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 letter from Senator Maybank concerning the impact of a recent Supreme Court Decision (Smith v. Allwright) concerning a Texas state law authorizing the Democratic Party to set its internal rules, including the use of white primaries.
A letter from the manager of a film company asking Senator Maybank if he was interested in showing the campaign film "Lest We Forget" in South Carolina.
A letter from Senator Maybank concerning the development of a third party in South Carolina. Senator Maybank argues that the creation of a third party is folly and that Democrats should instead either work toward correcting the faults of their own party or join the Republican Party instead. The newspaper clippings referred to in the letter are not present in the file.
A letter written in response to Judge Eugene S. Blease's urging that the South Carolina Delegates meet prior to attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Winchester Smith does not agree with the need for this meeting.
Correspondence between Maybank and Jefferies concerning information and requesting a survey from R. R. Sayers, Director of the Bureau of Mines, about rock deposits in lower South Carolina.
A letter from a constituent protesting the Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education to outlaw the segregation of public schools. The constituent is especially concerned that integration will lead to intermarriage.
A letter from a family in Johnston, South Carolina, protesting the integration of public schools in their town. The family fears the possibility of integration leading to intermarriage and asserts that black people living in their town are opposed to integration as well. Senator Maybank responds with similar opinion but explains that the recent Supreme Court Decision of Brown v. Board of Education will make it difficult for him to do anything.
A letter containing a resolution from the Sumter County Farm Bureau and the States Rights League of Sumter County, South Carolina, written in opposition to the ruling of the Supreme Court in the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the integration of public schools.
Six handwritten letters from South Carolina constituents written in response to a newspaper clipping concerning the Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education. The constituents request Senator Maybank's support in preventing the desegregation of public schools in South Carolina.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent concerned by the upcoming Supreme Court decision concerning segregation in public schools. Included is a racial chart listing the breakdown of white and non-white populations in each South Carolina county as of April 1, 1950. The chart's information was obtained from information compiled by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent requesting support for an amendment to alter the oath given by justices of the Supreme Court that they be guided by a strict interpretation of the constitution alone. Senator Maybank replied that he did not think the plan feasible.
A letter concerning the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. A constituent fears the decision might prove to be "a double edged sword" in the future. The clipping referred to can be found in the physical collections of the College of Charleston.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent warning Senator Maybank of the Supreme Court's further interference in the desegregation of public housing projects. Senator Maybank replied that he had made a statement to withdraw his support for public housing programs as a result of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision banning segregation in public schools.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent congratulating Senator Maybank on his withdrawal of support for the Federal Housing Program as a result of the Supreme Court decision concerning segregation.
A bill introduced to the legislature to start construction, maintenance, and operation of flood-control and navigation improvements in South Carolina by Senator Maybank.
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 letter offering views, suggestion, and requests from the Charleston Central Labor Union, looking to ensure employment immediately and fairly for locals through the Santee-Cooper River project.
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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