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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A copy of a two-page letter from Senator Maybank written in response to questions posed by T. R. Waring of the News and Courier. Senator Maybank comments on the re-nomination of the President, speculation on the Vice-President, the "Two Thirds Rule," the platform, the Progressive Democratic Party, and Eugene S. Blease's election as Chairman.
A letter containing a resolution to be submitted to the Greenville County Democratic Convention that is in favor of sending an unistructed delegation to the Democratic National Convention.
A copy of a two-page letter from Senator Maybank concerning Senator Maybank's political enemy Judge Eugene S. Blease and Senator Maybank's decision to support an uninstructed delegation.
A letter concerning the coming South Carolina State Democratic Convention including support for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, changes to the rules of the convention, and the selection of a National Committeeman.
A certified copy of a resolution, adopted at the bi-annual convention of the Democratic Party of South Carolina on May 17, 1944, pledging to continue the South Carolina Democratic party as a party of and for white Democrats only and that "no negro shall be admitted to membership in our party." The resolution is written in direct opposition to the formation of the rival Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina that sought permission to send delegates to the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Senator Maybank requested a certified copy of the resolution.
A copy of a drafted resolution for the South Carolina Democratic State Convention to go on record as instructing the delegation to renominate President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A copy of the statements and views of Senator Burnet R. Maybank including his support for an uninstructed delegation from South Carolina to the 1944 Democratic National Convention and the need for a resolution protesting the interference of the Federal Government against the South Carolina State Election Laws.
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