Letter from Cassel to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that the Civil War is over and the black man should be free just as much as any other man. Also accusing the South that their poor treatment of the black population is what is leading to the growing up to 'juvenile delinquentes.'
Letter from Edwards to McLeod, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that the payment for the Gantt case is being processed and will go foward in a day or two.
1963-01-23
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.
Letter from Lisry to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAsking Edwards to stand against the Supreme Court as a Christian as it says in the Bible that integration is wrong and God's people should never mix.
Letter from Concerned Clemson Alumni to Clemson Student, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesLetter urging Clemson students to completely ignore Gantt and say nothing to the press about him as a means of making him leave, as it is believe that Gantt is not at Clemson for education by for publicity.
Letter from Lisry to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAsking Edwards to stand against the Supreme Court as a Christian as it says in the Bible that integration is wrong and God's people should never mix.
Letter from Childers to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesThanking Edwards for the dignified manner which he has handled the Gantt case and asking him to admitte Gantt in as normal a way as possible.
Letter from Candler to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesNotice that the minister called to express for himself and his members their appreciation of Edwards leadership and offer their support.
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.
Letter from Lisry to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAsking Edwards to stand against the Supreme Court as a Christian as it says in the Bible that integration is wrong and God's people should never mix.
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.
Letter from Concerned Clemson Alumni to Clemson Student, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesLetter urging Clemson students to completely ignore Gantt and say nothing to the press about him as a means of making him leave, as it is believe that Gantt is not at Clemson for education by for publicity.
Letter from Grier to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing that Edwards has been handling the Gantt situation well and that he is setting a good example for the rest of the state.
1963-01-25
Letter from Barry to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAsking Edwards to peacefully integrate Gantt and not to publicize it because it is unfair to treatment to the other students.
Letter from Watkins to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the terms of agreement from the Gantt case, that they must treat Gantt as they would any other transfer student and not to dictate any individual policies over him or any other student. Also explains that the college still holds the right to exclude POC of the public from any college events.
Letter from Cohn to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesTelegram congratulating Edwards for his intelligent solution to the Gantt situation and offering the WLOS-TV services.
Letter from Watkins to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the terms of agreement from the Gantt case, that they must treat Gantt as they would any other transfer student and not to dictate any individual policies over him or any other student. Also explains that the college still holds the right to exclude POC of the public from any college events.
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.
1963-01-25
Letter from Twells to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesSuggesting that Edwards throw a Greet Gantt Rally so that every student may welcome him and speak to him kindly to show the country that Clemson is no longer living in the past and give the students an opprotunity to learn from their new collegeue.
Letter from Twells to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesSuggesting that Edwards throw a Greet Gantt Rally so that every student may welcome him and speak to him kindly to show the country that Clemson is no longer living in the past and give the students an opprotunity to learn from their new collegeue.
Letter from King to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that Edwards has the right to prevent news agitators for entering Clemson campus and Georgia Tech had done when they were forced to integrate, and because of this they no longer have any black students in their school.
1963-01-25
Letter from Edwards to Governor Russell, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesTransmitting 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 Falkner to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing that he is proud of the way Edwards has responded during the Gantt situation and extending his support.
Letter from Barry to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAsking Edwards to peacefully integrate Gantt and not to publicize it because it is unfair to treatment to the other students.
Letter from Erwin to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing his faith in Edwars by explaining that he had alway believed that he was a big enough man to run Clemson in a christian manner rthat than a prejudicial manner.
1963-01-25
Letter from Ben to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesShowing his support for how Edwards has handled the Gantt case in a dignified and good order.
Letter from Twells to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesSuggesting that Edwards throw a Greet Gantt Rally so that every student may welcome him and speak to him kindly to show the country that Clemson is no longer living in the past and give the students an opprotunity to learn from their new collegeue.
Letter from Dorn to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesEnclosing a copy of a letter that Dorn had sent to the presidents and showing pride in the administration of Clemson.
1963-01-25
Letter from Barr to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that Edwards has handled the Gantt situation very well and that times have changed so that the only thing one can do is try to bring about peaceful coexistance.
1963-01-25
Letter from Ervin to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing that Clemson should not allow Gantt to be publisized by the media so that the people of South Carolina can better accept intergration.
1963-01-25
Letter from Gaulden to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesCommending Clemson for their intelligent and careful handling of the Gantt affair, explaining that it may be dissapointing that Gantt will be admitted, but it is better than destorying a fine school through resistance.
1963-01-25
Letter from Broomfield to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesTelegram expressing how proud she is of the way Edwards has been handling the Gantt case and preserving the Clemson name.
1963-01-25
Letter from Taylor to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesTelegram recommending that Clemson forbid any camera from following Gantt as he enters the college as lack of publicity should solve the integration problem.
1963-01-25
Letter from Edwards to Gressett, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesThanking 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."