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Letter from Lewis to Edwards, November 1962 Clemson University Libraries Encouraging Edwards to admitt Gantt as the rest of the world considers sergragation wrong and it could be an opprotunity for Clemson students to better educate themselves with different races and languages so that when they graduate they will be able to travel.

1962-11-30
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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 Weeden to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Stating that a car was stopped on Clemson campus by a partrol car, containing 4 Kings College of NC students. Two-thirds case of beer and two opened cans were found in the car and the students were released to return home.

1963-01-29
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1962-11-30
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Letter from Miller to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining his belief that the black population is more sustainable to social diseases and could easily spread them to the white population, thus he advises that Edwards should force Gantt to take a medical test each day before attending classes to assure he has not contracted any venereal diseases and he should charge Gantt at least $10 per test.

1963-01-10
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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 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 Pearman to Edwards, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Responding to Edwards by explaining that he would arrange to pay the expenses of the patrolmen which will be stationed at the College from Easter to the end of the semester, but would like other arrangements to take care of any expenses that incurred previous to this time.

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1963-01-26
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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 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 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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Letter from Gantt to Vickery, February 1961 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that he has been recieving help for the South Carolina Regional Education Board, but believes that since he is a citizen of South Carolina that he should be able to attend Clemson College and is returning his application to be processed.

1961-02-01

Letter regarding Governor Hollings requesting forward of SLED investigation into Gantt and Fludd, July 1961 Clemson University Libraries Governor Hollings asked Walker to forward Edwards the results of the SLED investigation into Gantt and Fludd. Walker advises Edwards of the confidential nature of SLED investigations and to "handle the encolsed report accordingly."

1961-07-17

1963-01-28
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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 Attorney Watkins to President Edwards regarding application cards for Gantt and Fludd, November 1961 Clemson University Libraries Informs Edwards that all Clemson needs to do is mail Gantt and Fludd application cards, and they should be able to acquire Clemson catalogs at Iowa State themselves. No other communication is necessary.

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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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1963-01-24
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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 Harris to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Enclosing a letter she wrote the Evening Post about "The Travesty of Integraton" by Carl T. Rowan. She expresses her belief that American people have become prey to their own consitution, trying to be all things to all men, and that the country has become diseased with Communism.

1963-01-22

Letter from Gressman to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Attaching a copy of the Per Curiam - Opinion of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, an application for Stay to the United States Court of Appelas for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and a draft of a Proposed Application for Stay of Judgement of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the Supreme Court of the United States.

1963-01-18

Letter from Holland to Whom it may concern, October 1962 Clemson University Libraries A letter to Clemson with a clipping of a prayer attached. Holland expresses her concerns about Clemson being intergrated as it will lead to 'interbreeding' and she refers to the black population as children that just want more and more with the more they get.

1962-10-05

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 with background information on Gantt and Fludd, June 1961 Clemson University Libraries Attached letter with background information Watkins asked Director Todd (SC Probation Board) to obtain of Gantt and Fludd. Suggests Edwards check back with his sources to see if "these boys may have been in trouble at Orangeburg or some other point other than Charleston [probably referencing their sit in at a restaurant when they were arrested but but charges would be reversed in December 1961]."

1961-06-14

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 Gentry to R. M. Cooper, April 1963 Clemson University Libraries Stating that they did not intend to imply that the only recourse is for the Board to begin issuing public statements, even though it is implied that Edwards had threatened Gressette. He is simply upset by the injustice done to Governor Brynes and believes it originated in the Board.

1963-04-17
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Letter from Hecher to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing outrage over Kennedy sending troops to Old Miss and explaining that it is the Jewish who control the NAACP. Attached was clipping that explained why race-mixing is "stupid" and "unnatural" as it will lead to the down fall of white Christian America and Civilization.

1963-01-30
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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 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

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1962-10-13
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Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking for an admissions interview immediately, June 1962 Clemson University Libraries Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking that his application be considered and him given an interview immediately. Vickery responds two days later saying that Gantt's application is pending just like everyone else's and that Gantt will be informed of a date for the interview "as soon as other details relative to your application have been completed."

1962-06-26

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.