Letter from Watkins to Wilson, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesLetting Wilson know that they will wait until the Gantt case has progressed further before asking for a complete bill, but are enclosing a bill for some pocket expenses.
Letter from Weeden to J. P. Strom, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesPreparing for any racial incident, disorder, and riot at Clemson College after the ruling. Also trying to get premissions from the State Highway Department to help on this matter.
Letter from Edwards to M. H. Whetsell, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAttachment 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.
Letter from Derrick to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAppreciating Edwards intellectual understanding of the situation that Clemson was facing and showing his support.
1963-01-07
Letter from Whetsell to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing his intent to attent the Annual Meeting of the South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce and the support of the South Carolina Bankers Association.
Letter from Edwards to Wilson C. Wearn, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAttachment 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 M. H. Whetsell, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesThanking 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 Lynn to Earle Morris, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesWarning Edwards of a threat he had heard of a group of Clemson boys who pledged that if Gantt was admitted to Clemson he would "never life to finish."
Letter from Welborn to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesA poem about Harvey Gantt and how he should be allowed to seek the education he desires and that the South could learn from him.
1963-01-09
Letter from Martin to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGiving his support, and the support of various church groups in South Carolina, towards Edwards struggle with the race relations facing South Carolina at the time. Explaining that they are planning to issue a statement with their signatures when the case has been completed by the courts.
Letter from Miller to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining 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.
Letter from Miller to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining 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.
Letter from Edwards to Governor Hollings, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesListing 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.
Letter from Edwards to Governor Hollings, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesListing 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.
Letter from Hollings to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that Edwards plan has been approved and any action needed to keep the peace will be prepared. Also notifying that the plan has been left for Governor Russell for when he takes over.
Letter from Hollings to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that Edwards plan has been approved and any action needed to keep the peace will be prepared. Also notifying that the plan has been left for Governor Russell for when he takes over.
Letter from Edwards to McLeod, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesWith 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.
Letter from Stallings to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing her pride for Clemson students who spoke about Gantt's admission with intelligence, quiet dignity, and a sense of democratic fair play.
Letter from McCahan to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesPostcard explaining that he approves of Edwards methods to remain peaceful and dignifed during Gantt's admission.
Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesNotifying 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.
Letter from to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesHoping that Clemson wins the case as he does not feel Gantt has any reason to go to Clemson and is just being persuaded by the NACCP.
Letter from Fred Redmer to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesArticle 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."
Letter from Will to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExpressing her 'sympathy' that Edwards has to admit Gantt, saying that he should drop Gantt off at the White House or burn the college down before he lets him enter.
Letter from to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesHoping that Clemson wins the case as he does not feel Gantt has any reason to go to Clemson and is just being persuaded by the NACCP.
Letter from McCahan to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesPostcard explaining that he approves of Edwards methods to remain peaceful and dignifed during Gantt's admission.
Letter from Metz to Gordon W. Sweet, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesEnclosed were a copy of Edwards' letter to Hollings and a copy of the plan submitted. Also enclosed was the Governor's reply, where he approved the plan and authorized various law enforcement agencies to participate and assume resonsiblilties as indicated in the plan. There is also discussion over Donald S. Russell taking office in place of Hollings, and how all the information has been transfered over to him.
1963-01-17
Letter from Thompson to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesEnclosing a copy of their letter to Governor Donald S. Russell and expressing their confidence that Clemson will conduct themselves professionally with Gantt.
Letter from Fred Redmer to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesArticle 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."
Letter from Gressman to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAttaching 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.
Letter from Coarsey to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesRejecting 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 James to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesUrging Edwards to encourage staff to make Gantt's stay at Clemson as uncomfortable as possible so that the Clemson students will not be 'brainwashed' into accepting him.
Letter from Hoke to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAsking Edwards to follow the law and not tarnish the Clemson name like Mississippi had done to itself.
1963-01-18
Letter from Blair to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesShowing his support for Clemson as he has been in the same situation in the pass, and expressing that the transition to integration may be benefitual.
Letter from Adams to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesApologizing for the trouble that Edwards is facing with Gantt trying to be admitted into Clemson and stating that most of the problems the black population face are due to their own actions.
1963-01-18
Letter from LaRue to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing what she read in an article about Old Miss and expressing her opinion that Governor Barnett should have talked to the Kennedys and stood against the integration with his protesting students.
Letter from LaRue to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing what she read in an article about Old Miss and expressing her opinion that Governor Barnett should have talked to the Kennedys and stood against the integration with his protesting students.
Letter from Campbell to Russell and Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesHoping 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 Chosland to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesClearing 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.
Letter from Conolly to John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesClaiming 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 LaRue to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing what she read in an article about Old Miss and expressing her opinion that Governor Barnett should have talked to the Kennedys and stood against the integration with his protesting students.
Letter from LaRue to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesDiscussing what she read in an article about Old Miss and expressing her opinion that Governor Barnett should have talked to the Kennedys and stood against the integration with his protesting students.
Letter from Murdoch to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesEnclosed statement and news release. Expressing his concern that Clemson will not do anything in the event of Gantt's admission that will embarrass South Carolina.
1963-01-19
Letter from Conolly to Kennedy Brothers, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesClaiming 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 Chosland to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesClearing 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.
Letter from Edwards to Members of the Clemson Board of Trustees, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining 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.
Letter from Poole to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the long history of events the world has gone through and progressed, while saying that it is leading to a dark era with integration happening more and more.
Letter from Harris to Editors of the Evening Post, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesHarris' letter to the Evening Post about "The Travesty of Integration" by Carl T. Rowan where she expresses that the black population is attempting to catapult their way into a world which took the white man thousands of years to build so that they may "spawn interracial romances" in order to reach salvation of their race.
Letter from Harris to Editors of the Evening Post, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesHarris' letter to the Evening Post about "The Travesty of Integration" by Carl T. Rowan where she expresses that the black population is attempting to catapult their way into a world which took the white man thousands of years to build so that they may "spawn interracial romances" in order to reach salvation of their race.
Letter from Poole to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the long history of events the world has gone through and progressed, while saying that it is leading to a dark era with integration happening more and more.
Letter from Smith to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesSuggesting that Edwards tell Clemson students to give Gantt the 'silent treatment' and completely ignore him.
1963-01-20
Letter from Poole to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the long history of events the world has gone through and progressed, while saying that it is leading to a dark era with integration happening more and more.
Letter from Poole to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the long history of events the world has gone through and progressed, while saying that it is leading to a dark era with integration happening more and more.
Letter from Poole to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesGoing over the long history of events the world has gone through and progressed, while saying that it is leading to a dark era with integration happening more and more.
Letter from Lawrence to Editors, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesAccusing Clemson of adding to the humilation of South Carolina during the integration of Gantt by allowing him to have publicity and explaining that the South could have won the 'integration war' if they had stood together instead of 'pointing the finger' at each other in order to win the 'bully's' favour.
Letter from Harrelson to Edwards, January 1963Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that he has talked with Biship Hardin about air conditioning the Episocopal Residence and that approximately $3,000.00 could be made available to fund the project.