Letter from England to Clemson Faculty,Clemson University LibrariesCommending Clemson for the traditional and true Spirit of the Southern Gentlement that they portrayed in the acceptance of Gantt.
Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesVol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Continuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesContinuation of Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesVol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Oxford: A Warning For AmericansClemson University LibrariesOxford: A Warning For Americans - Published and Distributed as a Public Service by the Mississippi State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesVol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesVol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary InjunctionClemson University LibrariesDefendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Opinion for the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesFinding of Fact, Conclusion of Law, and Opinion for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Plaintiff's Brief Statement for the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesPlaintiff's Brief Statement for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Plaintiff's Brief Statement for the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesPlaintiff's Brief Statement for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Defendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary InjunctionClemson University LibrariesDefendants' Reply Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Vol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt caseClemson University LibrariesVol. II of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Friends and family of the Gantts, circa 1969Clemson University LibrariesFront row (left to right): Harry Jones, Anna Lou Reid, Shirley Jones; Middle Row: Lace Pinckney, Sonya Gantt, Rebecca Gilyard, Lawerce Reid, unknown, unknown, Harold Hill, Joey Pinckney; Back: Gladys Gant. Home of Dr. Harold E. Hill.
Friends and family of the Gantts, circa 1969Clemson University LibrariesFront row (left to right): Harry Jones, Lace Pinck, Anna Reid, Sonya Gantt, Rebecca Gilyard, Lawerce Reid. Back: Shirley Jones, Floyd Gant, Gladys Gant.
Cindy Gantt with Archie Gilyard, circa 1969Clemson University LibrariesLeft to right: Archie Gilyard, Lucinda "Cindy" Gantt, TeCora Riley at the Hill Home. The Gantts stayed with the Gilyards after they married.
Letter from Berry to Gantt, July 1959Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that a catalog for Clemson College will be sent to him with all the entrance requirements and expenses. Also enclosed was and application card.
Letter from Berry to Gantt, November 1960Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that their supply of catalogs has been exhausted and Gantt may expect to recieve a copy of the new edition upon publication in April, 1961. An application card was also enclosed.
1960-11-08
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, January 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application to Clemson has been recieved, however, due to the South Carolina Regional Education Board paying for the difference in cost between in-state and out-of-state enrollment and Gantt's satisfactory progress at Iowa State University they returned his application.
1961-01-19
Letter from Gantt to Vickery, February 1961Clemson University LibrariesExplaining 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 from Edwards to Senator Gressett concerning Gantt and Fludd, Feburary 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming 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."
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, February 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application has been recieved and is being placed with the pending applications.
1961-02-17
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, February 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application has been recieved and is being placed with the pending applications.
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, May 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that no application from any transfer students have been processed at this date and time.
1961-05-09
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, May 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that no application from any transfer students have been processed at this date and time.
1961-05-09
Letter from Fludd to Registrar Vickery, May 1961Clemson University LibrariesAcknowledging 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 Gantt to Registrar Vickery, May 1961Clemson University LibrariesAcknowledging 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.
1961-05-29
Letter from Vickery to Fludd, June 1961Clemson University LibrariesAcknowledging receipt of Fludd's May 25 letter. Lists requirements for application: "1. Satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board tests and forwarding scores. 2. Official transcript of academic record at current institution. 3. Statement from current institution that he is entitled to honorable discharge and eligible for return." Vickery writes that they have not received any of this material and to please send right away to be considered.
Receipt of letter regarding background checks on Fludd and Gantt, June 1961Clemson University LibrariesAcknowledging receipt of letter from June 8, 1961. "A thorough check of all local police and court records has been made. We have not found any police records on either of the above named subjects [Fludd and Gantt]."
Letter with background information on Gantt and Fludd, June 1961Clemson University LibrariesAttached 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 Gantt to Vickery, June 1961Clemson University LibrariesExplaining that he is making an effort to complete all the necessary requirements without delay.
Letter from Edwards to Gressette regarding college board exam scores of Gantt and Fludd, July 1961Clemson University LibrariesEdwards 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.
1961-07-20
Letter from Watkins to Perry, July 1961Clemson University LibrariesWatkins informs Matthew Perry, Gantt's attorney, that his office is representing Clemson. States that Gantt contacted Dean McClure on July 2nd, after the lawsuit was brought up, and that it wouild be "highly inappropriate" that there be any further consideration of Gantt's application while litigation is pending. All future communications between their respective clients should be done through attorneys.
1961-07-24
Letter from Office of Registrar at Clemson College to Gantt, August 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application for admission to Clemson for 1961-62 was incomplete and explaining that there would be no time for him to send in the necessary paper work by the time the semester starts.
Letter from Office of Registrar at Clemson College to Gantt, August 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application for admission to Clemson for 1961-62 was incomplete and explaining that there would be no time for him to send in the necessary paper work by the time the semester starts.
Letter from Office of Registrar at Clemson College to Gantt, August 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application for admission to Clemson for 1961-62 was incomplete and explaining that there would be no time for him to send in the necessary paper work by the time the semester starts.
Letter from Office of Registrar at Clemson College to Gantt, August 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application for admission to Clemson for 1961-62 was incomplete and explaining that there would be no time for him to send in the necessary paper work by the time the semester starts.
Letter from Edwards to Gressette with solution to "problem at hand", September 1961Clemson University LibrariesEdwards 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.
Letter from Edwards to Watkins regarding identical letters from Gantt and Fludd, September 1961Clemson University LibrariesSends 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.
Letter from Vickery to Gantt regarding cancellation of Gantt's application to Clemson, October 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application to Clemson for attendance in September of 1961 has been canceled as indicated by the letters sent out August 31, and they have no pending applications from Gantt at this time. Informs Gantt that he can apply for admission at the beginning of the next semester. It is not necessary for Gantt to retake the college exams, but he must provide trascript of college work completed to the time of entrance request, and evidence of his good standing at his current college. Once those have been sent to Clemson he may be called for personal interview before final decision is made.
1961-10-12
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, October 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that there is no longer an application of his pending in the Clemson system and that all incomplete applications were also cancelled. Also letting him know he may apply for admission at the beginning of any subsequent semester.
1961-10-13
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, October 1961Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that there is no longer an application of his pending in the Clemson system and that all incomplete applications were also cancelled. Also letting him know he may apply for admission at the beginning of any subsequent semester.
1961-10-13
Letter from Gantt to Vickery, November 1961Clemson University LibrariesAsking that the college use his application that had been cancelled for the next ensuring semesters as he would like to enter Clemson as soon as possible.
Letter from Gantt to Vickery, December 1961Clemson University LibrariesReturning his filled in application to Clemson and explaining that he will send a copy of his transcript from Iowa State University.
1961-12-06
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, January 1962Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his application to Clemson has been recieved, however, due to the South Carolina Regional Education Board paying for the difference in cost between in-state and out-of-state enrollment and Gantt's satisfactory progress at Iowa State University they returned his application.
1962-01-19
Newspaper clipping about Clemson and Gantt, January 1962Clemson University LibrariesNewspaper clipping about Clemson denying that they had rejected Gantt because of his race, but rather because he did not complete his application.
Letter from Foster to , April 1962Clemson University LibrariesSummons for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western Distric of SC Anderson Division
Letter from Edwards to Watkins concerning replying to Gantt, May 1962Clemson University LibrariesEdwards 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.
Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking for an admissions interview immediately, June 1962Clemson University LibrariesTelegram 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 Gantt to Clemson College, June 1962Clemson University LibrariesTelegram 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 Vickery to Gantt, June 1962Clemson University LibrariesTelegram 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.
Letter from Vickery to Gantt, July 1962Clemson University LibrariesInforming Gantt that his transcript has been submitted to the School of Architecture for analysis to see which classes can be transferred over. Due to the difficulty in this, he requests a portfolio of Gantt's work in architectual design and drawing. Also recommends that he come to Clemson for a conference.
1962-07-02
Summons for the Clemson v. Gantt case, July 1962Clemson University LibrariesSummons for the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Complaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case, July 1969Clemson University LibrariesComplaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division
Complaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case, July 1968Clemson University LibrariesComplaint of the Clemson v. Gantt case in the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina Anderson Division