Correspondence concerning a request for a hearing by representatives from South Carolina before the House Committee on the Judiciary concerning civil rights.
A letter from a South Carolina native, living in Michigan, to the Democratic Leader of the Senate, Lyndon B. Johnson, concerning the privilege of filibustering in the Senate on the matter of civil rights for black people and fears concerning overspending by the United States government. Copies of the letter were sent to a number of southern Senators and Representatives including L. Mendel Rivers.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent greatly troubled by the passage of civil rights legislation in the House and especially concerned about the recent rulings of the United States Supreme Court.
A letter from a Charleston, South Carolina, constituent expressing opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and thanking Representative Rivers for his support.
A letter from the Governor of South Carolina containing copies of telegrams from the Governor to the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Speaker of the House requesting that a representative from South Carolina be given a chance to be heard concerning civil rights legislation pending before the House Judiciary Committee.
A letter from the Mayor and Council Members of Elloree, South Carolina, commending Representative L. Mendel Rivers for his stand against the civil rights bill.
A postcard from a South Carolina constituent condemning Representative Rivers' stand against the civil rights bill. The constituent reminds Rivers that he will remember him when he runs for reelection.
A letter notifying Representative Rivers of the passage of a resolution, by the Olanta Citizens Council, commending Rivers' stand on segregation and civil rights.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent heartily thanking Representative Rivers for his stand before the House Judiciary Committee concerning civil rights legislation.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent voicing his strong opposition to the proposed civil rights bill. The constituent declared that Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Representative Sam Rayburn were no friends of the South.
