Abstract Buck Mickel had an outstanding career as an engineer, corporate president, civic leader and philanthropist. The collection contains address books, calendars, correspondence, itineraries, memoranda, minutes, newspaper clippings, reports, scrapbooks, speeches, and other materials relating to Mickel's leadership of Daniel Construction Corporation, Fluor Corporation, RSI Holdings as well as a variety of civic and educational organizations. Of particular note is material related to the...

Scope and Contents note This series consists of an appointment book, bills, biographical sketches, booklets, brochures, cards, clippings, correspondence, invitations, lists, legal documents, legislative bills, memoranda, medical reports, minutes, notes, petitions, photographs, postcards, press releases, receipts, reports, resolutions, resumes, speeches, and telegrams.Materials in this series cover the period between Byrnes’ resignation from the State Department in 1946 and inauguration as governor of...

Scope and Content Note The records of this series reflect Strom Thurmond's thoughts, opinions, and philosophies on various economic, political, and social issues. This series was created in 1946 when Strom Thurmond ran for Governor of South Carolina and continues through his last term as United States Senator from South Carolina. Most of the material prior to this date concerns the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, a fraternal organization to which Thurmond belonged. This series consists of four...