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Democratic Party of South Carolina Records

 Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-DPSC
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.

Dates: 1924 - 2016; Majority of material found within , 1966- 2008

Lottie D. Hamby Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LDH
Abstract

Dolly Hamby was a partner in the all-female, Columbia-based Bradley, Graham, & Hamby Advertising and Public Relations Agency. The firm worked for high-profile political candidates and businesses, and on issues of public interest.

Dates: 1946 - 2001

Ernest F. Hollings Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-EFH
Overview Hollings served in WWII, represented Charleston in the S.C. House, 1949-1954, and served as Lt. Governor and Governor, 1955-1963, and U.S. Senator, 1966-2005. In the House, he supported anti-lynching legislation, a sales tax for education, an increase in teacher salaries, and unemployment compensation reform. He went after industrial interests as Lt. Governor and built on this success as Governor. He worked to improve the state's educational system at all levels, develop industry, and...
Dates: 1943-2009

George Bell Timmerman, Jr. Papers

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Identifier: SCU-SCPC-GBT
Abstract George Bell Timmerman, Jr. served as governor of South Carolina from 1955 to 1959, leading the state during a period of growing racial strife. He served as lieutenant governor under both Strom Thurmond and Jimmy Byrnes, 1947-1955. In 1948, Timmerman was president of the state Democratic Convention and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. On leaving office in 1959, he returned to his Lexington law practice and, in 1967, Timmerman was elected Judge for the 11th Circuit, holding...
Dates: c.1904-1997

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  • Repository: South Carolina Political Collections X
  • Subject: South Carolina -- Politics and government. X
  • Names: Hollings, Ernest F. (Ernest Frederick), 1922-2019 X

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McNair, Robert E. (Robert Evander), 1923-2007 2
Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik 1
Bradley, Jane H. 1
Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972 1
Citizens Association of Beaufort County 1