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Letter from Calhoun to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram expressing congratulations and appreciation on behalf of the Charlotte Clemson Club for the leadership Edwards has shown.

1963-01-29

Letter from Campbell to Russell and Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Hoping 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.

1963-01-19

Letter from Candler to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Notice that the minister called to express for himself and his members their appreciation of Edwards leadership and offer their support.

1963-01-24

Letter from Cannon to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing their support and gratitude for how Edwards has handled the Gantt situation.

1963-01-22

Letter from Cart to Edwards, Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Clemson on how it has handled the Gantt situation.

Letter from Cashman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard congratulating Edwards on the orderly and dignifed manner expressed in accepting Gantt into Clemson.

1963-01-29
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Letter from Cashman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard congratulating Edwards on the orderly and dignifed manner expressed in accepting Gantt into Clemson.

1963-01-29
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Letter from Cassel to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope addressed to Edwards from Lena Cassel.

1963-01-22

Letter from Cassel to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining 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.'

1963-01-23
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Letter from Cauthen to Cauthen, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a copy of a press release and explaining why no one in the government was consulted, as they did not want to associate anyone to any of the repercussion which might arise. He also states that in canvassing the boards of the trade groups involved, they did not encounter a single dissenting vote.

1963-01-22

Letter from Cauthen to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a copy of the statement issues by the business groups on how they support Clemson.

1963-01-28

Letter from Cauthen to Georage A. LeMaistre, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Discussing of the burst of violence that occurred in Mississippi and that it may have been prevented if business people acted sooner. In order to prevent such a thing from occuring in Alabama, a list of nine precautions are listed in order to keep the peace and keep frederal troops from flying in. Among these things appear to suggest going against the Governor is he does not do an adequate job of keeping things calm, but keeping him in good favour until then.

1963-04-05
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Letter from Chalker to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram explaining how Clemson has made him proud as maturity and a sense of history are suddenly more important.

1963-01-29

Letter from Charles Davis informing Edwards that Gantt's case will be heard by Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Noting that the Gantt case will be heard by the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Alexandria, Virginia. Also explaining that he will be safe until the spring semester.

1962-09-21

Letter from Childers to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking 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.

1963-01-24

Letter from Chosland to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Clearing up any miss understandings in a previous letter by saying he was refering to the Southern Association's action after the Oxford incident that they were not in favour with the Governor and would take action if Chancellor William did not do something.

1963-01-19
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Letter from Clark to Edwards, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Thanking Edwards for the informationg and planning the to meet him at the South Carolina Association of Colleges at Clemson on October 27th.

1962-08-07

Letter from Clay to Edwards, Clemson University Libraries Explaining that it goes against God's commandments to allow people of different races to mix and that segregation should still stand despite political power.

Letter from Clemson College to Attorney General, June 1963 Clemson University Libraries Litigation and other expenses in connection with the court ordered admission of Gantt to Clemson College for a total of $32,697.21

1963-06-26

Letter from Clemson College to Watkins, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries A bill for the Gantt case adding up the expensives for a total of $158.90

1963-01-02

Letter from Cleveland to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Commending Edwards for holding himself in the manner that Clemson and South Carolina could be proud of.

1963-01-28

Letter from Coarsey to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Rejecting Edwards invitation to the graduation exercises, and also praising the Shanklins family for helping him during his time at Clemson.

1963-01-18

Letter from Cohn to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram congratulating Edwards for his intelligent solution to the Gantt situation and offering the WLOS-TV services.

1963-01-25

Letter from Coleman to John F. Kennedy, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Expressing 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.

1962-10-04

Letter from Collins to , Clemson University Libraries Claiming the Kennedy's to be communists and traitors to the USA for using the US Army to seize the property of the citizens of Mississippi.

Letter from Collins to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Requesting that Clemson integrate Gantt quietly and without publicity so not to play into the hands of the NAACP

1962-10-01

Letter from Commander to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram asking if Gantt will be allowed to attend the Clemson dances.

1963-01-28

Letter from Concerned Clemson Alumni to Clemson Man, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Urging Clemson students to protest against the intergration of Gantt as it is "Communism in action," but do not resort to violence as that is what the Commies want.

1962-11-30

Letter from Concerned Clemson Alumni to Clemson Man, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Stating that integration is communism in action and the Supreme Court cannot rule them as only the Constitution is the law of the land.

1962-11-30

Letter from Concerned Clemson Alumni to Clemson Student, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Letter 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.

1963-01-24
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Letter from Concerned Clemson Alumni to Clemson man, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Stating that integration is communism in action and the Supreme Court cannot rule them as only the Constitution is the law of the land.

1962-10-31

Letter from Connon to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Warning Edwards that his college could be like Ole Miss if he doesn't take precautions.

1962-10-04

Letter from Conolly to John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Claiming the Kennedys as being 'white skin barbarians' and telling them to take their communism and evil laws out of the Christian nation of the USA as God will punish them for going against His words not to mix with other people.

1963-01-19

Letter from Conolly to Kennedy Brothers, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Claiming the Kennedys as being 'white skin barbarians' and telling them to take their communism and evil laws out of the Christian nation of the USA as God will punish them for going against His words not to mix with other people.

1963-01-19

Letter from Cooper to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he talked with many people from different states and they all extended their congratulations to Clemson for how it handled the Gantt situation.

1963-01-30

Letter from Corely to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram commending Edwards on his efforts for Gantt's integration to be peaceful.

1963-01-21

Letter from Cox to All Clemson Students, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Informing students of the situation with Gantt and that they should remain on their best behaviour while the press is around. Also letting them know that they should carry their identification card with them at all times and instructions on what to do if there is disorder.

1963-01-28
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Letter from Cox to Clemson Students, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Newletter 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
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Letter from Cox to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing her joy for Clemson admitting Gantt and how wonderful Edward and Gressette are for doing so, though she thinks it best there be no publicity.

1963-01-28
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Letter from Crawford to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congradulating Edwards on admitting Gantt. (Probably sarcastic)

1963-01-17
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Letter from Crawford to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congradulating Edwards on admitting Gantt. (Probably sarcastic)

1963-01-17
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Letter from Crenshaw to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he is proud to be a South Carolinean with the wonderful way in which Clemson has handled the Gantt situation.

1963-01-30

Letter from Croft to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Commending Clemson for the splendid manner in which it has handled the desegregration issue.

1963-01-31

Letter from Crouch to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expresssing that Edwards has shown evidence of commendable courage and determination to follow through with Gantt's admission without protest.

1963-01-26

Letter from Crowder to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Complimenting 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 Davis to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his appreciation for the responsible manner in which Clemson has faced the Gantt situation and keeping Clemson in his prayers.

1963-01-21

Letter from Dean McClure to Gantt asking Gantt for portfolio and a meeting, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Dean McClure informing Gantt that they require a portfolio of work from him, and after his submission, McClure recommends he come to Clemsno for a conference.

1962-07-02

Letter from Deane to Edwards, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Clemson student saying that he also has a few ideas on how to keep the peace and asking to be allowed into any serious discussions with Edwards or the student leaders on this matter.

1962-09-30

Letter from Deane to The Public, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries A Clemson student urging others to peacefully protest against the integration of Gantt before it's too late by writing to higher officials.

1962-10-01

Letter from Deflower to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Asking for a brochure of Clemson college as the way Clemson has handled the Gantt admission speaks of an aristocracy of mind and spirit most worthy that it must reach over into academic quality in the classroom.

1963-01-29

Letter from Degais to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that she is not in favour of the integration, but thanks God for Edwards integrity and prays that God will richly bless Clemson.

1963-01-28
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Letter from Depass to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Apologizing for what Clemson has been going through with the Gantt case and expressing that he hopes Gantt will enter Clemson peacefully.

1963-01-21
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Letter from Depass to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries A decorative card with boats and water. The letter expresses DePass' belief that integration will lower the average intelligence of Americans and wishing that Gantt will not be admitted, but if he is that it will be done so peacefully.

1963-01-28
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1963-01-21
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1963-01-28
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Letter from Derrick to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Appreciating Edwards intellectual understanding of the situation that Clemson was facing and showing his support.

1963-01-07

Letter from Doar to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a clipping from a Boston newspaper, and asking that Clemson show the world that there is another side to the South then that shown that Old Miss.

1962-11-21

Letter from Dorn to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing 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 Dorn to President Kennedy, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing 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 Durst to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Clemson for the fine manner in which it has prepared for and executed the entrance of Gantt.

1963-01-29

Letter from Durst to Philip S. Finn, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his anger over having to accept Gantt and explaining he does not want to give the appearance of welcoming Gantt, but wants to avoid inflamatory incidents.

1963-03-25

Letter from Duvall to Clemson Alumni, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Criticizing Edwards for his comments on the Gantt case, saying that Clemson fighting Gantt in the first place is what has tarnished its 'good name.'

1962-11-12

Letter from Edwards informing Vickery to take no action on Gantt and Fludd's application letters, February 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Vickery to hold the letters from Gantt and Fludd in Dec 1961 in his files. Clemson will take no action regarding the applications nor will they acknowledge receipt of them. They won't take any action unless further communications are received.

1962-02-01

Letter from Edwards informing Watkins of Gantt's contact with Dean McClure, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attaching Gantt's letter to Mcclure from July 13, and acknowledging that McClure will not take any action regarding Gantt's letter.

1962-07-16

Letter from Edwards regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging Plyer's thank you letter and explaining that he would like to meet in order to fill him in on additional background information.

1962-08-04

Letter from Edwards regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachments of copies of the Summons, Complaint, and Motion for Preliminary Injuction which were contained in the Civil Action #4101. These were to be filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina by Harvey B. Gantt who was seeking admission to Clemson College.

1962-07-30

Letter from Edwards regarding hearing on motion for preliminary injunction, August 1962 Clemson University Libraries Confirming a telephone conversation and attachment of Copies of Despositions of Mr. Vickery and Mrs. Rebecca Conley, and the transcript of the hearing held on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Judge Wyche.

1962-08-31

Letter from Edwards to Bell, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Inviting Bell to meet him and explaining that Clemson College plans to do everything possible to comply with the law and the policies of the state.

1962-10-02
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Letter from Edwards to Board of Trustees regarding date change for court hearing, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the date of the Appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court in Richmond, Virginia has been changed form September 17 to September 25.

1962-09-14

Letter from Edwards to Brown regarding the Fourth Circuit reversal of a denial on Gantt's injunction request, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals the Judges requested a reversal on Judge Wyche's order denying Plaintiff's Request for a Preliminary Injunction. Attached were three exhibits.

1962-09-26

Letter from Edwards to Brown, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining 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 Brown, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Acknowleding the tear sheet from the New York Times and explaining that it was a full page spread by the NAACP seeking to solicit $750,000 to pay the cost of keeping Mrs. Motley and her cohorts in business. Edwards explains he cannot contribute the full amount to this payment.

1962-10-26

Letter from Edwards to Clark attaching a copy of a court order regarding Civil Action 4101, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachment 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.

1962-09-18

Letter from Edwards to Clark, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a copy of the Defendant's Brief, the Palintiff's Brieff, and Judge Wyche's "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Opinion."

1962-12-28
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Letter from Edwards to Durst, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking him for fowarding a letter from Phil Finn and discussing the contents of said letter. He explains that he does not know what Phil plans to do, and that he has already reviewed with him why they can not employ his services in this case, but would be happy to take any suggestions from him.

1963-03-26

Letter from Edwards to Edwards, Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards his progressiveness for accepting Gantt into Clemson as it makes the American flag fly higher and helps fight Communism.

Letter from Edwards to Edwards, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Edwards to accept Gantt as she has taken classes with POC before and found no disturbance from them.

1962-10-05

Letter from Edwards to Fair, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Sending his support to Fair on the James Meredith case that Mississippi is currently facing, which is similar to the Gantt case.

1963-04-06

Letter from Edwards to Foster, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing the original application card of Harold Courtney Seigler, Jr., identified as Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 49 in Civil Action 4101

1962-11-21

Letter from Edwards to Frank A. Rose, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Agreeing to meet with the three men that has been choosen to represent Alabama's peace keeping counsel.

1963-04-01

Letter from Edwards to Furman president regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachments of copies of the Summons, Complaint, and Motion for Preliminary Injuction which were contained in the Civil Action #4101. These were to be filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina by Harvey B. Gantt who was seeking admission to Clemson College.

1962-07-28

Letter from Edwards to Governor Hollings, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Listing the plan of action in order to keep the peace while Gantt is being admitted, consisting of three parts, while asking for the Governor's approval.

1963-01-11
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Letter from Edwards to Governor Russell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Transmitting 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 Edwards to Gressett, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking 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."

1963-01-26
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Letter from Edwards to Gressette regarding college board exam scores of Gantt and Fludd, July 1961 Clemson University Libraries Edwards writes they have received college board exam scores for applicants who took the test on June 29 and neither Fludd nor Gantt were on the list of applicants. He states the next board exam is on August 9 and the scores wouldn't come in till early September. Clemson will not take any further action on their applications till scores are received. Coooper, Byrnes, Brown, D.W. Robinson, and attorney Watkins are CCed.