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Letter from Riding to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he is glad that his son is among the "Country Gentlemen" that Clemson has proven themselves to be.

1963-01-29

Letter from Risher to E. H. Robertson, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Expressing concern over Clemson speaking out about the Gantt case in the "Concerned Clemson Alumni" as it may be picked up by the media and either cause panic and/or lead to tarnishing the name of Clemson.

1962-12-03
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Letter from Risher to Robertson, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that a minister has been trying to influence Clemson students to accept Gantt by preaching NAACP and Communist thinking. However, the Clem alumns are being alerted for the urgent need for a program that will expose their communist plan to take over the country. Enclosed was an expression of the attitude and aims of one group of the alumni.

1963-01-21
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Letter from Robinson to Edwards regarding the Gantt case, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has gone over the Gantt case and discussed the matters with Attorney General Mcleod, however, he has no suggestions as to what could be done.

1962-09-04

Letter from Robinson to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Robinson explains that the case has been ably presented and nothing he could have added would have bettered the presentation.

1962-11-23

Letter from Rodgers to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating and wishing Clemson the best.

1963-01-28

Letter from Rogers to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a copy of the Newark Evening News so Edwards may see how a Northern paper is reporting on the Gantt admission and congratulating him on the excellent way he has handled the situation.

1963-01-31

Letter from Roper to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Clemson student explaining that he and his colleagues will not cause any riot when Gantt is admitted.

1962-10-02

Letter from Rose to Edwards, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Showing his support for the three man chosen to represent Alabama's peace keeping counsel by listing their credentials and rank.

1963-03-29

Letter from Schreiber to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Urging Edwards to accept Gantt and give him a courteous reception so that Clemson does not end up like Old Miss.

1963-01-21

Letter from Schwartz to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that Edwards gave "heart" to countless Americans in the way he treated Gantt during his enrollment.

1963-01-30
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Letter from Schwartz to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that Edwards gave "heart" to countless Americans in the way he treated Gantt during his enrollment.

1963-01-30
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Letter from Scott to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard congratulating Edwards on opening Clesmon to all South Carolinians.

1963-01-31
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Letter from Scott to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard congratulating Edwards on opening Clesmon to all South Carolinians.

1963-01-31
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Letter from Seay to Donald S. Russell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Complimenting him and Clemson for their fine attitude and procedure in the integration of Gantt.

1963-01-29

Letter from Shanklin to McLeod, June 1963 Clemson University Libraries Informing that due to the Deficiency Appropriations Act Clemson will recieve a payment of $40,000 to help with Clemson expenses in the Gantt case.

1963-06-20

Letter from Shealy to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope addressed to Edwards from M.A. Shealy.

1963-01-29

Letter from Shealy to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his hate for the Kennedy family and urging Edwards to stand up against them.

1963-01-27

Letter from Sherman to , January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Plan for Press Arrangements at Clemson College

1963-01-09
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Letter from Sherman to , January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Plan for Press Arrangements at Clemson College

1963-01-09
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Letter from Sherman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Preparing for the press relations as the day of Gantts admission grows near. Four precaustions are also listed.

1963-01-22
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Letter from Sherman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Preparing for the press relations as the day of Gantts admission grows near. Four precaustions are also listed.

1963-01-22
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Letter from Sherman to R.W. Duvall, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Replying 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 Sherman to Tom J. Fleming, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Stating that his letter to the Chariman of the SCAPNC Freedom of Information Committee has been carefully noted and explaining that there will be certain rules that the press media will have to follow when Gantt is addmitted into Clemson.

1963-01-23

Letter from Sherry to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing how proud he is of Clemson for admitting Gantt without incident.

1963-01-29

Letter from Shoffner to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his pride for Clemson for how carefully and constructively it has handled the Gantt situation.

1963-01-30

Letter from Shuler to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his support and applauding Edwards for all his hard work at Clemson.

1962-10-08
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Letter from Shuler to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his support and applauding Edwards for all his hard work at Clemson.

1962-10-08
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Letter from Sigmon to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Showing his thanks that there has been no violence at Clemson and thus expressing his support.

1963-01-28

Letter from Sikes to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that she is proud of Clemson for how it has reacted during the integration crisis and for not ending up like Old Miss.

1963-01-29
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Letter from Singleton to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he is impressed by Edwards leadership with reference to the admission of Gantt.

1963-01-29

Letter from Smith to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his concern that Clemson is on the verge of integreation and hopes Edwards will make the right decisions so Clemson does not turn out like Old Miss.

1962-12-04

Letter from Smith to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards for the admirable way in which he has handled the enrollment of Gantt.

1963-01-25
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Letter from Smith to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Suggesting that Edwards tell Clemson students to give Gantt the 'silent treatment' and completely ignore him.

1963-01-20

Letter from Smith to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards for the admirable way in which he has handled the enrollment of Gantt.

1963-01-25
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Letter from Smith to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards for the admirable way in which he has handled the enrollment of Gantt.

1963-01-25
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Letter from Smith to President & Trustees of Clemson College, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Letter to Clemson trying to persuade them to not allow integration at their school.

1962-08-19
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Letter from Smith to President & Trustees of Clemson College, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Letter to Clemson trying to persuade them to not allow integration at their school.

1962-08-19
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Letter from Spencer to Gov. Donald Russell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Urging that South Carolina prohibit the media from entering Clemson College so that the students may roam freely and retain their freedom of speech.

1963-01-26

Letter from Spencer to The Editors, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Criticizing Governor Russell for having mixed parties after his election and preaching for no violence.

1963-01-23

Letter from Sprawls to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Correcting an error he made in a previous letter where he wrote "segregation" instead of "integration."

1963-01-29

Letter from Sprawls to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his pride in Clemson for handling the Gantt case peacefully as a former Clemson student and a professor at an already integrated school.

1963-01-28
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Letter from Stackhouse to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that Red Bethea, Representative in Columbia, had made statements about twelve Clemson students being expelled because of derogatory remarks made at Gantt prior to his enrollment and apologizing for the lies that were spread.

1963-01-31

Letter from Stallings to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing her pride for Clemson students who spoke about Gantt's admission with intelligence, quiet dignity, and a sense of democratic fair play.

1963-01-16

Letter from Steele to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Edwards if he will do everything in his power to reach an affirmative decision.

1962-11-24
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Letter from Steele to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Edwards if he will do everything in his power to reach an affirmative decision.

1962-11-24
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Letter from Steele to Gov. Donald S. Russell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that now that integration has happened in a South Carolina school it shows that the Supreme Court is raining down tyranny by the demands of a dictator (Kennedy) that has forced the South to surrender to the demands of the NAACP.

1963-01-28
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Letter from Stewart to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the Palmetto State County Agents' Association has passed a resolution commending Clemson College for the excellent manner in which it has dealt with the Gant situation.

1963-01-31

Letter from Stoney to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Suggesting to Edwards to argue the case that if Gantt is allowed in then it would be unfair to all the other applicates that were turned away with similar incomplete applications like his and thus the entire application system would fall apart.

1962-10-13
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Letter from Stuart to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Congradulating Edwards on a "good game' and reminding him of the genuine affection and high regard that he holds for him.

1962-10-11

Letter from Suggestion Box to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Suggesting that Clemson give Gantt the "silent treatment" so that he will leave Clemson on his own.

1963-01-28

Letter from T. C. Heyward to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Apologizing for leaving a meeting early and the actions that Edwards must face with the Federal Courts forcing him to accept Gantt.

1963-01-21

Letter from Taylor to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram 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 Taylor to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Urging Edwards to read an article about President Lincoln stating that the black population should remain segregated from the white population, and another article about a historian who admits to aiding the NAACP to fool the courts.

1962-11-20

Letter from The Truth Seeker Company to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope addressed to Edwards from The Truth Seeker Company

1963-01-21

Letter from Thompson to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a copy of their letter to Governor Donald S. Russell and expressing their confidence that Clemson will conduct themselves professionally with Gantt.

1963-01-17

Letter from Thompson to Governor Russell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that South Carolina should face the Gantt situation in the spirit of brotherhood as we are all God's people.

1963-01-16

Letter from Thomson to Edwards, Clemson University Libraries Telegram expressing his concern that Clemson should not become like Old Miss.

Letter from Todd to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Envelope to Edwards with lovely Christmas stamps.

1962-12-10
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Letter from Todd to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Advising Edwards to tell the courts that Gantt's credits are not sufficent or that Clemson is full so he cannot be admitted.

1962-12-10

Letter from Todd to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Envelope to Edwards with lovely Christmas stamps.

1962-12-10
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Letter from Tucker to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Edwards to admitt Gantt as he feels it should be everyone's right to seek a higher education and does not want to see unhappy barriers between races.

1962-12-21

Letter from Turk to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Clemson on the integration of Gantt and renewing his faith in Clemson.

1963-01-29

Letter from Twells to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Suggesting 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.

1963-01-25
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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 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, 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 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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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 Walker to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his impression of Edwards statement of intentions in respect to the eventual admission of Gantt.

1962-10-10

Letter from Watkins to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Enclosed was Mrs. Henry's bill for $251.60 for the transcrip of testimony.

1962-12-10

Letter from Watkins to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a copy of Judge Wyche's Order.

1962-12-22

Letter from Watkins to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining 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 Watkins to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Going 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.

1963-01-25
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Letter from Watkins to Edwards, June 1963 Clemson University Libraries Advising Edwards on the "Class Action" feature of the injunction issed by Judge Wyche in the Gantt case, explaining that racial discrimination is illegal. A Petition for Certiorari was filed, but it is doubtful that the Supreme Court will want to hear the case due to them taking more extreme positions on all civil rights cases.

1963-06-11
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Letter from Watkins to Edwards, May 1963 Clemson University Libraries Letting Edwards know they have recieve the enclosed statement for expenses paid to Vank Arkel and Kaiser for $426.45

1963-05-25

Letter from Watkins to McEachin, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that they are going ahead with the preparation of a Petition for certiorari and letting McEachin know that if his expenses are not paid for by the Gressette Committee than he should contact Mel Wilson.