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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
Olin DeWitt Talmadge Johnston Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-ODJ
Abstract
Olin D. Johnston served South Carolina as a U. S. Senator from 1945 until his death in 1965. At that time he was ninth in seniority in the Senate, and renowned as a champion of the common man. Prior to his election to the Senate, Johnston served two terms as Governor, 1935-1939 and 1943-1945, and in the state House of Representatives, 1923-1924 (Anderson County), 1927-1930 (Spartanburg County). Through his long career in public service, Johnston was the friend and advocate of the farmer and...
Dates:
1914 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1914 - 1965
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Mary T. Kelly Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-MTK
Abstract
Mary Kelly spent more than 35 years as an active environmentalist. She joined the League of Women Voters of South Carolina in 1972. At various times during the following decades, she served as the State League President, Co-President, Director, Natural Resources Chair, Associate Director, Spokesperson, and Grant Administrator. Kelly also served on committees and task forces created by the South Carolina Governor's Office, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control...
Dates:
1970 - 2008
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Harriet Keyserling Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-HHK
Abstract
Harriet Keyserling, a Democrat and self-proclaimed "New York Jewish liberal," represented Beaufort County in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 until her retirement in 1993. During her legislative career and her service in numerous cultural organizations, Keyserling was a tireless advocate of the arts, of education, and of the protection of the environment from nuclear waste and other energy hazards.
Dates:
1965 - 2011
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
Walt Lardner Collection
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-WL
Abstract
Walt Lardner sold his first cartoon in 1954 while a student at the School of Visual Arts in New York. For the next decade, his free-lance cartoons appeared in national magazines such as Collier's and the Saturday Evening Post. In 1967, Lardner moved to South Carolina, where he began a long association with South Carolina Educational Television, eventually becoming the network's chief animator. During this period, he was also a regular, free-lance contributor to The State.
Dates:
1967 - 2009
Found in:
South Carolina Political Collections
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
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- Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003 6
- Culbertson, John Bolt, 1908-1983 5
- Russell, Donald Stuart, 1906-1998 5
- West, John Carl, 1922-2004 5
- Riley, Richard W. (Richard Wilson) 4
- United States. Congress. Senate 4
- Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972 3
- Dorn, William Jennings Bryan, 1916-2005 3
- Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998 3
- League of Women Voters of South Carolina 3
- Ravenel, Charles Dufort, 1938- 3
- Republican Party (S.C.) 3
- Simkins, Modjeska Monteith, 1899-1992 3
- Timmerman, George Bell, 1912-1994 3
- Bates, Lester L., Sr. (Lester Lee), 1904-1988 2
- Campbell, Carroll A., 1940-2005 2
- Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 2
- Dennis, Rembert C. (Rembert Coney) 2
- Earle, Willie, 1922-1947 2
- 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
- Morris, Earle E., Jr. 2
- Riley, Ann Yarborough 2
- Riley, Edward Patterson, 1900-1994 2
- Sanders, Alex 2
- South Carolina. General Assembly. Senate 2
- Tillman, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Ryan), 1847-1918 2
- United States. Congress. House 2
- Westmoreland, William C. (William Childs), 1914-2005 2
- Workman, William D. (William Douglas), 1914-1990 2
- Zeigler, Eugene N. 2
- Alda, Alan, 1936- 1
- Alston, Joseph, 1778-1816 1
- American Association of University Women. South Carolina Division 1
- Americans United for Separation of Church and State 1
- Appleby, Charles L., 1923-2021 1
- Ashmore, Robert T. (Robert Thomas), 1904-1989 1
- Ashmore, Willie Vance Linthicum 1
- Atwater, Lee 1
- Ayer, Lewis M., Jr. (Lewis Malone), 1821-1895 1
- Ayer, Lewis Malone, 1769-1863 1
- Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik 1
- Barron, Keller H., 1932- 1
- Barrows, Charles M. (Charles Mason) 1
- Bass, Jack (1934) 1
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- Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States 1
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- Blacks United for Action 1
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- Blatt, Solomon, 1896-1986 1
- Blatt, Solomon, Jr., 1921-2016 1
- Blease, Coleman Livingston, 1868-1942 1
- Boineau, Charles Evans, Jr., 1923-2005 1
- Boineau, Dotsy Diane Lloyd 1
- Bradley, Jane H. 1
- Bricker, John W. (John William), 1893-1986 1
- Brown, Tarleton, 1757-1845 1
- Bryson family 1
- Bryson, Joseph Raleigh, 1893-1953 1
- Burke, Aedanus, 1743-1802 1
- Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 1
- Butts, Frank A. 1
- Campbell, John T. 1
- Carter, Hodding (William Hodding), 1907-1972 1
- Catawba Nuclear Generating Station (S.C.) 1
- Catt, Carrie Chapman, 1859-1947 1
- Chandler, Cecil 1
- Chestnut family 1
- Christensen Realty Company 1
- Christensen family 1
- Christensen, A. M. H. (Abigail Mandana Holmes), 1852-1938 1
- Christensen, Abbie Winch 1
- Christensen, Andrea 1
- Christensen, Arthur, 1875-1945 1
- Christensen, Frederick Holmes 1
- Christensen, Niels 1
- Christensen, Niels, 1876-1939 1
- Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina 1
- Citizens Association of Beaufort County 1
- Clinton, Bill, 1946- 1
- Coast Line Telephone Co 1
- Coker, May Roper, 1890-1976 1
- Collier, Pat 1
- Columbia High School (Columbia, S.C.) 1
- Columbia Junior Chamber of Commerce 1
- Concerned South Carolinians for a Better Environment 1
- Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993 1
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