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Letter from Edwards to Gressette with solution to "problem at hand", September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Edwards believes they have found a solution to the "problem at hand" which is to discontinue acceptance of additional transfer students as of August 31. States that new students have to report to Clemson by September 8 and that amount of time isn't enough for the Director of Admissions to properly process those applications. 51 students have been informed their applications were not completed in time and any new applications received will be considered for enrollment in February 1962.

1961-09-02

Letter from Edwards to Gunther Schwartz, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope that was returned to the writer, however, return could not be located.

1963-02-04

Letter from Edwards to Harold B. Risher, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that a meeting of the Alumni National Council was held and the unanimouse opinion was that Clemon alumni as a body should be brought up to date on the Gantt case, thus a summary was written in the December issue of the Alumni News.

1962-12-10

Letter from Edwards to Herb, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Edward thanks Herb for his help on the "indoor pool" policy and other phases of coverage over the past few months.

1963-03-18

Letter from Edwards to Horn, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Boosting that he believes they did a good job in proving that Gantt was not being discriminated against in his application, but explains that if Gantt is admitted he will be treated like very other student.

1962-11-23

Letter from Edwards to Horn, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Outlining everything that's happened in the case thus far in a three paged letter.

1962-10-15
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Letter from Edwards to Horn, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Outlining everything that's happened in the case thus far in a three paged letter.

1962-10-15
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Letter from Edwards to Horn, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Outlining everything that's happened in the case thus far in a three paged letter.

1962-10-15
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Letter from Edwards to Howard Nottingham, page 1, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Going over every trace of contact he has had with Mr. Finn on the issue of the Gantt case and integration, including attaching the letters they had exchanged.

1962-12-17
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Letter from Edwards to Howard Nottingham, page 2, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12-17
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Letter from Edwards to Howard Nottingham, page 3, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12-17
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Letter from Edwards to J.P. Strom, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Showing the expenses for the S. C. Law Enforcement Division.

1963-04-06

Letter from Edwards to L. P. Strom, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has written to members of Strom's staff who have been stationed at Clemson to express his appreciation on the magnificent job they have done, as well as an attachment of each of those letters for Strom.

1963-04-24

Letter from Edwards to M. H. Whetsell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking Whetsell for his support and empasizing that he does not have to follow the statement exactly as it is written, and thus is allowed to make changes based on what he deems appropriate.

1963-01-08

Letter from Edwards to M. H. Whetsell, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a copy of Judge Wyche's Opinion and a copy of a draft of a policy statement, asking for it to be adopted by the South Carolina Banker's Association.

1963-01-04

Letter from Edwards to McLeod, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries With the advice of Watkins, Edwards explains his plans on what to do with the transcript of the proceeding of the hearing before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on January 9. He says that the bill should be paid by Clemon and that the original copy should be sent to be reproduced in order to be distributed later.

1963-01-14

Letter from Edwards to McLeod, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the payment for the Gantt case is being processed and will go foward in a day or two.

1963-01-23

Letter from Edwards to McLeod, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of the three exhibits.

1962-09-28

Letter from Edwards to McMillian, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congradulating McMillian for doing an outstanding job in presenting a factual story of the events over the past two years.

1963-03-06

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Requesting a meeting immediately upon the completion of the legal moves outlined in a Memorandum.

1963-01-18

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Notifying that Mr. Watkins is forwarding the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals a Petition requestiong a stay of the Order dated Junary 16 directing Judge Wyche to issue the Injunction described in the Opinion of the Circuit Court of Appeals dated January 16. Also adding that the legal steps contemplated have been concurred in unanimously by Governor Donald S. Russell, James F. Byrnes, Senator Edgar A. Brown, and Attorney General Dan McLeod.

1963-01-17

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the plan for law enforcement at Clemson College has been accepted by Governor Hollings and going over said plan.

1963-01-14

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that Judge Sobelof will be seeing Mr. Watkins on the morning of January 21. Attachment of an Application for Stay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the Supreme Court of the United States. Also notifying that a meeting will be taking place at 9:30 am at the Wade Hampton Hotel on January 24.

1963-01-19

Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Student Body, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Commerating students for their good behaviour and reminding them at their actions do not only reflect them as an individual, but also as the instituation of Clemson as a whole.

1963-02-04

Letter from Edwards to Pearman, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining to Pearman the expenses of the High Way Patrol.

1963-04-06

Letter from Edwards to Pearman, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has written to members of Pearman's staff who have been stationed at Clemson to express his appreciation on the magnificent job they have done, as well as an attachment of each of those letters for Pearman.

1963-04-24

Letter from Edwards to Phil Finn, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12
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Letter from Edwards to R.W. Duvall, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Clarifying that he agrees with the words listed in Duvall's letter, however, since Clemson is a state operated instiution they must follow the proper legal procedures in admitting Gantt.

1962-11-15
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Letter from Edwards to Rogers, September 1962 Clemson University Libraries Fowarding a file of all the papers that Edwards has pertaining the case.

1962-09-28

Letter from Edwards to Senator Gressett concerning Gantt and Fludd, Feburary 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informing the senator on the Hendrix, Gantt, and Fludd cases and how the college has handled them. Each case, Edwards consuled with Cooper, Senator Brown, and the college attorney. Talks about Senator Legare's letter to Senator Brown about how it would appear that the NAACP "plans to use Gantt and Fludd to test our segregation laws." He goes on to complement Gantt's academic ability and intelligence. He concludes the letter with three requirements of transfer students: "(a) present an honorable discharge from the institution last attended; (b) present an official transcsript of his record including entrance credits; and (c) present an official statement that he is eligible to return to the institution last attended. It is my opinion that Gantt could without doubt meet the admission requirements to Clemson College."

1961-02-02

Letter from Edwards to Senator Gressett with Gantt and Fludd's applications, February1961 Clemson University Libraries Thanks the Senator for meeting with him, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Robinson. Attaches copies of Gantt and Fludd's applications.

1961-02-09

Letter from Edwards to Vickery regarding Gantt and Fludd application letters, November 1961 Clemson University Libraries Asking Vickery to send application letters to Gantt and Fludd and to make note of when those letters are sent.

1961-11-22

Letter from Edwards to Walker regarding SLED investigation report on Gantt and Fludd, July1961 Clemson University Libraries Thanks him for the report and is returning SLED investigation report to be retained at SLED as Attorney Watkins advised.

1961-07-20

Letter from Edwards to Ward, February 1963 Clemson University Libraries Something was enclosed in the letter, though what Edwards does not state. He does, however, call it "trash."

1963-02-15

Letter from Edwards to Watkins concerning replying to Gantt, May 1962 Clemson University Libraries Edwards asking Watkins to perpare a draft of reply to Gantt's enclosed letter, which Edwards speculates, Fludd will be sending an identical letter to them soon and that Watkin's reply can be sent to both students.

1962-05-04

Letter from Edwards to Watkins regarding identical letters from Gantt and Fludd, September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Sends Gantt and Fludd letters from Sept 15 and Sept 20 noting that they are nearly identical. Edwards spoke with Senator Brown as to how to respond and decided that they should respond within the next few days telling the two students that letters were sent out August 31 stating the status of their incomplete applications and a copy of the admission policy. Senator Brown advised making the letters as brief as possible and only include the necessary information concerned.

1961-09-26

Letter from Edwards to Watkins, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Edwards thanking Watkins for his excellet job on his presentation of defense in the Harvey Gantt suit against Clemson College.

1962-11-26

Letter from Edwards to Wayne Freeman, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Discussing the article "Integration with Dignity" written by McMillian by first explaining that the meeting referenced in the article never even happened and will produce evidence to show that it never happened. He also explains that he had never threated Gressette and their relationship has always been cordial.

1963-03-15
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Letter from Edwards to William H. Hunter, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Preparing for the need to provide credentials for any doctors who need to move about campus.

1963-01-26

Letter from Edwards to Wilson C. Wearn, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a policy statement for the State Bankers' Association to read over and show their support. Also explains that he is looking for the support from the State Association of Radio and TV Broadcasters.

1963-01-07

Letter from Edwards to presidents of other White colleges in SC regarding Clemson's response to Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Edwards forwarding copies of the "summons, complain, and motion for preliminary injuction contained in Civil Action #4101", and Clemson's answer. Writes that the receipients will be interested in the letters attached as exhibits. His intent with this letter is to give the presidents time (Clemson's answer wouldn't be public for another two days) to discuss the contents with their own faculty and admin staff.

1962-07-28

Letter from Edworth to Trustees of Clemson College, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Advising as a former teacher that Gantt should be admitted if he is qualified.

1962-10-04
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Letter from Edworth to Trustees of Clemson College, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Advising as a former teacher that Gantt should be admitted if he is qualified.

1962-10-04
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Letter from Edworth to Trustees of Clemson College, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Advising as a former teacher that Gantt should be admitted if he is qualified.

1962-10-04
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Letter from Elarn to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard proclaiming that the anicent Egyptians were Caucasian and since the country became populated by the black race it has given nothing to civilzation.

1963-01-29
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Letter from Ellis to Dean of Clemson College, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries Asking Clemson to admitt Gantt in order to avoid a fight with the government, and then treat him so coldly that he disappears on his own.

1962-10-05

Letter from England to Clemson Faculty, Clemson University Libraries Commending Clemson for the traditional and true Spirit of the Southern Gentlement that they portrayed in the acceptance of Gantt.

Letter from Ernest to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope to Edwards from John H. Earnest.

1963-01-29

Letter from Ervin to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing 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 Erwin to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing 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 Etheredge to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that the first page of the Atlanta Journal had the headline: "Clemson Enrolls Negro in Calm Atmosphere" and expressing how gratifying it is for Clemson to have enrolled Gantt peacefully.

1963-01-29

Letter from Eury to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing pride for the Christian way the Clemson student body reacted during the admission of Gantt.

1963-01-29

Letter from Evans to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he is proud of how South Carolina has handled the admission of Gantt as they have put Old Miss to shame.

1963-01-30

Letter from Evans to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Praying that God may bless Clemson and all of their families for allowing Gantt to recieve an eduation and recognizing the dignity of man.

1963-01-28
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Letter from Experienced to Edwards, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries Telling Edwards that if falls under the pressure of the media and admits Gantt that he will subject the South to a world of "rape, murder, mugging, dope, deserted streets."

1962-12-08

Letter from Faile to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he is proud of the job Edwards is doing as president of Clemson.

1963-01-31

Letter from Fair to Alumni and Other Friends, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Attachment of a copy of Chancellor J. D. Williams address, which recieve favourable reaction for setting the case for the University and the South.

1963-04-01

Letter from Falkner to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he is proud of the way Edwards has responded during the Gantt situation and extending his support.

1963-01-25

Letter from Faver to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that it is unfortunate that the press, the courts, and the public opinion have made the Gantt situation so public, but he is proud of how Clemson has handled it.

1963-01-29

Letter from Felker to Clemson College, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Trying to recruit new members to his white supermancy group and expressing his disgust that a black man has been admitted to Clemson, saying that more and more will continue to come unless the Southern people stand up and fight.

1963-01-23

Letter from Finn to Howard Nottingham, page 1, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12-08
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Letter from Finn to Howard Nottingham, page 2, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12-08
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Letter from Finn to Phil Finn, December 1962 Clemson University Libraries

1962-12
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Letter from Fleming to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing 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.

1963-01-24
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Letter from Fleming to Joe Sherman, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that South Carolina news media will operate with dignity and decorum and will not tolerate unreasonable restrictions that will make it difficult to obtain unbaised information.

1963-01-22
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Letter from Fludd to Registrar Vickery, May 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging reciept of Vickery's letter (May 9, 1961) stating no applications from any prospective transfer students have been processed. Also providing available times for when he could have a meeting with Clemson officials about his application, and to redirect correspondence to his Charleston address.

1961-05-25

Letter from Fogle to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Urging Clemson to integrate Gantt peacefully and showing his faith that the Clemson youth will be able to handle the issue.

1962-11-19

Letter from Foster to , April 1962 Clemson University Libraries Summons for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western Distric of SC Anderson Division

1962-04-07

Letter from Foster to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Clemson and South Carolina as a whole for the sensible and law-abiding manner in which the admission of Gantt was handled.

1963-01-29

Letter from Franei to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing that he sympathsizes with Edwards on the matter of integration, as he believes in love for all men as a Catholic, but believes the races each have their place.

1963-01-31
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Letter from Fred Redmer to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Article about Clemson fighting the integration of Gantt with an angry letter to the president of Clemon College saying that Gantt should have stayed up North in Iowa as he won't be able to get a job in South Carolina and is degrading the "preservation of a 400 year Elizabethan culture from England" with his "African heritage."

1963-01-17
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Letter from Freeman to Deans' Office, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Hoping that Clemson will hold its good name and not become like Old Miss during Gantt's integration.

1963-01-29
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Letter from Freeman to Deans' Office, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Hoping that Clemson will hold its good name and not become like Old Miss during Gantt's integration.

1963-01-29
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Letter from Freeman to Edwards, March 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosed is a letter which has apparently caused Wayne to feel a little disgust for the human race at present. Wayne had recently written an article about the Gantt case and Gressette felt that the article gave the impression that Wayne had been doing things behind his back. Wayne explains that this is not true and he has told Gressette this. Due to this frustration, Wayne is feeling the need to resign from the Citizens Councils, and would have set loose on them if not for possibly embarrassing Marion. Now he is too fed up, however, as they are being led down the road to totalitarianism.

1963-03-17
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Letter from French to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards and South Carolina for restoring her faith in Americans as law-abiding people and of the value of higher education.

1963-01-29

Letter from Friday to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards on handling the Gantt situation well.

1963-01-29

Letter from Friedlander to Registrar of Clemson University, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard complimenting Clemson for the way it handled desegreation.

1963-01-30
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Letter from Friedlander to Registrar of Clemson University, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard complimenting Clemson for the way it handled desegreation.

1963-01-30
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Letter from Funderburk to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards on his outstanding, positive, and constructive leadership.

1963-01-30

Letter from Furman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he will be returning to Clemson for about a year and will leave for Nashville after.

1963-01-22
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Letter from Furman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his appreciation for how Clemson has peacefully handled the Gantt situation.

1963-01-30

Letter from Furman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he will be returning to Clemson for about a year and will leave for Nashville after.

1963-01-22
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Letter from Gantt to Clemson College - Office of Admissions, July 1959 Clemson University Libraries Asking Clemson College to send him information about expenses, courses, and requirements as he was a high school student in Charleston interested in a degree in architecuture.

1959-07-19

Letter from Gantt to Clemson College - Office of Admissions, November 1960 Clemson University Libraries Requesting Clemson to send him a bulletin for the 1960-61 school year and some applications for the Fall of 1961. Also requestings that this infomation be sent to him before November 20, 1960.

1960-11-02

Letter from Gantt to Clemson College, June 1962 Clemson University Libraries Telegram infroming Clemson College that a transcript of his grades has been forwarded to the admissions office and that he is ready to be interviewed.

1962-06-26

Letter from Gantt to McClure regarding Gantt's legal action, July 1962 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging receipt of McClure's letter. Informs the dean that he has taken action against Clemson and asking if McClure's letter still stands despite pending litigation.

1962-07-13

Letter from Gantt to Registrar Vickery regarding incomplete application, September 1961 Clemson University Libraries Identical letter to Vickery as Fludd sent acknowledging receipt of incomplete application letter sent on August 31.

1961-09-15

Letter from Gantt to Registrar Vickery, May 1961 Clemson University Libraries Acknowledging reciept of Vickery's letter (May 9, 1961) stating no applications from any prospective transfer students have been processed. Also providing available times for when he could have a meeting with Clemson officials about his application, and to redirect correspondence to his Charleston address. Almost word for word letter from Fludd to Vickery on May 25.