State winnner of Negro Soil Conservation contest with son, 1947 July 1Clemson University LibrariesState winnner of African American Soil Conservation contest teaching his young son to operate row cropping tractor. Segregated shows and fairs were the only way African Americans could compete.
African American home demonstration, 1953 AugustClemson University LibrariesThe US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
Exterior, Mauldin Hall and Barnett HallClemson University LibrariesNortheast-facing exterior shot of Mauldin Hall (left) and Barnett Hall (right), with road construction in front. On back: Low Rise Dorms; Mauldin & Barnett; [1969]
Bay Window and Roofline, Daniel HouseClemson University LibrariesExterior shot of bay window and western roofline at Daniel House, which is now part of the Joseph A. Shirley Center for Philanthropy. At the time this photo was taken, Daniel House served as the Development Office. On back: [Daniel House 1990]; 04-33
Gutter and eaves, Daniel HouseClemson University LibrariesExterior shot of gutter and eaves on the western side of Daniel House, which is now part of the Joseph A. Shirley Center for Philanthropy. At the time this photo was taken, Daniel House served as the Development Office. On back: [Daniel House 1990]; 04-33
Fertilizer BuildingClemson University LibrariesEast-facing exterior shot of entrance to the Fertilizer Building (now demolished). Ivy covers a large portion of the front exterior. The Fertilizer Building sat behind the Chemistry Building (now Hardin Hall); during this period, the campus post office was located in the basement. On back: UA100_001237; FERTILIZER BUILDING; P.O. IN BASEMENT; 2791-11; Courtesy of Credit; Will be Appreciated; WHITE STUDIO; N.Y.
Rear Exterior with Detached Addition, Daniel HouseClemson University LibrariesSouth facing exterior shot of backyard and detached addition at Daniel House, which is now part of the Joseph A. Shirley Center for Philanthropy. At the time this photo was taken, Daniel House served as the Development Office. On back: [Daniel House 1990]
James F. Byrnes, Maude Byrnes and Wright Bryan in Byrnes RoomClemson University LibrariesOn back: James F. Byrnes Mrs. Byrnes [Maud B. Byrnes] Wright Bryan in James F. Byrnes Room of Clemson University Library [R.M. Cooper Library] November 25, 1966
Courtyard beside Benet HallClemson University LibrariesWest-facing exterior shot of a courtyard between Benet Hall and Young Hall (unseen, on right). Sanders Hall and the south upper deck of Clemson Memorial Stadium visible in right background. On back: [Shoeboxes dorms][1982]
African American home demonstration, 1953 AugustClemson University LibrariesThe US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
African American home demonstration, 1953 AugustClemson University LibrariesThe US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
Gables and Exterior Windows, Daniel HouseClemson University LibrariesExterior shot of gables and windows on the eastern side of Daniel House, which is now part of the Joseph A. Shirley Center for Philanthropy. At the time this photo was taken, Daniel House served as the Development Office. On back: [Daniel House 1990]
Thomas G. Clemson statue (cast stone)Clemson University LibrariesNorth-facing exterior shot of woman looking up at cast stone statue of Thomas G. Clemson, in situ in front of Tillman Hall. Originally cast in stone, A. Wolfe Davidson recast the statue in bronze in 1966.
Dormitory single steel bedClemson University LibrariesOn back: Littlejohn Collection Duplicate [Barracks - Interior] 31 beds. 39" wide. 19" high. Length 72". Weight 45 #s [lbs.] There are only 31 of these beds. The students like them because of the width. Springs are similar to other beds. Inventory 31
Ceramic bas-relief portrait medallion of Sherry and Larry Keaton, circa 1951Clemson University LibrariesMedallion presented to their father, Lions Club International Director-General R. Roy Keaton, by the Gainesville, Georgia Lions Club during his visit to the city in 1951. Inscribed on medallion - Sherry & Larry Keaton Gainesville, GA Lions Club 1951. On front - Keaton Children.
Plaster model of reverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936Clemson University LibrariesDepicts an image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust
Fike Recreation Center, conceptual renderingClemson University LibrariesArchitectural rendering of the proposed renovation to Fike Recreation Center, which was completed in 1975. Rendering appears to be conceptual; both the landscape and the building differ significantly from the final renovation. On back: [Fike Recreation Center sketch]; Series 100; Buildings - Fike Field House; UA100_001124
James Wynn speaking at R. M. Cooper Library dedicationClemson University LibrariesOn back: James Oscar Wynn, Vice - President and; Gen. Counsel; Olin Foundation, Making address at Dedication of R. M. Cooper Library; Oct. 14, 1966; Dr. Edwards, [left]; Jones; Sen. Edgar A. Brown
Edwards Hall, under constructionClemson University LibrariesEast-facing exterior shot of Edwards Hall (also known as the College of Nursing) during its construction, with low-rise dormitories in the left background, and high-rise dormitories on the right. On back: UA100_001217; [Edwards Hall construction]; [College of Nursing]; [01-87]
Unveiling mosaic at Redfern Student CenterClemson University LibrariesUnveiling of mosaic in memory of Thomas Gibson Garrett and Hubert LaBorde Mathias, Jr., two Clemson University students who passed away in 1968. The artwork was installed in Redfern Health Center. On back: [Artwork in memory of Thomas Gibson Garrett (1948-1968) and Hubert LaBorde Mathias Jr. (1948-1968)]; [Redfern Health Center]
Alumni CenterClemson University LibrariesOn back: [Alumni Center, 1973] IMMEDIATE RELEASE (704ML06MN3). Cutline for photo of Alumni Center. HOME AWAY FROM HOME--The new $456,000 Alumni Center was built and furnished by gifts from Clemson University alumni "above and beyond" their normal annual giving to the Alumni Loyalty Fund. It sits on a grassy, wooded slope 200 yards west of the Clemson House with a commanding view of the main campus entrance. (University Newsphoto). END [01-87]
Clay bust of William Henry Belk, circa 1953Clemson University LibrariesLikely a model for a bust created in 1953 and presented by C.R. Franklin on behalf of Gallant-Belk Company of Gainesville, Georgia to the Belk family at the Belk Store Managers' Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The family placed the bronzed bust in W.H. Belk's office in Charlotte, NC.
Groundbreaking ceremony for R. M. Cooper LibraryClemson University LibrariesOn back: [R.M. Cooper Library]; Library Groundbreaking, August 1964. From left: Bill Carlisle, Architecture; Melford A. Wilson, Vice-President for Fiscal Affairs; Ralph S. Collins, Physical Plant Director; Gordon Gourlay, Library Director; J.K. Williams, Vice-President for Academic Affairs; Robert C. Edwards, President; Wright Bryan, Vice-President for Development; Traverse Foster and Bob Yeargin Construction Company.; LIBRARY GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES
R. M. Muldrow Cooper Library with empty Reflection PondClemson University LibrariesUA100_1824; On Back: Return to: Public Relations Office Clemson University Clemson, SC; [R.M. Cooper Library]; Stamped: WITH THE GOOD WISHES OF WILTON E. HALL ; Stamped: ENGRAVED FEB 18, '66 Independent & Daily Mail
Back view of ceramic bust of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesInscribed on sculpture - Solomon Blatt Barnwell South Carolina Member House of Representative For Forty Six Years and its Speaker for Thirty Three Years. Likely preliminary for a bronze bust of Blatt created by A. Wolfe Davidson for the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
Vocational Agricultural Group in front of Barracks No. 3Clemson University LibrariesTaken at front of Barracks No. 3. Note Cadets in uniform in upper windows. Vocational Agricultural Group, Clemson College Agricultural Festival 1934. Group includes-Vocational All Day, Part-time, Evening Class, High School Students and Farmers, Trustees, Teachers, Clemson Student in Vocational Agricultural Education, Teacher Trainers, and College Administrators.
Aldo Cella greets cheerleader Sharon BabcockClemson University LibrariesTaps 1984, page 504: "Aldo Cella blissfully greets varsity Cheerleader Sharon Babcock. Aldo was a feature guest during the Homecoming football game against Virginia." Cella, portrayed by James Manis, and famous for Cella Lambrusco wine commercials, is also pictured on pages 50 and 51. On back: pg 504, pos 1, 41510, Homecoming.
Field house, front exteriorClemson University LibrariesExterior shot of front entrance to the field house, prior to its being renamed Fike Recreation Center in 1966, and extensive renovation in 1975. The FIeld House originally consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym was added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: Field House Entire Page 13; 78-0522; 86-73; UA100_001129
Portrait of J.E. Wannamaker and Richard Newman BrackettClemson University LibrariesOn back of photograph: Clemson College, S.C. September 14, 1929. Left: Hon. J.E. Wannamaker, the last survivor of the seven original Life Trustees appointed in the will of Thomas Green Clemson now chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina. Born September 12, 1851, therefore now 78 years old. Residence, Acolian Hill Farm, St. Matthews, S.C. Right: Richard Newman Brackett, the last serviving[surviving] member of the original Faculty of the Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina in service. Born September 14, 1863, now 66 years old TODAY. Associate Prof. Chemistry 1893 to 1910. Director of the Chemical Department and Chief Chemist Fertilizer Analysis since 1911 (Acting Director and Chief Chemist 1910-1911).
Retired officers and teachers of The Clemson Agricultural College of South CarolinaClemson University LibrariesTypecript attached to photograph: Group of Retired Officers and Teachers of The Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina, Clemson, South Carolina." On back "The Oconee County Planning Board had this photograph made on Thursday, June 5, 1958. First Row (left to right): Dr. S.B. Earle, Mr. S.R. Rhodes, Mr. S.M. Martin, Mr. R.E. Lee, Dr. F.H.H. Calhoun, Dr. D.W. Daniel. Second Row (left to right): Mr. D.B. Rosenkrans, Mr. A.W. Norman, Dr. S.J.L. Crouch, Mr. C.S. Patrick, Dr. H.M. Brown, Mr. A.J. Brown, Mr. J.C. Littlejohn. Third Row (left to right): Mr. L.V. Starkey, Dr. H.P. Cooper, Mr. M.E. Bradley, Dr. H.W. Barre, Dr. Rupert Taylor. Fourth Row (left or right): Mr. J.L. Marshall, Dr. C.H. Arndt, Mr. J.H. Mitchell, Sr., Mr. E.L. Clarke.
Rendering, Schilletter Dining Hall and Manning HallClemson University LibrariesOn front of image: High rise residence hall no. one and east campus cafeteria, Hallman and Weems, Architects and Landscape Architects. Black and white architectural rendering of Schilletter Dining Hall, Manning Hall, and surrounding landscape On back: [Manning Hall]; [Schilletter Dining Hall]; High Rise Residence Hall No. 1 and East Campus Cafeteria
Martin Hall and Kinard Hall beyond the Library Reflection PondClemson University LibrariesUA100_2063; On Back: [Martin Hall] [1966] [Kinard Hall] [R.M. Cooper Library Reflection Pond]; 9/24/66 ONE OF THE MOST PICTURESQUE scenes on the Clemson University campus is the reflection pool in front of the Robort Muldrow Cooper Library. The pool is functional as well as beautiful. It provides the cooling water required to air condition the giant English-Mathmatics-Physics Complex (in background) as well as the library, chemistry building, Hardin Hall and Olin Hall.
Daniel Hall and Strode Tower Under ConstructionClemson University LibrariesEast-facing view of Daniel Hall and Strode Tower under construction, including parking lot; Manning Hall and Lever Hall visible in background. On back: Left, D.W. Daniel Hall (4-story classroom) ; rt-10 story office tower for faculty (Use this Pix); Daniel Hall 6; Scale 37'W
A. Wolfe Davidson with bronze bust of Jimmy Carter at Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia, 1977Clemson University LibrariesDavidson was not satisfied with this bust and replaced it with a different version in 1978. On back - HI! Enjoyed meeting you at the Ga. Chicken cooking contest held in Plains, Ga - a few weeks ago. Look us (Posey and me) up whenever you are "our way." Here is a picture (I had this copy made for you) - very similar to the one in the newspaper. Don't spill your coffee on your sox!! Joanne Mams ... Marietta, Ga.
Trees and Walkway in Front of Young and Cope HallClemson University LibrariesNorth-facing exterior shot of trees, walkway, and bike rack in front of Young Hall and Cope Hall. Johnstone Hall B/C (now demolished) visible in right background, shown after its windows were replaced in the late 1960s. On back: [Shoeboxes dorms] Campus Scenes by Larry Owens 7A
Exterior, Low Rise DormitoriesClemson University LibrariesNorthwest-facing exterior shot of parking lot in front of the low rise dormitories (from left to right): Mauldin Hall, Barnett Hall, and Smith Hall. On back: Residence Hall;[Low Rise dormitories];L-R Mauldin Hall, Barnett Hall, Smith Hall
Campus view of Johnstone Hall A-F, Young Hall, and Benet HallClemson University LibrariesNortheast-facing aerial shot of Clemson campus stretching from the "shoebox" dormitories to Tillman Hall. Benet Hall and Young Hall pictured in foreground; Dillard Building and physical plant (left) and Johnstone Hall A-F (right) pictured in midground; and left to right in background is Barracks no. 8 (Norris Hall) and the Quad, Holtzendorff Hall, Textile (Godfrey Hall), and Tillman Hall. On back: Aerial views; Dormitories (ext); [Shoeboxes][Johnstone Hall]; Clemson News Bureau, photo by Jack Hurley