Christie Benet was a lawyer and an outstanding leader who served his city, his state and nation. Among the many places he served was as a Life Trustee of Clemson College. He was elected in 1929, and in 1949 he became Chairman of the Board. Despite his long service these papers are limited primarily to the period 1946-1951.
This collection consists mainly of Gaston G. Gage's correspondence relating to Clemson College, the School of Textiles, and his various personal interests. It includes several essays presented at the Clemson Forum Club. Gage's correspondence documents his career as a professor and dean at Clemson University, as well as his involvment in community and church affairs. There is some material related to his wife, Ruth Vardell Gage (1899-1981).
This collection consists mainly of material compiled by J. C. Littlejohn for a history of Clemson College. He died before completing this project. It is a rich source of documentation on every aspect of Clemson, from information on the Calhoun and Clemson families to student life and college administration.
James Corcoran Littlejohn worked at Clemson College from the time he graduated in 1908 until his retirement in 1954. He was the college's first register beginning in 1910 and its first business manager beginning in 1926. The bulk of the papers are related to his career. His daughter Mary Katherine Littlejohn added some material related to her own life as well as posthumous material concerning her father.
Typed copy and carbon copy of letter from O.M. Doyle, Columbia, South Carolina, to Captain [William W.?] Hollingsworth, Pickens County, South Carolina, regarding a state appropriations bill and discussing the financial condition of South Carolina in March, 1869.
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, minutes of meetings, photographs and publications from the Business Manager, the Vice-Presidents of Business and Finance, and subsidiary administrative units.