A two-page essay espousing the merits of the Southern Democratic Party, a third party breaking away from the regular Democratic Party that opposed President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal, and black membership in the Democratic Party.
A letter from South Carolina attorney Charles A. Young concerning a news story reporting that Senator Maybank might not attend the South Carolina State Convention in Columbia. Young expresses his opinion that the convention will be a "red hot affair."
A copy of a letter from Senator Maybank thanking Ransome Williams for his unanimous election as Chairman of the South Carolina Delegation to the 1944 National Democratic Party Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
A letter concerning Senator Maybank's plans at the South Carolina State Convention including his desire to vote for an uninstructed delegation and to oppose the election of Eugene S. Blease as Chairman.
A telegram from the Chairman of the Speakers Bureau of the Democratic National Committee requesting Senator Burnet R. Maybank's availability for speaking assignments just prior to the General Election on November 7th.
A copy of a three-page letter from Senator Maybank written in response to questions posed by M. B. Barkley. Senator Maybank comments on activities at the South Carolina State Convention, the vote of the Charleston delegation, the "two-thirds rule," the election of Eugene S. Blease as Chairman, and the re-election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A 27-page typed transcript of a meeting of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina with a sub-committee of the Democratic National Committee on July 17, 1944, at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting was held to hear the contest of delegates that had been selected by the convention of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina to be seated as delegates from South Carolina. The committee consisted of Oscar R. Ewing as Chairman, David Kelly (North Dakota), Tracy McCracken (Wyoming), Ida Kayser (Minnesota), Jenny M. O'Hearn (South Dakota), and Mary S. Kelliher (Iowa). Delegates of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina were represented by founder John McCray. The delegation certified by the Democratic Party of South Carolina were represented by Senator Burnet R. Maybank.
A copy of a news release from Columbia, South Carolina, listing the 36 delegates selected at the state democratic convention to be sent to the Democratic National Party convention in Chicago, Illinois. Six delegates from each congressional district with three alternatives for each.
A letter from John H. McCray (Chairman of the Progressive Democratic Party) to Oscar R. Ewing who served as Chairman of a meeting of the Progressive Democratic Party with a sub-committee of the National Democratic Committee on July 17, 1944. McCray thanks the Committee for hearing their case and expresses his party’s desire to continue fighting for their cause.
Lists of state primary elections for 1944 listed alphabetically by state and then by date. Also listed are Senators who terms expire from those states, the type of election, and the filing date. Also included is a description of the rules and regulations for each state.
A telegram from Winchester Smith suggesting early closing of entries in order to expedite the printing of county tickets and mailing them to members of the armed services.
Correspondence concerning a resolution from Sumter, South Carolina, to re-adopt the "two-thirds rule" and the possibility of instituting a preferential primary.
Correspondence concerning a Charleston, South Carolina, democrat's opposition to the re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term in office. The constituent is concerned that South Carolina delegates sent to the 1944 Democratic National Convention will not fully represent those democrats who oppose the re-nomination of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Senator Maybank responds that he understands the constituent's views and that although he himself does not always agree with everything the Democratic Party does, he is a "party man" and will always stand by his party.
A copy of a letter from the Chairman of the Southern Democratic Party expressing concern that black voters will outnumber white voters. Richard M. Jeffries responds coldly and expresses his opinion that the Southern Democratic Party is actually aiding the black vote in South Carolina by continually stirring up trouble in South Carolina.
A four-page letter from the County Chairman of Newberry, South Carolina, requesting consideration of a number of newly proposed rules and regulations governing the primaries, including the need to maintain the white primary.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's attendance at the South Carolina State Convention. Senator Maybank stated that he would not be able to attend if he was still needed in the poll tax debate.
Lists of state primary elections for 1944 listed alphabetically by state and then by date. Also listed are Senators whose terms expire from those states, the type of election, and the filing date. Also included is a description of the rules and regulations for each state.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's transfer of excess campaign funds to the Democratic National Committee as a credit from South Carolina's Democratic Party.
A letter concerning a South Carolina constituent’s disapproval of the re-election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Senator Maybank responded by voicing his support for the President's re-election and his opinion that the war would have lasted longer without the President's re-election.
Correspondence concerning the need for a meeting of the South Carolina Delegates prior to the 1944 Democratic National Convention to discuss the Progressive Democratic Party.
A letter from the Director of Publicity of the Democratic National Committee concerning his new appointment and a request for the forwarding of all opposition literature to his office.
A letter concerning the selection of a Chairman and National Committeeman for the South Carolina delegation to the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Smith states that he will try and get Senator Maybank appointed as Chairman.
Correspondence concerning an offer of support from Jennings Cauthen, of the Charleston Evening Post, to Senator Maybank in his struggle against the Progressive Democratic Party's attempt to be seated as delegates from South Carolina at the 1944 National Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
A telegram from an Illinois newspaper requesting Senator Maybank's position on the United States' membership in an international organization. Senator Maybank responds expressing his support.
Copies of two letters sent by Secretary of the Senate Edwin A. Halsey to Senators Scott W. Lucas and Alben W. Barkley concerning a check of $500 contributed by Senator Maybank for their re-election campaigns.
A message from the mayor of Sumter, South Carolina, requesting support for the nomination of James F. Byrnes as Vice-President to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A telegram requesting Senator Maybank's views on moving up the Democratic Primaries in South Carolina to permit soldiers to vote. Senator Maybank responds with his belief favoring this idea.
A letter from the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee thanking Senator Burnet R. Maybank for his contributions to the 1944 Democratic Presidential Election Campaign.
A letter announcing the passage of a resolution to allow Democrats of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina to select a replacement candidate for the late Hampton Fulmer to run in the General Election on November 7th.
Correspondence concerning a South Carolina constituent's Boll Weevil poison. He is offers to give it to either the Democratic Party or Republican Party.
A transcript of an address given by Senator Edgar A. Brown, over the Columbia, South Carolina, Radio Broadcasting System Station WSPA, in favor of the re-election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and in opposition to Republican nominee Thomas E. Dewey.
Correspondence concerning race-related photographs mailed to many of the delegates of the South Carolina State Democratic Convention. The photographs are not present as they were returned to Director G. Heyward Mahon.
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