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Harvey Gantt and the Integration of Clemson University

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President Robert C. Edwards Papers

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Edwards, Robert C. (Robert Cook), 1914-

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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-

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Letter from Edwards to Phil Finn, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12

Letter from Edwards to Howard Nottingham, page 2, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12-17

Letter from Edwards to Howard Nottingham, page 3, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12-17

Letter from Edwards to McLeod, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of the three exhibits.

1962-09-28

Letter from Edwards to Pearman, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining to Pearman the expenses of the High Way Patrol.

1963-04-06

Letter from Edwards to J.P. Strom, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Showing the expenses for the S. C. Law Enforcement Division.

1963-04-06

Letter from Edwards to Rogers, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Fowarding a file of all the papers that Edwards has pertaining the case.

1962-09-28

Letter from Edwards to Gunther Schwartz, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope that was returned to the writer, however, return could not be located.

1963-02-04

Letter from Edwards to Horn, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Outlining everything that's happened in the case thus far in a three paged letter.

1962-10-15

Letter from Edwards to Horn, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Outlining everything that's happened in the case thus far in a three paged letter.

1962-10-15

Letter from Edwards to Horn, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Outlining everything that's happened in the case thus far in a three paged letter.

1962-10-15

Letter from Edwards to Ward, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Something was enclosed in the letter, though what Edwards does not state. He does, however, call it "trash."

1963-02-15

Letter from Edwards to Foster, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing the original application card of Harold Courtney Seigler, Jr., identified as Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 49 in Civil Action 4101

1962-11-21

Letter from Edwards to William H. Hunter, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Preparing for the need to provide credentials for any doctors who need to move about campus.

1963-01-26

Letter from Edwards to McMillian, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congradulating McMillian for doing an outstanding job in presenting a factual story of the events over the past two years.

1963-03-06

Letter from Edwards to McLeod, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the payment for the Gantt case is being processed and will go foward in a day or two.

1963-01-23

Letter from Edwards to Herb, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Edward thanks Herb for his help on the "indoor pool" policy and other phases of coverage over the past few months.

1963-03-18

Letter from Edwards to Frank A. Rose, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Agreeing to meet with the three men that has been choosen to represent Alabama's peace keeping counsel.

1963-04-01

Letter from Edwards to Watkins, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Edwards thanking Watkins for his excellet job on his presentation of defense in the Harvey Gantt suit against Clemson College.

1962-11-26

Letter from Edwards to Fair, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Sending his support to Fair on the James Meredith case that Mississippi is currently facing, which is similar to the Gantt case.

1963-04-06

Letter from Edwards to Clark, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a copy of the Defendant's Brief, the Palintiff's Brieff, and Judge Wyche's "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Opinion."

1962-12-28

Letter from Edwards to Bell, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Inviting Bell to meet him and explaining that Clemson College plans to do everything possible to comply with the law and the policies of the state.

1962-10-02

Letter from Edwards to Senator Gressett with Gantt and Fludd's applications, February1961 Clemson University Libraries Thanks the Senator for meeting with him, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Robinson. Attaches copies of Gantt and Fludd's applications.

1961-02-09

1962-10-02

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Requesting a meeting immediately upon the completion of the legal moves outlined in a Memorandum.

1963-01-18

Letter from Edwards informing Watkins of Gantt's contact with Dean McClure, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attaching Gantt's letter to Mcclure from July 13, and acknowledging that McClure will not take any action regarding Gantt's letter.

1962-07-16

Letter from Edwards regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging Plyer's thank you letter and explaining that he would like to meet in order to fill him in on additional background information.

1962-08-04

Letter from Edwards to Governor Hollings, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Listing the plan of action in order to keep the peace while Gantt is being admitted, consisting of three parts, while asking for the Governor's approval.

1963-01-11

Letter from Edwards to Vickery regarding Gantt and Fludd application letters, November 1961 Clemson University Libraries Asking Vickery to send application letters to Gantt and Fludd and to make note of when those letters are sent.

1961-11-22

1963-01-11

Letter from Edwards to Walker regarding SLED investigation report on Gantt and Fludd, July1961 Clemson University Libraries Thanks him for the report and is returning SLED investigation report to be retained at SLED as Attorney Watkins advised.

1961-07-20

Letter from Edwards to R.W. Duvall, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Clarifying that he agrees with the words listed in Duvall's letter, however, since Clemson is a state operated instiution they must follow the proper legal procedures in admitting Gantt.

1962-11-15

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the plan for law enforcement at Clemson College has been accepted by Governor Hollings and going over said plan.

1963-01-14

Letter from Edwards to Howard Nottingham, page 1, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Going over every trace of contact he has had with Mr. Finn on the issue of the Gantt case and integration, including attaching the letters they had exchanged.

1962-12-17

Letter from Edwards to M. H. Whetsell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a copy of Judge Wyche's Opinion and a copy of a draft of a policy statement, asking for it to be adopted by the South Carolina Banker's Association.

1963-01-04

Letter from Edwards to Board of Trustees regarding date change for court hearing, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the date of the Appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court in Richmond, Virginia has been changed form September 17 to September 25.

1962-09-14

Letter from Edwards to Horn, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Boosting that he believes they did a good job in proving that Gantt was not being discriminated against in his application, but explains that if Gantt is admitted he will be treated like very other student.

1962-11-23

Letter from Edwards regarding hearing on motion for preliminary injunction, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Confirming a telephone conversation and attachment of Copies of Despositions of Mr. Vickery and Mrs. Rebecca Conley, and the transcript of the hearing held on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Judge Wyche.

1962-08-31

Letter from Edwards to M. H. Whetsell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking Whetsell for his support and empasizing that he does not have to follow the statement exactly as it is written, and thus is allowed to make changes based on what he deems appropriate.

1963-01-08

Letter from Edwards to Pearman, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has written to members of Pearman's staff who have been stationed at Clemson to express his appreciation on the magnificent job they have done, as well as an attachment of each of those letters for Pearman.

1963-04-24

Letter from Edwards to Wilson C. Wearn, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a policy statement for the State Bankers' Association to read over and show their support. Also explains that he is looking for the support from the State Association of Radio and TV Broadcasters.

1963-01-07

Letter from Edwards to Brown, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining to Brown the total expenses of the Law Enforcement Division and State Highway Patrol, while recommeding that hte funds be covered by the General Assembly. Also listing the additional expenses the college has absorbed due to the Gantt case.

1963-04-10

Letter from Edwards to Wayne Freeman, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Discussing the article "Integration with Dignity" written by McMillian by first explaining that the meeting referenced in the article never even happened and will produce evidence to show that it never happened. He also explains that he had never threated Gressette and their relationship has always been cordial.

1963-03-15

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Student Body, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Commerating students for their good behaviour and reminding them at their actions do not only reflect them as an individual, but also as the instituation of Clemson as a whole.

1963-02-04

1963-03-15

Letter from Edwards to Gressett, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking the Senator for his support and address at the hearing reguarding Gantt. Edwards quotes the judges decision on the matter that Ganett should be treated just as any other white student, and that no one should be allowed to suade the other students opinions of Ganett. Edward attempts to defend himself by saying that was never his intention and that his "only concern has been that Clemson students understand that the rules and regulations relating to student discipline."

1963-01-26

Letter from Edwards to Watkins concerning replying to Gantt, May 1962 Clemson University Libraries Edwards asking Watkins to perpare a draft of reply to Gantt's enclosed letter, which Edwards speculates, Fludd will be sending an identical letter to them soon and that Watkin's reply can be sent to both students.

1962-05-04

Letter from Edwards to L. P. Strom, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has written to members of Strom's staff who have been stationed at Clemson to express his appreciation on the magnificent job they have done, as well as an attachment of each of those letters for Strom.

1963-04-24

Letter from Edwards to McLeod, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries With the advice of Watkins, Edwards explains his plans on what to do with the transcript of the proceeding of the hearing before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on January 9. He says that the bill should be paid by Clemon and that the original copy should be sent to be reproduced in order to be distributed later.

1963-01-14

Letter from Edwards to Governor Russell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Transmitting a copy of an extract from the minutes of a special meeting of the Clemson Board of Trustees held in Columbia, SC. Also notifying that J.P Stren and Frank Thompson were expected at Clemson later that day to help complete plans and make preparations for law enforcement when Gantt is admitted to the college.

1963-01-25

Letter from Edwards to Brown regarding the Fourth Circuit reversal of a denial on Gantt's injunction request, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals the Judges requested a reversal on Judge Wyche's order denying Plaintiff's Request for a Preliminary Injunction. Attached were three exhibits.

1962-09-26

Letter from Edwards regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachments of copies of the Summons, Complaint, and Motion for Preliminary Injuction which were contained in the Civil Action #4101. These were to be filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina by Harvey B. Gantt who was seeking admission to Clemson College.

1962-07-30

Letter from Edwards to Senator Gressett concerning Gantt and Fludd, Feburary 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing the senator on the Hendrix, Gantt, and Fludd cases and how the college has handled them. Each case, Edwards consuled with Cooper, Senator Brown, and the college attorney. Talks about Senator Legare's letter to Senator Brown about how it would appear that the NAACP "plans to use Gantt and Fludd to test our segregation laws." He goes on to complement Gantt's academic ability and intelligence. He concludes the letter with three requirements of transfer students: "(a) present an honorable discharge from the institution last attended; (b) present an official transcsript of his record including entrance credits; and (c) present an official statement that he is eligible to return to the institution last attended. It is my opinion that Gantt could without doubt meet the admission requirements to Clemson College."

1961-02-02

Letter from Edwards to Durst, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking him for fowarding a letter from Phil Finn and discussing the contents of said letter. He explains that he does not know what Phil plans to do, and that he has already reviewed with him why they can not employ his services in this case, but would be happy to take any suggestions from him.

1963-03-26

Letter from Edwards to Brown, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Acknowleding the tear sheet from the New York Times and explaining that it was a full page spread by the NAACP seeking to solicit $750,000 to pay the cost of keeping Mrs. Motley and her cohorts in business. Edwards explains he cannot contribute the full amount to this payment.

1962-10-26

Letter from Edwards to Furman president regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachments of copies of the Summons, Complaint, and Motion for Preliminary Injuction which were contained in the Civil Action #4101. These were to be filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina by Harvey B. Gantt who was seeking admission to Clemson College.

1962-07-28

Letter from Edwards to Harold B. Risher, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that a meeting of the Alumni National Council was held and the unanimouse opinion was that Clemon alumni as a body should be brought up to date on the Gantt case, thus a summary was written in the December issue of the Alumni News.

1962-12-10

Letter from Edwards to Gressette with solution to "problem at hand", September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Edwards believes they have found a solution to the "problem at hand" which is to discontinue acceptance of additional transfer students as of August 31. States that new students have to report to Clemson by September 8 and that amount of time isn't enough for the Director of Admissions to properly process those applications. 51 students have been informed their applications were not completed in time and any new applications received will be considered for enrollment in February 1962.

1961-09-02

Letter from Edwards informing Vickery to take no action on Gantt and Fludd's application letters, February 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Vickery to hold the letters from Gantt and Fludd in Dec 1961 in his files. Clemson will take no action regarding the applications nor will they acknowledge receipt of them. They won't take any action unless further communications are received.

1962-02-01

Letter from Edwards to presidents of other White colleges in SC regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Edwards forwarding copies of the "summons, complain, and motion for preliminary injuction contained in Civil Action #4101", and Clemson's answer. Writes that the receipients will be interested in the letters attached as exhibits. His intent with this letter is to give the presidents time (Clemson's answer wouldn't be public for another two days) to discuss the contents with their own faculty and admin staff.

1962-07-28

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Notifying that Mr. Watkins is forwarding the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals a Petition requestiong a stay of the Order dated Junary 16 directing Judge Wyche to issue the Injunction described in the Opinion of the Circuit Court of Appeals dated January 16. Also adding that the legal steps contemplated have been concurred in unanimously by Governor Donald S. Russell, James F. Byrnes, Senator Edgar A. Brown, and Attorney General Dan McLeod.

1963-01-17

Letter from Edwards to Watkins regarding identical letters from Gantt and Fludd, September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Sends Gantt and Fludd letters from Sept 15 and Sept 20 noting that they are nearly identical. Edwards spoke with Senator Brown as to how to respond and decided that they should respond within the next few days telling the two students that letters were sent out August 31 stating the status of their incomplete applications and a copy of the admission policy. Senator Brown advised making the letters as brief as possible and only include the necessary information concerned.

1961-09-26

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that Judge Sobelof will be seeing Mr. Watkins on the morning of January 21. Attachment of an Application for Stay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the Supreme Court of the United States. Also notifying that a meeting will be taking place at 9:30 am at the Wade Hampton Hotel on January 24.

1963-01-19

Letter from Edwards to Clark attaching a copy of a court order regarding Civil Action 4101, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a copy of the Opinion and Order from Judge C.C. Wyche for the Western District of South Carolina in Civil Action 4101 in which he sets forth his reasons for denying the Motion of Harvey B. Gantt for a Preliminary Injunction. Also copies of the Notice of Motion and Motion for Order Advancing Date of Hearing Appeal from Denial of Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal.

1962-09-18

Letter from Edwards to Gressette regarding college board exam scores of Gantt and Fludd, July 1961 Clemson University Libraries Edwards writes they have received college board exam scores for applicants who took the test on June 29 and neither Fludd nor Gantt were on the list of applicants. He states the next board exam is on August 9 and the scores wouldn't come in till early September. Clemson will not take any further action on their applications till scores are received. Coooper, Byrnes, Brown, D.W. Robinson, and attorney Watkins are CCed.

1961-07-20

Letter from President Edwards to Governor Hollings informing him Gantt and Fludd have applied to Clemson, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informs Hollings that Gantt and Fludd have applied for admission to Clemson as transfer students. Asks if Hollings will ask SLED to "check their files to determine if either or both of these persons have criminal records of any kind or if they have ever been arrested."