may duplicate information already present in the collection.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Clippings consist of newspaper and other articles, generally mentioning Riley or his family. Chronological clippings files were maintained by the Office of the Governor and, for a short time, by the office of the Secretary of Education. Loose clippings have been arranged topically.

Abstract

The Democratic Party of South Carolina Records document the party's efforts at the local, state, and national levels. Headquartered in Columbia, the party's primary purposes are to promote the its interests throughout the state, provide campaign assistance to Democratic candidates for state and national office, and serve as a liaison with the national and local Democratic parties.

Collection Description From the Sub-Series: Campaign for U.S. Senate, 1974 Senator Hollings had little trouble with his opponent, Gwen Bush, in his 1974 re-election, which is reflected in the 1 ½ feet of campaign materials. This campaign saw endorsements from several elected officials, notable among them a letter from Governor Jimmy Carter who pledged his support to Hollings. Financial files include the usual contributor lists and acknowledgements and information on a series of fundraising events including the...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Newspaper Clippings (.5 linear feet) document roughly half of the agency's clients. Folders typically include examples of the clients’ newspaper advertisements not already documented in the Clients series.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The Topical subseries of Personal depicts Riley’s continuing interest and involvement in education and children’s issues between his terms as governor and Secretary and following his service as Secretary. It includes material relating to the Riley Institute at Furman University, as well as documenting Riley’s activity in the Democratic Party. A substantial Persons subseries contains files on Jimmy Carter, Pat Conroy, Bryan Dorn, John Glenn, members of the Kennedy family, and others. Among...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Topical, c. 1960-2005, documents Bass’s interest in such subjects as the Confederate flag and the 1970 murder of Wallace Youmans. The file on the 1986 Tax Reform Act consists of correspondence with several congressmen, such as Ernest F. Hollings and Strom Thurmond. The Persons files contain either correspondence with or information about such people as Bill Clinton, Ernest F. Hollings, and Richard Riley. The Practice of Oral History file contains a list of questions for interviewing federal...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Clippings consist of 15 feet of material (12 cartons), primarily 1958 to 1964. Clippings were kept by Johnston to provide background information on persons, issues, and current events. Most frequently from the Columbia State, Charleston News and Courier, and Greenville Times, clippings include extensive files on agricultural topics, the armed services, civil rights, political campaigns, education, persons, and postal issues. [While working with the clippings, you may notice there are gaps in...