World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- United States.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 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 3: Supreme Court Series, 1918, 1940-1944, 1947, 1941 - 1942
Series
Scope and Contents note
The Supreme Court Series includes articles, booklets, correspondence, clippings, executive orders, laws, legislative bills, memoranda, notes, opinions (both draft and final versions), pamphlets, petitions, photographs, postcards, proclamations, receipts, speeches, and telegrams.This series covers the period 1918, 1940-1944, and 1947, with the bulk of it documenting cover Byrnes’ tenure on the United State Supreme Court from 1941 to 1942. Materials in this series are...
Dates:
1918, 1940-1944, 1947; 1941 - 1942
Series 4: War Mobilization Series, 1918, 1930, 1936-1957, bulk: 1942 - 1945
Series
Scope and Contents note
The series consists of an affidavit, articles, brochures, charts, clippings, correspondence, cross-reference sheets, drafts, essays, executive orders, galley proofs, laws, leaflets, lists, maps, memoranda, minutes, notes, photographs, political platforms, press releases, regulations, reports, resolutions, speeches, summaries, tables, telegrams, transcripts, and transmittal slips.Materials in this series date from 1918, 1930, and 1936-1957, with the bulk of the material covering...
Dates:
1918, 1930, 1936-1957; Majority of material found within 1942 - 1945
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
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 13: Scrapbooks Series, 1921-1972, bulk dates 1932-1954, 1932 - 1954
Series
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of articles, booklets, clippings, photographs, programs, and photocopies of booklets, correspondence, newspaper clippings, invitations, press releases, and speeches all mounted in scrapbooks.The volumes and microfilm in this series cover the period 1821-1972, with the bulk of the material documenting the career of James F. Byrnes from 1932-1954. The Stuttgart, Southern Governors’ Conference, and The State Magazine volumes were...
Dates:
1921-1972, bulk dates 1932-1954; 1932 - 1954
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