Portrait of James F. Byrnes
Clemson University Libraries On 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)
R. M. Cooper Library dedication stage party
Clemson University Libraries On 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 party
Clemson University Libraries On 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
Robert C. Edwards, A. Wolfe Davidson, James F. Byrnes and Roger C. Peace (left to right) with bust of Byrnes, 1965 May 1
Clemson University Libraries Byrnes is depicted in United States Supreme Court justice robe. Taken after presentation of Davidson's bust of Byrnes during a luncheon celebrating James F. Byrnes' 86th birthday and James F. and Maude Busch Byrnes' 59th wedding anniversary at the Wade Hampton Hotel in Columbia, SC.