Portrait of James F. ByrnesClemson University LibrariesOn back: PORTRAIT OF JAMES F. BYRNES which hangs in the Byrnes Room at the Clemson University Library was painted by Robert Brooks Childress of Hadlyme, Conn. Mr. Childress is a 1936 graduate of Clemson and native of Laurens, S.C. His painted illustrations have appeared on the covers of some of the nation's leading magazines. When Mr. Childress heard that Governor Byrnes was giving his personal papers and mementos to Clemson, he decided that a portrait of the eminent statesman would be the best gift he could give the University. Today, the portrait is one of the highlights of the Byrnes Room. (Clemson Newsphoto)
James F. Byrnes with Jim Burns in the Byrnes RoomClemson University LibrariesOn back: Jimmy Byrnes Jim Burns; [James F. Byrnes Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [1966] [James F. Byrnes, James P. "Jim" Burns]
Mary Brooks with portrait of James F. ByrnesClemson University LibrariesOn back: James F. Byrnes Portrait in Library; [James F. Byrnes Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [portrait of James F. Byrnes by Robert Brooks Childress] [Mary Otis Brooks] [1966]
R. M. Cooper Library dedication stage partyClemson University LibrariesOn back: L. front R. H. Yeargin, Contract; Second C. V. Trustees, L. D. Homes, Paul Quattlebom, James Byrnes; R. M. Cooper Library Decication; Oct. 14, 1966
R. M. Cooper Library dedication stage partyClemson University LibrariesOn back: Dedication of R. M. Cooper Library Oct. 14, 1966; R. H. Yeargin, Building Contractor; Mrs. Cooper, James F. Byrnes, Melford Wilson behind him(left of Byrnes), James Oscar Wynn, Olin Foundation and; speaker; Dr. R. C. Edwards