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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.

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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.

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Letter from Ben to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Showing his support for how Edwards has handled the Gantt case in a dignified and good order.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Barr to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Explaining that Edwards has handled the Gantt situation very well and that times have changed so that the only thing one can do is try to bring about peaceful coexistance.

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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.

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Letter from Gaulden to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Commending Clemson for their intelligent and careful handling of the Gantt affair, explaining that it may be dissapointing that Gantt will be admitted, but it is better than destorying a fine school through resistance.

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Letter from Broomfield to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram expressing how proud she is of the way Edwards has been handling the Gantt case and preserving the Clemson name.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Milling to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing her relief that Clemson is leading South Carolina towards the ideals that make honourable and decent human beings.

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Letter from Milling to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram expressing that he is proud of Clemson for setting an example by coping with a problem which other have voided.

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Letter from John Smith to G.E. Metz and H.G. Moody, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Phone call concerning the Gantt case where "Mr. Smith" expressing his opinion that the administration and the Board of Trustees are traitors and have "sold out the South."

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Letter from Pascoe to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his idea that if the Colleges of South Carolina were under the Direction of the F&AM or the SOOF they could countryon entrance and elimate any undesirable elements.

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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.

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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.

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Statement from Edwards to media, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Prepared Statement of R. C. Edwards to Representatives of the Various News Media Assmebled at Clemson to Cover the Admission of Harvey Gantt as a Student in the Clemson College School of Architecture

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Letter from McNeil to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Praying that Gods Holdy Spirit will guide Edwards in mind, body, and soul during this new era in history.

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Ingalls to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Clemson for how it has handled the integration issue and explaining that he thinks the whole problem could be solved if the government would just upgrade the black schools to the quality of that of white schools.

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Letter from James to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Extending their commendations for the statesmanlike and Christian manner in which Edwards has handled the Gantt affairs.

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Letter from to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Article about how the United Nations is planning to take over America and President Kennedy is delivering the good Christian people into the hands of the Christ-hating Soviet savages. On the back is a letter written to Edwards expressing that this is why integration must be stopped.

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Letter from Bellin to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Wishing Edwards and Clemson well for taking the first step in South Carolina in admitting a black student.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Gorsuch to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Asking Edwards to stand against integration as the black population is filled with sexual deviation and will destory his school.

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Letter from Grandma to , January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Asking Clemson students to accept Gantt as everything about him is the same as them besides the colour of his skin.

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Letter from A Friend to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Urging Clemson to keep the media away from Gantt and to place Gantt in a separate housing area from the white students so they will not have to share a bathroom.

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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.

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Letter from Goggans to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram asking Edwards to stand a peaceful integration.

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Letter from Holmes to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram expressing that Holmes is thinking of Clemson and blessing him.

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Letter from to Board of Directors, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries A resolution that was passed by the Directors of the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce commending Edwards and Donald Russell for their efforts during the Gantt situation.

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Letter from Hopkins to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing their belief that their father, who was a chairman of the Board at Clemson, would endorse Edwards policy to prevent a crisis at Clemson with the admisson of Gantt if he were alive.

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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.

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Letter from Harries to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Showing her support and praying that Edwards will accomplish the Gantt situation with dignity.

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Letter from Bland to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram about how Clemson is taking an admirable stand of desegregation and peaceful enrollment will proclaim that they are "country gentlemen."

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Letter from Winters to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Appreciating Clemson for the dignity and composure with which it has met in face of the Gantt situation.

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Letter from Winters to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Appreciating Clemson for the dignity and composure with which it has met in face of the Gantt situation.

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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.

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Letter from Burton to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing his appreciation for how Clemson has been accepting Gantt and upholding the Clemson name.

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

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

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Letter from Grandma to , January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Asking Clemson students to accept Gantt as everything about him is the same as them besides the colour of his skin.

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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.

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Letter from Rawls to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope addressed to Edwards labelled Special Delivery.

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Letter from O'Neil to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram congraulating Clemson, wishing that the banner wave high and bright.

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Neely to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing how proud she is of Clemson for the wisdom it has used to set an example to the rest of the South.

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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.

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

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Letter from desJardins to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Postcard congratulating Edwards for acting like a college president should and making South Carolinians giants among Americans.

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Letter from Burguson to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Telegram congratulating Clemson on their actions in Gantt's enrollment that have upheld South Carolina's dignity.

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

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Allison to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Extending his thanks for how Clemson has handled school intergration and praising him for his leadership skills.

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Letter from Hamlin to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Clemson on the excellent maturity shown in the admission of Gantt.

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Letter from Garber to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Expressing how proud he is of Clemson for integrating Gantt peacefully.

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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.

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Letter from Miller to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Envelope adressed to Edwards from Eld. E. Miller in N.Y.C.

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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.

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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.

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Letter from Lamm to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Thanking Clemson for how it has acted during Gantt's admission.

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

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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.

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Letter from Aueraker to Edwards, January 1963 Clemson University Libraries Congratulating Edwards and Gov. Russell on the stand they have taken in support of law and order in Clemson during the integration problem.

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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.

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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.