Vol. I of the Clemson v. Gantt case, November 1987Clemson University LibrariesVol. I of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Letter from Dorn to President Kennedy, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing his confidence that Edwards will handle Gantt's integration peacefully so there will be no need for federal troops to intervene.
Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesContinuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesContinuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesContinuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Letter from Edwards to Watkins, November 1962Clemson University LibrariesEdwards thanking Watkins for his excellet job on his presentation of defense in the Harvey Gantt suit against Clemson College.
Letter from Robinson to Edwards, November 1962Clemson University LibrariesRobinson explains that the case has been ably presented and nothing he could have added would have bettered the presentation.
1962-11-23
Letter from Bland to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesTelegram about how Clemson is taking an admirable stand of desegregation and peaceful enrollment will proclaim that they are "country gentlemen."
1963-01-28
Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesContinuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Letter from Reese to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesCommending Clemson for their reaction towards the Gantt situation and setting a fine example of Christian living and good Americanism.
Letter from Johnston to Edwards, November 1962Clemson University LibrariesAttaching a newspaper clipping that states President Lincoln's opposing views of integration and urging Edwards to use the article during the Gantt case.
Flyer on integrationClemson University LibrariesFlyer explaining that for integration to become legal a law must be made by Congress, but even after this it would be unconstituional as it would take away a State's right to governor itself.
Letter from Fogle to Edwards, November 1962Clemson University LibrariesUrging Clemson to integrate Gantt peacefully and showing his faith that the Clemson youth will be able to handle the issue.
Affidavit in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Action, August 1966Clemson University LibrariesAffidavit in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Action for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
1962-08-15
Application for Stay of Judgment in Clemson v GanttClemson University LibrariesApplication for Stay of Judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the Supreme Court of the United States
Letter from Fleming to Joe Sherman, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that South Carolina news media will operate with dignity and decorum and will not tolerate unreasonable restrictions that will make it difficult to obtain unbaised information.
1963-01-22
Statement from Edwards to media, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesPrepared Statement of R. C. Edwards to Representatives of the Various News Media Assmebled at Clemson to Cover the Admission of Harvey Gantt as a Student in the Clemson College School of Architecture
1963-01-28
Statement from Edwards to media, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesPrepared Statement of R. C. Edwards to Representatives of the Various News Media Assmebled at Clemson to Cover the Admission of Harvey Gantt as a Student in the Clemson College School of Architecture
1963-01-28
Motion for Order Advancing Date of HearingClemson University LibrariesMotion for Order Advancing Date of Hearing Appeal for Denial of Preliminary Injuction and Motion for Injuction Pending Appeal for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States Court of Appeals Fourth Court
Letter from Young to Joe Sherman, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing how proud she is of Clemson for keeping Gantt's integration peaceful and explaining that it would have been better if the media hadn't been allow onto Clemson.
Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary InjunctionClemson University LibrariesDefendants' 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
Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary InjunctionClemson University LibrariesDefendants' 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
Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary InjunctionClemson University LibrariesDefendants' 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
Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary InjunctionClemson University LibrariesDefendants' 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
Letter from Hendrix to Edwards,Clemson University LibrariesFormer students explaining what he had been reading about Gantt's two year transfer and expressing his concern that Clemson not take similar actions to that of Old Miss.
Letter from Coleman to John F. Kennedy, October 1962Clemson University LibrariesExpressing his anger at the integration at the University of Mississippi and accusing the president of trying to take over the country in a Soviet-type Control.
Letter from Norris to A. W. Bethea, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing his disappointment that integration has spread to South Carolina as it is now harder to fight back against it and it will soon take over all of America.
Letter from Crowder to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesComplimenting Clemson for how it has handled the Gantt situation as whether to integrate or not to integrate is now longer the questions, but how the schools reacts.
1963-01-31
Letter from Boyd to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing how the white man has always been fair to the darker-skinned, but because they keep asking for more they are essentially bleeding the white man dry.
1963-01-21
Letter from Boyd to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing how the white man has always been fair to the darker-skinned, but because they keep asking for more they are essentially bleeding the white man dry.
1963-01-21
Letter from Pritchett to Edwards, April 1963Clemson University LibrariesThanking Edwards for meeting with them and his words of wisdom. He explains that they expect to meet to formula some plan to use in Alabama based on this wisdom.
Letter from Campbell to Russell and Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesHoping that Clemson will learn something about acceptance as Gantt is being integrated, explaining that all religions teach to love all men of whatever colour or race.
Letter from Poole to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the long history of events the world has gone through and progressed, while saying that it is leading to a dark era with integration happening more and more.
1963-01-20
Press release approving of the Clemson College Board of Trustees announcementClemson University LibrariesPress Release from the South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce, Textile Manufacturers Assn., Broadcasters Ass., and Bankers Assn. stating that they approve the annoucement determined by the Board of Trustees and the Administration of Clemson College to maintain law and order at all times.
Letter from LaRue to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing what she read in an article about Old Miss and expressing her opinion that Governor Barnett should have talked to the Kennedys and stood against the integration with his protesting students.
1963-01-19
Letter from LaRue to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing what she read in an article about Old Miss and expressing her opinion that Governor Barnett should have talked to the Kennedys and stood against the integration with his protesting students.
1963-01-19
Letter from Adams to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesApologizing for the trouble that Edwards is facing with Gantt trying to be admitted into Clemson and stating that most of the problems the black population face are due to their own actions.
1963-01-18
Letter from Watkins to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining the work he has been doing to prepare the petition for certiorari in the Gantt case and asking for $1,000 to pay Gressman who was retained to assist them before the Supreme Court.
1963-01-29
Letter from Sherman to R.W. Duvall, November 1962Clemson University LibrariesReplying to Duvall by explaining that Clemson is a state operated instiution and must operate within the laws of the State of South Carolina. Also challenging the notion that Clemson cries for money to provide better programs.
1962-11-13
Letter from Fludd to Registrar Vickery, May 1961Clemson University LibrariesAcknowledging 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 Edwards to Horn, November 1962Clemson University LibrariesBoosting 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.
Letter from Edwards to Pearman, April 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining 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 Hopkins to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing their belief that their father, who was a chairman of the Board at Clemson, would endorse Edwards policy to prevent a crisis at Clemson with the admisson of Gantt if he were alive.
1963-01-28
Letter from Edwards to Wilson C. Wearn, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAttachment 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 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining 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 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing 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 Cox to Clemson Students, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesNewletter explaining that Gantt will be admitted into Clemson College and that students must carry their identification cards on them at all times and that if there is any disorder that breaks out where the students should go to be safe.
1963-01-28
Letter from Miller to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining his belief that the black population is more sustainable to social diseases and could easily spread them to the white population, thus he advises that Edwards should force Gantt to take a medical test each day before attending classes to assure he has not contracted any venereal diseases and he should charge Gantt at least $10 per test.
1963-01-10
Letter from Fleming to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing his fear that a larger, outside newspaper might get ahold of the story of the Gantt case and create an "unsavory" news incident. He further goes to give detailed suggestions of how Edwards might avoid the media displaying the story.
1963-01-24
Letter from Freeman to Edwards, March 1963Clemson University LibrariesEnclosed is a letter which has apparently caused Wayne to feel a little disgust for the human race at present. Wayne had recently written an article about the Gantt case and Gressette felt that the article gave the impression that Wayne had been doing things behind his back. Wayne explains that this is not true and he has told Gressette this. Due to this frustration, Wayne is feeling the need to resign from the Citizens Councils, and would have set loose on them if not for possibly embarrassing Marion. Now he is too fed up, however, as they are being led down the road to totalitarianism.
1963-03-17
Letter from Harris to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesEnclosing a letter she wrote the Evening Post about "The Travesty of Integraton" by Carl T. Rowan. She expresses her belief that American people have become prey to their own consitution, trying to be all things to all men, and that the country has become diseased with Communism.
1963-01-22
Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking for an admissions interview immediately, June 1962Clemson University LibrariesTelegram 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 Office of Registrar at Clemson College to Gantt, August 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming 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
Letter from Edwards to presidents of other White colleges in SC regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962Clemson University LibrariesEdwards 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 Clark attaching a copy of a court order regarding Civil Action 4101, September 1962Clemson University LibrariesAttachment 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.