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Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1882 - 1972

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

James Francis Byrnes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0090
Abstract The James F. Byrnes Papers document his career as a U.S. Senator, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Director of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion during World War II, U.S. Secretary of State, and Governor of South Carolina. The papers show his close relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt as Byrnes helps him pass New Deal legislation during the Depression and then coordinates the homefront economy during the war, as well as accompanying Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference....
Dates: 1831 - 2007; 1933 - 1972

Series 1: Pre-Senatorial Series, 1879-1972, bulk dates 1929-1930, 1929 - 1930

 Series
Scope and Contents note The Pre-Senatorial Series consists of advertisements, biographical sketches, campaign materials, certificates, clippings, correspondence, legal documents, lists, postcards, photographs, publications, receipts, reports, a few subject files, and telegrams.Materials in this series cover the period 1879-1930, from Byrnes’ parent’s marriage through his election to the United States Senate. The bulk of the material dates from 1929-1930, much of it documenting his 1930 U.S. Senate...
Dates: 1879-1972, bulk dates 1929-1930; 1929 - 1930

Series 10: Book Materials Series, 1932-1958, bulk dates 1947, 1958, 1947 - 1958

 Series
Scope and Contents note The Book Materials series consists of advertisements, booklets, chapter drafts, charts, clippings, contracts and other legal documents, correspondence, cross-reference sheets, executive orders and drafts, financial documents, galleys, legislative bills, lists, lyrics/poems, memos, notes, postcards, press releases, proofs, and telegrams.The materials in this series span the period 1932-1958, with the bulk of the items dating from the years 1947 and 1958 when first ...
Dates: 1932-1958, bulk dates 1947, 1958; 1947 - 1958

Series 15: Oversize Series, 1903-1979, bulk dates 1939-1954, 1939 - 1954

 Series
Scope and Contents note The Oversize series contains appointments, political advertisements, articles, cartoons, certificates, honorary diplomas, a map, a print, and resolutions.The items in this series span the period 1903-1979, with most of the material dating from 1939-1954. During this time Byrnes served as Director of the Office of War Mobilization, U.S. Secretary of State, and Governor of South Carolina.The material in the series is arranged chronologically within each box.The...
Dates: 1903-1979, bulk dates 1939-1954; 1939 - 1954

Strom Thurmond Collection, Gubernatorial Series

 Series — Box: 1-169
Identifier: Mss-0100-08
Abstract

The material in the Strom Thurmond Collection Gubernatorial Series includes correspondence (both official and personal), campaign material, speeches and other items documenting Strom Thurmond's term as Governor of South Carolina from 1946-1951. Some of this material was originally part of the holdings of the South Caroliniana Library of The University of South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

Dates: 1923 - 1955; 1946 - 1951

Walter Brown Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0243
Abstract The Walter J. Brown Papers document his career as a reporter, Special Assistant to the Director of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion during World War II, Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of State, and owner of Spartan Communications (especially WSPA-Radio and WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC). There is also material relating to his personal life, particularly his interest in the Hickory Hill estate of Tom Watson; his involvement in politics, particularly with James F. Byrnes,...
Dates: 1879 - 1995; 1915 - 1992

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  • Subject: Advertisements X
Type
Archival Object 3
Collection 3
 
Subject
Photographs. 4
United States -- Defenses -- Economic aspects -- History -- 20th century 4
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1953 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Peace. 4
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Articles 3
Galley proofs 3
Maps (documents) 3
South Carolina -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950 3
World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- United States. 3
Artifacts (object genre) 2
Audiocassettes. 2
Bills (legislative records) 2
Editorials 2
Governors -- South Carolina -- Election -- 1950 2
Industrial mobilization -- United States -- History -- 20th century 2
Journals (accounts) 2
Laws (documents) 2
Microfilms 2
Minutes 2
Phonograph records 2
Political cartoons 2
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1948 2
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1952 2
Reconstruction (1939-1951) -- Germany 2
Scrapbooks. 2
Speeches (documents) 2
Transcripts 2
United States -- Foreign relations -- Germany 2
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953 2
African Americans -- Civil rights 1
Agriculture -- History -- 20th century. -- United States 1
Agriculture -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
Alabama -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950. 1
Architectural drawings (visual works) 1
Audiotapes. 1
Chronologies (lists) 1
Civil rights -- History. -- United States 1
Civil rights -- South Carolina. 1
Civil rights -- United States -- History 1
Daybooks 1
Depressions -- 1929 -- United States 1
Diplomas 1
Education -- South Carolina. 1
Elections -- South Carolina. 1
Executive orders 1
Georgia -- Politics and government -- 20th century. 1
Germany -- Foreign relations -- United States 1
Governors -- South Carolina 1
Governors -- South Carolina -- Biography 1
Governors -- South Carolina -- Election -- 1946 1
Governors -- South Carolina -- Election -- 1958 1
Governors -- South Carolina -- Inauguration 1
Historic buildings -- Georgia -- McDuffie County. 1
Industrial mobilization -- History -- 20th century. -- United States 1
Interstate 85 (S.C.) -- Maps. 1
Interstate 85 (S.C.) -- Planning. 1
Interstate Highway System -- South Carolina. 1
Ledgers (account books) 1
Lynching -- South Carolina. 1
Military pay 1
Motion pictures (visual works) 1
New Deal, 1933-1939 1
Page proofs 1
Petitions 1
Political campaigns -- United States. 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1936 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1940 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1944 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1956 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1960 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1964 1
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1968 1
Prints (visual works) 1
Railroads -- Freight -- Rates -- South Carolina. 1
Railroads -- Freight -- Rates -- Southern States. 1
Railroads -- Freight -- Rates -- United States. 1
Railroads -- Freight -- South Carolina. 1
Railroads -- Freight -- Southern States. 1
Railroads -- Freight -- United States. 1
Scholarships -- South Carolina -- History 1
Segregation -- History -- 20th century. -- Southern States 1
Segregation -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History 1
Segregation -- South Carolina 1
Segregation in education -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History 1
Segregation in education -- South Carolina 1
South Carolina -- Politics and government -- 1951- 1
South Carolina -- Politics and government -- 20th century. 1
South Carolina -- Race relations. 1
Soviet Union -- Description and travel. 1
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States 1
Spartanburg (S.C.) -- Economic conditions. 1
Thomson (Ga.) -- History. 1
Trials -- Georgia. 1
United Nations -- History -- 20th century 1
United States -- Economic policy. 1
United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union 1
United States -- Politics 1933-1953 -- Caricatures and cartoons 1
United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945 1
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