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Barbara W. Moxon Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-BWM
Abstract
Speaker, motivator, mentor, recruiter and leader, Moxon dedicated her life to service. She knew citizen groups could accomplish their goals through cooperation, hard work, and perseverance. Moxon was involved in and held positions in organizations and campaigns such as Advocates for Comprehensive Health Education (ACHE), SC Division of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Common Cause of SC, Constitutional Convention Repeal Campaign, Equal Rights Amendment of SC (ERA), SC...
Dates:
1964 - 2006
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
L. Marion Gressette Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LMG
Abstract
Marion Gressette served Orangeburg County for half a century in the South Carolina General Assembly. He began his public service in the House, 1925-1928, 1931-1932, and spent the majority of his career in the Senate, 1937-1984; President Pro Tempore, 1972-1984. Nicknamed the "Gray Fox" because of his legislative cunning and slicked-back gray hair, Gressette commanded the respect of political allies and adversaries alike.
Dates:
c. 1920-1924, 1950-1984
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
South Carolina Coalition for the Equal Rights Amendment Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-ERA
Abstract
Formed in January 1973, the Coalition was reorganized in 1975 as a public interest lobby to secure ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the federal constitution by South Carolina. The Coalition was co-funded by the League of Women Voters and the National Organization for Women and headed by Keller H. Barron as legislative coordinator to handle political strategy and Janet Wedlock as field coordinator to organize constituent lobbying. South Carolina is one of fifteen states that did...
Dates:
1963 - 1978
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
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