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 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.
Correspondence concerning mailed WPB and additional information about the construction of the Horry Transmission Line to Senator Maybank to pass on to a Mr. Krug.
A letter from Senator Maybank to inform Jefferies that he wouldn't be able to give a very detailed endorsement of the project because he doesn't know much but gives Jefferies permission to give his endorsement as he sees fit.
A brief letter from Senator Maybank with a copy of a letter he received from General Reybold about the Cooper River project. Maybank hopes Reybold's letter will offer clarification to Jefferies about the project.
Correspondence concerning Korn Industries, Inc. protesting against the construction of the Santee-Cooper navigation project. Jefferies writes back to make sure all parties' interests are protected and respected before decisions are made. Edwards agrees, understanding that the navigation project is indeed highly important.
A letter from the General Manager of the South Carolina Public Service Authority to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation requesting details on insuring the Santee-Cooper Project with insurance for war risk losses.
Letters written by Senator Maybank, to the Administrator of the Federal Works Agency on behalf of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, concerning an amendment to the Indenture to permit the acquisition of additional facilities. The Authority proposed for a revision to their indenture and felt they were not being fully considered by the Public Works Authority (PWA).
A copy of a proposed draft to be introduced at the South Carolina General Assembly concerning the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. Also included is an accompanying letter from the General Manager of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and letter of thanks from Senator Maybank.
Correspondence between Maybank and Jefferies concerning additional information about the construction of the Horry Transmission Line being received. Maybank hasn't received any information yet but has inquired.
Correspondence concerning a copy of a letter sent to Senator Maybank by Manning, addressing the District Engineer of the U.S. Army Engineers. Manning expresses the South Carolina Ports Authority interest in the Santee-Cooper River project.
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.