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League of Women Voters of Columbia/Richland County Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LWVC
Abstract
The League of Women Voters of Columbia/Richland County (S.C.) was organized as a provisional league in 1947, and recognized as a local league in 1950, one year after the recognition of the Charleston and Spartanburg leagues. These three local organizations formed the nucleus of the state League. The League is a non-partisan organization that encourages citizens to learn about and become active in national, state, and local government.
Dates:
1942 - 2021
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
League of Women Voters of South Carolina Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LWVSC
Abstract
The League of Women Voters of South Carolina was formed in 1951 from the three local leagues then existing in Charleston, Columbia and Spartanburg. The League is a non-partisan organization that encourages citizens to learn about and become active in national, state, and local government.
Dates:
1919 - 2021
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
League of Women Voters of Spartanburg Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LWVS
Abstract
Founded in 1948, the Spartanburg (S.C.) league was disbanded during the spring of 1960, and reorganized circa 1974-1975. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Dates:
1940-1961, 1973-1994
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Sarah Leverette Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-SL
Scope and Contents
The Leverette collection consists of 19 linear feet of material. Series include General, Topical, Audiovisual, Speeches, Clippings, Vertical File Materials, and Scrapbooks. Within the Topical series, the most extensive subseries pertains to the League of Women Voters, documenting Leverette’s and her colleagues’ work in that organization, including research, discussion, and advocacy efforts on political and governmental issues; outreach and education; and voter service and protection. The...
Dates:
c. 1943-2017; Majority of material found within 2002 - 2013
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
C. Bruce Littlejohn Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-CBL
Abstract
Cameron Bruce Littlejohn represented Spartanburg County in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1937 to 1943 and 1947 to 1949, the latter three years as Speaker. He resigned in 1949 when he won a judicial appointment. For the next thirty-five years, Littlejohn served on South Carolina's Seventh Circuit Court and the South Carolina Supreme Court, attaining the post of Chief Justice in his last two years on the Court.
Dates:
1861 and 1906-2007
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Isadore E. Lourie Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-IEL
Abstract
Isadore Edward Lourie served in the South Carolina General Assembly from 1965 until his retirement in 1993 and gained a reputation as the champion of the common man and woman. Lourie was first elected to the South Carolina House with the slogan, "The Man Who Will Stand Up For You." In 1972, he won election to the state Senate. In 1995, Governor David Beasley appointed Lourie to the twenty-two-member South Carolina Commission on Racial Relations.
Dates:
1961-2013; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1994
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
James R. Mann Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-JRM
Abstract
James Robert Mann represented Greenville in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1949 to 1953. That year, Gov. James Byrnes appointed Mann solicitor of the 13th Judicial Circuit to succeed Robert Ashmore, a position he held until 1963 when he returned to the full-time practice of law. Mann returned to public service in 1969 with his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, once again succeeding Ashmore. Mann represented the 4th District until 1979 when he returned home to...
Dates:
1948 - 2010
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Samuel P. Manning Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-SPM
Abstract
Representing Spartanburg County in the South Carolina House from 1967 to 1982, Manning was a major advocate of promoting and commemorating the state's history. He was particularly successful in gaining recognition for the Battle of Cowpens as a pivotal event in the American Revolution and helping to establish Cowpens National Battlefield as a national park.
Dates:
1895, 1937-1996
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Burnet Rhett Maybank Scrapbook
Item — Scrapbook: 1
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-BRM
Dates:
1947 - 1950
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Heyward Elliott McDonald Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-HEM
Abstract
Heyward Elliott McDonald served in the South Carolina General Assembly from 1963 until 1984. His supporters regarded him as an honest politician with a heart for his community, unafraid to take a stand even when it wasn't popular. His service in the House representing Richland County spanned from 1963 to 1966. This term was followed by election to the Richland County school board, where he served from 1968 to 1970. He then served in the S.C. Senate representing Richland, Fairfield and...
Dates:
1962-2000, 2005
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
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- United States. Congress. Senate 4
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- Dorn, William Jennings Bryan, 1916-2005 3
- Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998 3
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- Johnston, Olin D. (Olin Dewitt), 1896-1965 2
- League of Women Voters of Columbia (S.C.) 2
- Littlejohn, Bruce, 1913-2007 2
- Mann, James R. (James Robert), 1920-2010 2
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- Sanders, Alex 2
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- United States. Congress. House 2
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- Zeigler, Eugene N. 2
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- Collier, Pat 1
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- Cook, Weston Carrier 1
- Democratic Party (S.C.) 1
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- Dent, Harry S. (Harry Shuler), 1930-2007 1
- Derrick, Butler Carson, Jr., 1936-2014 1
- Drummond, John W. (John Willie), 1919- 1
- Duffy, John J. (1934) 1
- Edens, J. Drake (James Drake), 1925-1982 1
- Edens, Jenny 1
- Edwards, James B. (James Burrows), 1927-2014 1
- Ferillo, Bud (Charles Traynor Ferillo, Jr.) 1
- Fowler, Donald L. (Donald Lionel), 1935-2020 1
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- Graham, Cora Doten 1
- Greenville County Bar Association 1
- Grose, Philip G., 1938-2012 1
- Hall, Wilton E. (Wilton Earle), 1901-1980 1
- Hamby, Lottie D. (Dolly) 1
- Hare, Butler B. (Butler Black), 1875-1967 1
- Harrell, Flynn T., 1934- 1
- Harvin, C. Alex, III (Charles Alexander) 1
- Hemphill, Robert W. (Robert Witherspoon), 1915-1983 1
- Hendricks, Lloyd I. (Lloyd Inman) (1942-2023) 1
- Holland, Donald H. 1
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- Hollings, Rita L. (Rita Liddy "Peatsy") 1
- Humanities Council SC 1
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- Jackson, Jesse, 1941- 1
- Jennings, Peggy 1
- Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina 1
- Johnston, Gladys Atkinson (Gladys Elizabeth Atkinson), 1901-1976 1
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