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Letter from England to Clemson Faculty, Clemson University Libraries Commending Clemson for the traditional and true Spirit of the Southern Gentlement that they portrayed in the acceptance of Gantt.

Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Oxford: A Warning For Americans Clemson University Libraries Oxford: A Warning For Americans - Published and Distributed as a Public Service by the Mississippi State Junior Chamber of Commerce

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Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Section Two - Plan for Maintaing Student Discipline at Clemson College Clemson University Libraries

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Clipping from the Wall Street Journal regarding Ole Miss integration Clemson University Libraries Clipping from the Wall Street Journal about how students at Ole Miss are staying away out of fear and professors are threatening to leave.

Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction Clemson University Libraries Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Opinion for the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Finding of Fact, Conclusion of Law, and Opinion for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Plaintiff's Brief Statement for the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Plaintiff's Brief Statement for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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What's Ahead?: "Man in the Space Age" Clemson University Libraries

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A bill to Ward and Paul adding up the expensives for a total of $106.25 Clemson University Libraries

Rebel Underground - Vol. III, No. III Clemson University Libraries

Bill adding up the total amount to pay Miriam Henry. Clemson University Libraries

Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case Clemson University Libraries Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

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Cindy and Harvey Gantt with Harriett Pinckney, circa 1964 Clemson University Libraries Left to right: Cindy Gantt, Harvey Gant, Harriett Ercelle Pinckney at Oak St. Seneca, SC.

Circa 1964

Harvey and Lucinda "Cindy" Gantt in Atlanta (G.A.), circa 1964 July Clemson University Libraries Harvey and Lucinda "Cindy" Gantt in Atlanta, Georgia. Ashmore Family Reunion (Dr. HIll's Family Reunion).

Circa July 1964

Lucinda Gantt and Harriett Ercelle Pinckney in Bahamas, circa 1970 June Clemson University Libraries Lucinda Gantt and Harriett Ercelle Pinckney in Bahamas followed Harvey Gantt's masters graduation from MIT.

Circa June 1970

Friends and family of the Gantts, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries Front row (left to right): Harry Jones, Anna Lou Reid, Shirley Jones; Middle Row: Lace Pinckney, Sonya Gantt, Rebecca Gilyard, Lawerce Reid, unknown, unknown, Harold Hill, Joey Pinckney; Back: Gladys Gant. Home of Dr. Harold E. Hill.

Circa 1969

Lucinda and Harvey Gantt in Bahamas, circa 1970 June Clemson University Libraries Lucinda and Harvey Gantt in Bahamas (celebrating his graduation) following his masters graduation from MIT.

Circa June 1970

Friends and family of the Gantts, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries Front row (left to right): Harry Jones, Lace Pinck, Anna Reid, Sonya Gantt, Rebecca Gilyard, Lawerce Reid. Back: Shirley Jones, Floyd Gant, Gladys Gant.

Circa 1969

Harvey Gantt holding his daughter Sonya, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries Left to right: Harry Jones, Gladys Gant, Anna Lou Reid, Harvey Gantt holding daughter Sonya.

Circa 1969

Cindy Gantt with Archie Gilyard, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries Left to right: Archie Gilyard, Lucinda "Cindy" Gantt, TeCora Riley at the Hill Home. The Gantts stayed with the Gilyards after they married.

Circa 1969

The Truth... About the U.N., 1952 Clemson University Libraries

1952
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The Truth... About the U.N., 1952 Clemson University Libraries

1952
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The Truth... About the U.N., 1952 Clemson University Libraries

1952
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Letter from Gantt to Clemson College - Office of Admissions, July 1959 Clemson University Libraries Asking Clemson College to send him information about expenses, courses, and requirements as he was a high school student in Charleston interested in a degree in architecuture.

1959-07-19

Letter from Berry to Gantt, July 1959 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that a catalog for Clemson College will be sent to him with all the entrance requirements and expenses. Also enclosed was and application card.

1959-07-21

Copies of arrest records for Gantt and Fludd, April 1960 Clemson University Libraries

1960-04-01
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Copies of arrest records for Gantt and Fludd, April 1960 Clemson University Libraries

1960-04-01
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Letter from Gantt to Clemson College - Office of Admissions, November 1960 Clemson University Libraries Requesting Clemson to send him a bulletin for the 1960-61 school year and some applications for the Fall of 1961. Also requestings that this infomation be sent to him before November 20, 1960.

1960-11-02

Letter from Berry to Gantt, November 1960 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that their supply of catalogs has been exhausted and Gantt may expect to recieve a copy of the new edition upon publication in April, 1961. An application card was also enclosed.

1960-11-08

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, January 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his application to Clemson has been recieved, however, due to the South Carolina Regional Education Board paying for the difference in cost between in-state and out-of-state enrollment and Gantt's satisfactory progress at Iowa State University they returned his application.

1961-01-19

Letter from Gantt to Vickery, February 1961 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has been recieving help for the South Carolina Regional Education Board, but believes that since he is a citizen of South Carolina that he should be able to attend Clemson College and is returning his application to be processed.

1961-02-01

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 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

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, February 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his application has been recieved and is being placed with the pending applications.

1961-02-17

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, February 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his application has been recieved and is being placed with the pending applications.

1961-02-17

Letter from Gantt to Vickery asking if his application has been processed, April 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowleding receipt of letter from Vickery on Feb 17 informing Gantt his application was received and is pending. Would like to know if his application has been fully processed.

1961-04-26

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, May 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that no application from any transfer students have been processed at this date and time.

1961-05-09

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, May 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that no application from any transfer students have been processed at this date and time.

1961-05-09

Letter from Fludd to Registrar Vickery, May 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging reciept of Vickery's letter (May 9, 1961) stating no applications from any prospective transfer students have been processed. Also providing available times for when he could have a meeting with Clemson officials about his application, and to redirect correspondence to his Charleston address.

1961-05-25

Letter from Gantt to Registrar Vickery, May 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging reciept of Vickery's letter (May 9, 1961) stating no applications from any prospective transfer students have been processed. Also providing available times for when he could have a meeting with Clemson officials about his application, and to redirect correspondence to his Charleston address. Almost word for word letter from Fludd to Vickery on May 25.

1961-05-29

Letter from Vickery to Fludd, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging receipt of Fludd's May 25 letter. Lists requirements for application: "1. Satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board tests and forwarding scores. 2. Official transcript of academic record at current institution. 3. Statement from current institution that he is entitled to honorable discharge and eligible for return." Vickery writes that they have not received any of this material and to please send right away to be considered.

1961-06-07

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Identical letter to Gantt as the one Vickery sent to Fludd on June 7

1961-06-08

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Listing the necessary requirements in order for an application to be processed.

1961-06-08

Impeach Earl Warren?: A Documented Record of Chief Justice Earl Warren's Pro-Communist Rulings, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries

1961-06-12
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Impeach Earl Warren?: A Documented Record of Chief Justice Earl Warren's Pro-Communist Rulings, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries

1961-06-12
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Receipt of letter regarding background checks on Fludd and Gantt, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging receipt of letter from June 8, 1961. "A thorough check of all local police and court records has been made. We have not found any police records on either of the above named subjects [Fludd and Gantt]."

1961-06-12

Impeach Earl Warren?: A Documented Record of Chief Justice Earl Warren's Pro-Communist Rulings, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries

1961-06-12
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Letter with background information on Gantt and Fludd, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Attached letter with background information Watkins asked Director Todd (SC Probation Board) to obtain of Gantt and Fludd. Suggests Edwards check back with his sources to see if "these boys may have been in trouble at Orangeburg or some other point other than Charleston [probably referencing their sit in at a restaurant when they were arrested but but charges would be reversed in December 1961]."

1961-06-14

Letter from Gantt to Vickery, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he is making an effort to complete all the necessary requirements without delay.

1961-06-17

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."

1961-06-21

Letter regarding Governor Hollings requesting forward of SLED investigation into Gantt and Fludd, July 1961 Clemson University Libraries Governor Hollings asked Walker to forward Edwards the results of the SLED investigation into Gantt and Fludd. Walker advises Edwards of the confidential nature of SLED investigations and to "handle the encolsed report accordingly."

1961-07-17

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 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 Watkins to Perry, July 1961 Clemson University Libraries Watkins informs Matthew Perry, Gantt's attorney, that his office is representing Clemson. States that Gantt contacted Dean McClure on July 2nd, after the lawsuit was brought up, and that it wouild be "highly inappropriate" that there be any further consideration of Gantt's application while litigation is pending. All future communications between their respective clients should be done through attorneys.

1961-07-24

Letter from Office of Registrar at Clemson College to Gantt, August 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his application for admission to Clemson for 1961-62 was incomplete and explaining that there would be no time for him to send in the necessary paper work by the time the semester starts.

1961-08-31
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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 Gantt to Registrar Vickery regarding incomplete application, September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Identical letter to Vickery as Fludd sent acknowledging receipt of incomplete application letter sent on August 31.

1961-09-15

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 regarding Hendrix and Gantt requesting renewal of state aid, September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Letter informing Edwards that Harvey Gantt and Willie Hendrix have requested renewal forms for state aid to cover out of state college tuition difference.

1961-09-26

Letter from Vickery to Gantt regarding cancellation of Gantt's application to Clemson, October 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his application to Clemson for attendance in September of 1961 has been canceled as indicated by the letters sent out August 31, and they have no pending applications from Gantt at this time. Informs Gantt that he can apply for admission at the beginning of the next semester. It is not necessary for Gantt to retake the college exams, but he must provide trascript of college work completed to the time of entrance request, and evidence of his good standing at his current college. Once those have been sent to Clemson he may be called for personal interview before final decision is made.

1961-10-12

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, October 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that there is no longer an application of his pending in the Clemson system and that all incomplete applications were also cancelled. Also letting him know he may apply for admission at the beginning of any subsequent semester.

1961-10-13

Letter from Gantt to Vickery, November 1961 Clemson University Libraries Asking that the college use his application that had been cancelled for the next ensuring semesters as he would like to enter Clemson as soon as possible.

1961-11-13

Letter from Attorney Watkins to President Edwards regarding application cards for Gantt and Fludd, November 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informs Edwards that all Clemson needs to do is mail Gantt and Fludd application cards, and they should be able to acquire Clemson catalogs at Iowa State themselves. No other communication is necessary.

1961-11-20

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

Letter from Gantt to Vickery, December 1961 Clemson University Libraries Returning his filled in application to Clemson and explaining that he will send a copy of his transcript from Iowa State University.

1961-12-06

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, January 1962 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his application to Clemson has been recieved, however, due to the South Carolina Regional Education Board paying for the difference in cost between in-state and out-of-state enrollment and Gantt's satisfactory progress at Iowa State University they returned his application.

1962-01-19

Newspaper clipping about Clemson and Gantt, January 1962 Clemson University Libraries Newspaper clipping about Clemson denying that they had rejected Gantt because of his race, but rather because he did not complete his application.

1962-01-31

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

Complaint for the Clemson v. Gantt case, April 1962 Clemson University Libraries Complaint for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western Distric of SC Anderson Division

1962-04-07
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Letter from Foster to , April 1962 Clemson University Libraries Summons for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western Distric of SC Anderson Division

1962-04-07

1962-04-07
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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 Vickery to Gantt, May 1962 Clemson University Libraries Sending Gantt a catalog of Clemson College which states the admission requirments.

1962-05-21

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, May 1962 Clemson University Libraries Sending Gantt a catalog of Clemson College which states the admission requirments.

1962-05-21

Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking for an admissions interview immediately, June 1962 Clemson University Libraries Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking that his application be considered and him given an interview immediately. Vickery responds two days later saying that Gantt's application is pending just like everyone else's and that Gantt will be informed of a date for the interview "as soon as other details relative to your application have been completed."

1962-06-26

Letter from Gantt to Clemson College, June 1962 Clemson University Libraries Telegram infroming Clemson College that a transcript of his grades has been forwarded to the admissions office and that he is ready to be interviewed.

1962-06-26

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, June 1962 Clemson University Libraries Telegram to Gantt from Vickery explaining that his application is pending completeion and is being processed as advised on his visit on June 13. Also he will be advised for the date of his interview as soon as other details relative to his application have been completed.

1962-06-28

Letter from Dean McClure to Gantt asking Gantt for portfolio and a meeting, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Dean McClure informing Gantt that they require a portfolio of work from him, and after his submission, McClure recommends he come to Clemsno for a conference.

1962-07-02

Letter from Vickery to Gantt, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Informing Gantt that his transcript has been submitted to the School of Architecture for analysis to see which classes can be transferred over. Due to the difficulty in this, he requests a portfolio of Gantt's work in architectual design and drawing. Also recommends that he come to Clemson for a conference.

1962-07-02

Summons for the Clemson v. Gantt case, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Summons for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

1962-07-07
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Complaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case, July 1969 Clemson University Libraries Complaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division

1962-07-07
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Complaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case, July 1968 Clemson University Libraries Complaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division