Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003

Series 8: Post-Gubernatorial Series, 1919, 1926, 1946-1976, bulk dates 1955-1968, 1955 - 1972

Series

Scope and Contents note The Post-Gubernatorial Series consists of architectural drawings, articles, booklets, cards, clippings, correspondence, invitations, memoranda, notes, photographs, a poem, postcards, press releases, schedules, speeches, statements, tax forms, telegrams, and transcripts.The files in this series date from 1946 to 1976, with the bulk of the material covering the period from Byrnes’ retirement in January 1955 until 1968, four years before his death on April 9, 1972.Materials...

Dates: 1919, 1926, 1946-1976, bulk dates 1955-1968; 1955 - 1972

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Mss-0090, James Francis Byrnes Papers

Series 9: Speeches Series, 1831-1967, bulk dates 1933-1965, 1933 - 1965

Series

Scope and Contents note The Speeches series contains articles, clippings, correspondence, drafts, editorials, memos, notes, postcards, press releases, speeches, and telegrams.The items in this series cover the period 1831-1967. The bulk of the material dates from 1933-1965 and mainly documents Byrnes’ political career.The speeches are arranged chronologically by date. Correspondence, clippings, and other materials are grouped with the related speech. Oversize items have been removed to oversize...

Dates: 1831-1967, bulk dates 1933-1965; 1933 - 1965

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Mss-0090, James Francis Byrnes Papers

Series 11: Posthumous Series, 1947, 1969-1981, 1988, 2007, bulk dates 1972-1973, 1972 - 1973

Series

Scope and Contents note The Posthumous Series consists of articles, booklets, a chronology, clippings, correspondence, diagrams, editorials, a eulogy, a guest book, legal documents, lists, a manual, newsletters, an obituary, photographs, press releases, programs, publications, research papers, resolutions, telegrams, a transcript, and testimonials.Items in this series cover the period 1947, 1969-1981 and 1988. The bulk of the material dates from 1972-1973 and document Byrnes’ funeral and tributes made...

Dates: 1947, 1969-1981, 1988, 2007, bulk dates 1972-1973; 1972 - 1973

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Mss-0090, James Francis Byrnes Papers

Series 12: Photograph Series, 1868 - 2002, 1934 - 1972

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Scope and Contents note The Photographs Series consists of digital images, photocopies, and color and black and white photographs.The images in this series cover the period 1868-2002, with the bulk of the material documenting the personal life and political career of James F. Byrnes from 1934-1972.The photographs are divided into two sub-series. The first sub-series contains photographs that were donated to Clemson with the original accession of papers and photographs removed from various series...

Dates: 1868 - 2002; 1934 - 1972

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Mss-0090, James Francis Byrnes Papers

Strom Thurmond Collection, About Series

Series

Identifier: Mss-0100-01

Abstract

The records of the "About Series" (1.8 cu. ft.) consist of magazine and lengthy newspaper articles, some brief news items and photographs clipped from a variety of publications.

Dates: 1946-2003

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, About Series

Strom Thurmond Collection, Administrative Assistant Series

Series — Box: 1-27

Identifier: Mss-0100-17

Scope and Content Note The records of this series contain material primarily from the 1960's and the 1970's which clearly reflects the functions of the administrative assistant. The material generally pertains to office operations and policies, patronage, political campaigns, and some miscellaneous functions. These materials include letters, memoranda, reports, articles from magazines and newspapers, and some speeches. The series is divided into four subseries: Subject File, Becki Edwards Files, Linda Guell Files,...

Dates: 1946-1989

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, Administrative Assistant Series

Strom Thurmond Collection, Campaigns Series

Series — Box: 1-87

Identifier: Mss-0100-09

Scope and Contents The material in this series documents the Senator's campaigns from 1954 to 1978. This excludes the 1956 senatorial and the 1976 Presidential campaigns, for which no material is presently known to exist; some material on the 1960 senatorial campaign may be found in the Administrative Assistant series. These records not only document Thurmond's own campaigns; they also document other campaigns that he was involved in, especially the 1968 Presidential campaign. Items in this series consist...

Dates: 1938 - 1996

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, Campaigns Series

Strom Thurmond Collection Cartoons

Series

Identifier: Mss-0100-29

Scope and Contents This series contains primarily political cartoons that Strom Thurmond collected throughout his years of public service. With few exceptions, the subject of the cartoon is either Thurmond or a current event in which he was involved. Many of the cartoons are original drawings, sent to Thurmond by the cartoonists or their editors. Originals may be identified by a brief description, such as "ink on illustration board" or "pencil and ink". If there is an inscription, it is included in...

Dates: 1869-1996

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection Cartoons

Strom Thurmond Collection Certificates

Series

Identifier: Mss-0100-30

Dates: 1922 - 1985

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection Certificates

Strom Thurmond Collection, Constituent Correspondence Series

Series — Box: 1-82

Identifier: Mss-0100-23

Abstract

The Constituent Correspondence Series is a continuation of the Correspondence Management System (CMS) Series and covers the period from 1989 until the Senator’s retirement in 2002. This series is arranged chronologically by year and alphabetically by subject within each year. The records within each folder are arranged in chronological order.

Dates: 1989 - 2002

Found in: Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives / Strom Thurmond Collection, Constituent Correspondence Series

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