A letter from Jefferies regarding a previous letter from Maybank about the interest rates for the Santee-Cooper bonds. The high interest rates could cause problems and he discusses different options for them to take.
"Equal Time" host Wilhelmina Hein turns the attention to herself in this segment. In the first part of the show, Hein, pastor of Open Door Church of Charleston, answers many questions others have posed to her and she had to answer herself regarding her life as a transgender woman. In the second half of the show some pre-recorded snippets of Hein's twenty-year journey are broadcast. Sponsors for this episode: Association for Full Acceptance (AFFA) and Dr. Holly Wiegreffe Atlantic Planning Partners, Mt. Pleasant, SC.
A letter from Senator Maybank to Jefferies announcing that his amendment was passed by the Senate for $25 million as per HR 3961, page 12, with additional amendment for hearings before Buckingham Landing Dam can be built.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the General Reybold Army engineers will appear before the subcommittee Rivers and Harbors of the U.S. Senate. Maybank asks Jefferies to give full details of how the water should be released and produce electricity.
Correspondence concerning a request for further information regarding the possibility of further negotiations with the Gas and Electric Company and the City of Columbia, South Carolina. Senator Maybank could not reach Dr. Thorp but advised Nat Turner that the Gas and Electric Company had been made a holding company.
A letter written to the War Production Board by Jefferies. Jefferies shows his gratitude for the speedy approval of their application in regard to constructing a warehouse themselves.
A copy of legislation (H.R. 6127) introduced by Representative Emanuel Celler, known as the Civil Rights Act of 1957, to provide means of further securing and protecting the civil rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.
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.
Summons sent to Samuel Hart Sr. from Nathaniel Levin, secretary and treasurer of KKBE Board of Trustees, requesting Hart's presence at a meeting for the sale of synagogue seats.
A brief letter from Representative L. Mendel Rivers requesting the opportunity to appear in opposition to the Celler Civil Rights Bill when it reaches the House Rules Committee.
A letter congratulating Rivers on his speech before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Constitutional rights. Alfred is encouraged by Rivers' continued fight to protect states' rights.
Invitation to the Roper Hospital Training School for Nurses graduation ceremony. The invitation includes a program of the events, a list of graduates, and a newspaper clipping noting the graduates.
A telegram from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He asks the Senator to support the War Department on the draft issue. A response from Maybank is included, stating he will do all he can to support the program.
A telegram from Jefferies requesting invitations to the dinner at Mayflower Hotel for Jas. F. Byrnes, Senator Maybank, Charlie Jackson, six S.C. congressmen, Donald Russell, Walter Brown, and D. A. Smith.
A letter from Jefferies responding to a letter from the U.S. Surgeon General, Thomas Parran, regarding his visit to South Carolina. Jefferies wants the opportunity to welcome Parran when he gets into town.
Correspondence concerning the improvement projects for better navigation in South Carolina by Hammond and Jefferies to Senator Maybank. Maybank sets up a meeting with the Army Engineers to discuss the approval and authorization of the projects.
A transcript of a four-page speech given by Representative August E. Johansen before the House of Representatives concerning his opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Johansen argues that there is an over reliance on the federal government to solve civil rights problems and a real fear that the zeal for improving civil rights issues will get out of hand.
A letter to the Bishop W. A. Guerry from the State Advisory Board of the American Jewish Relief Committee requesting contribution towards the committee's work to aid Jewish sufferers of the war in Europe. Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin is listed as a member of the Advisory Board.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. This citizen writes on behalf of his son, who works in order to help out his struggling family. He shares the anxiety his son had once he heard the possibility of being drafted at his young age. He suggests that the number of men who are older and don't contribute to their community be considered to be drafted first.
"Equal Time" host Wilhelmina Hein interviews Lynn Moldenhauer, co-chair of A Dialogue on Religion and Sexual Orientation (ADORASO), a program offered by the Alliance for Full Acceptance that focuses on the issues of religion and sexual orientation. Moldenhauer discusses the program's background, its importance to the LGBTQ community, and how the program is working towards increased respect for LGBTQ individuals from faith-based institutions. Sponsors for this episode: Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) and David Tester with CSA Real Estate.
An article from The State newspaper, titled "Cooper Survey to Pinopolis Will Be Made," author unknown. The article acknowledges James H. Hammond and Richard Jefferies with the support of Senator Maybank, removing the first barrier in creating an inland waterway. Now a survey must be done of the project in the interest of navigation and power development.
Correspondence concerning the Santee-Cooper project and the negatives effects it could have on the local timber plants. Jefferies informs Korn that he misunderstood The State newspaper article, stating that the dam will not interfere with timber plants' business and land.
Receipt noting the purchase of a lot on Wentworth Street in Charleston, SC. by Abraham Tobias. The receipt notes the payment of mortgage and the total price paid for the lot.
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 newspaper sketch of the Battle of Fort Sumter. The illustration reads 'The main battery at Fort Sumter guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the channel during the action of April 12.'
A letter from a mother in South Carolina asking Senator Maybank to reconsider changing the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. She wants her son to at least finish college. She mentions that married men and "negros" are being left home while teenage boys are being considered. A response from Maybank is included, thanking her for the letter and suggestions.
A six-page letter from members of Congress opposed to the civil rights bill. The congressmen specifically cite extraordinary powers given to the attorney general, the removal of the right of trial by jury in contempt cases, and the superseding of state courts by federal courts for civil rights cases. Representative Rivers is a signatory of the letter.
A letter from a Florida resident to Representative Syd Herlong, Jr. expressing his vehement opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Copies of the letter were sent to many other congressmen and senators including Representative L. Mendel Rivers.
Program for the confirmation services of the Georgetown Hebrew Congregation held at KKBE in Charleston, SC. The program includes a schedule of the service, and a list of the confirmants.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the Army Munitition Board aprroved "126,437" and "126438." Maybank advises Jefferies to move forward with construction on the Santee project in Berkley County.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the WPB AM advised they approved the Santee-Cooper office and its construction. They now await final approval form the Army Munitition Board.
A response from Senator Maybank to a letter concerning the progress of the Santee-Cooper purchase and the Public Works Administration's refusal to confirm Richard M. Jefferies as General Counsel of the South Carolina Public Service Authority.
A correction to notice concerning a request by the South Carolina State Highway Department to extend the date for construction of the highway bridge for the Santee-Cooper Project.
Two letters from Senator Maybank written in response to letters from E. T. Heyward concerning the future of the Santee-Cooper and Senator Maybank's continued interest in the project.
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 letter from Bissell, President of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Opening statement congratulates Maybank on his courageous stand against the Civil Rights bills then goes into Charleston becoming an important and competitive seaport once again through the Santee-Cooper River project.
"Equal Time" host Wilhelmina Hein interviews Harlan Greene, historian and author of several novels. Greene discusses his novels, Charleston history, and the importance of LGBTQ representation in the historic record. Sponsors for this episode: Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA).
A letter from the U.S. Army Chief of Engineers to Senator Maybank regarding the project to improve the navigability of the Cooper River by the United States Army Engineers. He states at the moment, the department does not have the necessary authority to start improvement.
