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Solomon Blatt Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-SB
Scope and Contents
Public Papers chiefly relate to Blatt’s role as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Barnwell County, 1933-1986, and as Speaker, 1935-1946 and 1951-1973. The series includes general files, a “political file”, recommendations, and topical files. The political file subseries describes a discreet set of papers from 1963-1964 that document a range of political activities, including constituent service, correspondence with other public officials around the state, and...
Dates:
1916-1921, 1933-2016
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Joseph R. Bryson Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-JRB
Collection Description
7 linear ft. of papers, 1917 to 1953, chiefly date from 1947 to 1953 and document Bryson‟s congressional service. The records are divided into four series: Public, Personal, Clippings and Photographs.Public Papers:
Public Papers relate to Bryson‟s congressional service and are divided into Legislative Files, Invitations, Press Releases, Speeches, and Voting Record.Legislative files, 1930 to 1953 (mostly 1948 to 1953), include bills introduced by Bryson, related...
Dates:
1917 - 1953
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Rembert Coney Dennis Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-RCD
Abstract
Rembert Dennis was one of the most influential legislators of his time. His career spanned almost fifty years in the South Carolina House of Representatives (Berkeley County), 1939-1942, and the South Carolina Senate, 1943-1988.
Dates:
1938 - 1992
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Allard Henry Gasque Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-AHG
Abstract
Allard H. Gasque represented the 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1923-1938. This collection is comprised chiefly of constituent correspondence which reveals a great deal about life in South Carolina during the Depression, particularly in regard to the politics of the time. Gasque also served as Superintendent of Education, Florence County, 1902-1923, and on the Democratic State Executive Committee, 1912-1920.
Dates:
1920 - 1938
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Butler Black Hare Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-BBH
Abstract
Butler Hare served South Carolina's 2nd District, 1925-1933, and 3rd District, 1939-1947, in the U.S. House of Representatives. As chairman of the House Insular Affairs Committee, 1931-1933, he authored the Philippine Independence Act, which began the process of granting independence to the Philippines, a United States possession since 1898.
Dates:
c. 1900 - 2015; Majority of material found in c. 1928 - 1932 and 1942 - 1947
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Robert Witherspoon Hemphill Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-RWH
Abstract
Robert W. Hemphill served South Carolina's 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1957-1964. President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed him to a federal district court judgeship in April 1964, and he served in that capacity until his death in 1983. Previous public service included a stint in the South Carolina House of Representatives (Chester County), 1947-1948, and as Solicitor for the 6th Judicial Circuit, 1951-1956.
Dates:
1926 - 1984
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
John Gary Evans papers
Collection
Identifier: SCL-MS-1649
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of approximately 7.5 linear feet of materials (plus two oversized folders) that primarily document the legal and political career of John Gary Evans (JGE). In date, the collection ranges from approximately 1793 to 1940, with the bulk of the papers ranging from 1880 to 1934. The collection is composed primarily of correspondence but also includes a photograph album, newspaper clippings, essays, and materials pertaining to Evans' participation in the Spanish-American...
Dates:
1793 - 1940; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1934
Found in:
South Caroliniana Library
John Roy Harper II papers
Collection
Identifier: SCL-MS-14uuu
Scope and Contents
Series:I. Personal papersII. Family papersIII. Topical filesIV. Audio-Visual materialsV. Ephemera and RealiaVII. OversizeVIII. LibraryPersonal papers include Harper’s political campaigns, correspondence with his family, friends, and acquaintances, greeting cards, invitations and programs for funerals, commencement ceremonies, and weddings, his education at Mather Academy, Fisk University, Harvard...
Dates:
1870-2003; Majority of material found within 1930 - 2003
Found in:
South Caroliniana Library
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
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
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- Evans, John Gary, 1863-1942 1
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