Affirmative Employment List for Charleston and Surrounding Areas, Myrtle Beach and Surrounding Areas, Beaufort and Surrounding Areas, and the rest of the state of South Carolina, in addition to Veterans Organizations and Services, Vocational Rehabilitation List, Affirmative Employment Beaufort, Technical Colleges, 2 Year Colleges, and Business Schools.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP recommendations for committee appointments consideration for listed committees regarding Political Action, Education, Voter Education/Registration, Economic Development, Membership, Woman of the Year, Religious Affairs, Legal Redress, and Press and Publicity.
Program review board for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, including descriptions of purpose, applicability, policy, objectives, responsibility, and procedures.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control factsheet providing statistics on health issues regarding homicide, suicide, unintentional injuries, and minorities.
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.
A bill introduced to the legislature to start construction, maintenance, and operation of flood-control and navigation improvements in South Carolina by Senator Maybank.
Document entitled, "Gotta Gripe? Contact Any of the Following, Governor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations," containing individuals in a variety of professions with their addresses and telephone numbers.
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.
The Committee on Better Racial Assurance housing assistance program, regarding "minor home repairs on homes to improve the housing standards and increase the safety conditions of those served."
South Carolina Program Assistance Line, including information regarding the Legislative Audit Council Report on a Statewide Integrated Information System for Human Services.
Proposal for the Booker T. Washington Preparatory Corp, "a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for young African-American males," including major objectives and a budget.
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 ten pound note signed by Thomas Middleton, Jacob Motte, John Neufville, and two unknown signees. The colonial currency is marked as No. 23758. The notes bears a seal with an image of a hand holding a sword upright, the year 1775, and above the images printed in Latin is "ET DEUS OMNIPOTENS," which translates to "and God almighty."
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs' Proposed Project, drafted by Bicentennial Chairman Mrs. Larry T. Riggs, outlining a project using the Bible passage, Daniel 17:32, as a guide.
Typescript constitution and By-Laws for the Client Council of Ten Counties in South Carolina including articles regarding Name, Object, Area, Membership, Officers, Duties of the Officers, and Amendments.
A twenty pound note dated March 6, 1776 and signed by Thomas Middleton, John Neufville, Thomas Corbett, Gideon Dupont, and one unknown signee. The colonial currency is marked No. 9148. It bears a seal with two hands shaking behind which are two small crossed branches. Below the image is printed 1775, and above the image is printed in Latin "FIDES PUBLICA," which translates to "public faith/trust."
A certificate appointing John Julius Alston to the post of Aide-de-Camp to the Brigadier General of the fourth Brigade Infantry with the rank of Captain on January 30, 1860. This was signed by William Henry Gist, William R. Huntt, William Alston Pringle, and James Simons.
A certificate naming John Julius Alston an attorney in the state of South Carolina on April 4, 1860, signed by John Belton O'Neall, Job Johnston, Francis H. Wardlaw, and Thomas J. Gantt.
A certificate naming John Julius Alston a solicitor in South Carolina on January 16, 1861, signed by John Belton O'Neall, Job Johnston, and Thomas J. Gantt. Chancellor Wardlaw was noted as absent. At the bottom, "United States of America" is crossed out and replaced by "Commonwealth of South Carolina."
A certificate appointing John Julius Alston to the post of Senior First Lieutenant in the Battalion of Artillery in the Regular Enlisted Force of South Carolina on August 13, 1861. This was signed by Francis Wilkinson Pickens, James A. Duffus, and William H. Peronneau.
Correspondence concerning parity and conservation payments to the farmers who were moved out of the Santee-Cooper basin to new farms with no allotment. Senator Maybank forwarded the concern from a South Carolina constituent to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and received a detailed response.
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.
Correspondence concerning the sale of abandoned Works Progress Administration (WPA) camps in the Santee-Cooper Basin. There was concern that the camps would be burned instead of sold to interested members of the public.
Correspondence concerning parity and conservation payments to the farmers who were moved out of the Santee-Cooper basin to new farms with no allotment. Senator Maybank forwarded the concern from a South Carolina constituent to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and received a detailed response.
Typed copies of observations, recorded by undercover investigators hired by the United States Navy, of 31 Charleston establishments with suspected vice problems including prostitution, the illegal sale of alcohol and narcotics, and other violations. These reports were later submitted to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Henry W. Lockwood and are referenced in the minutes of a meeting held on October 1, 1941, in Admiral William Henry Allen's office. Establishments investigated include Lotti's Place, the Acme Beer Parlor, the American Beer Parlor, Atlantic Lunch, the Casino, the Downtown Chili Shop, Harold's Tavern, Hollywood Inn, the Flag Tap Room, Izzy's Tavern, Jimmie's Place, Kates Lunch Room, Lee's Grill, L-P Cafe, Manhattan Restaurant, Mike's Beer Parlor, Mitch's Lunch Room, M. and R. Lunch Room, Little Atlantic, the V Lunch, Taxi Cabs in Charleston, the Plaza Lunch Room, Robert's Tavern, the R-W Sandwich Shop, Safety Harbor, Sevilla Beer Parlor, Ship's Inn, Spooks Tavern, the Tavern, Town Tavern, and Uneeda Lunch Room.
Correspondence concerning an erroneous ruling by the Regional Defense Public Works Division in Jacksonville, Florida, declaring school facilities in the Santee-Cooper area to be not qualified for defense area assistance. Senator Maybank contacted the director of the Regional Office and the director corrected the ruling.
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 letter from the General Manager of the South Carolina Public Service Authority requesting Senator Maybank's support in securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934, to November 1, 1938.
A letter written by the Educational Director of the South Carolina Public Service Authority in response to an inquiry about the original settlers of the area taken over by the Santee-Cooper Project.
Correspondence concerning a request by the Charleston News and Courier for comment, from South Carolina Senator Roger C. Peace, in preparation for a special edition of the newspaper on "Power and Defense" commemorating the construction of the Santee-Cooper project.
Correspondence concerning a request by the President of the First Boston Corporation to meet with Senator Maybank and discuss the financing of the South Carolina Public Service Authority. Included is a recommendation by the President of The Citadel.
A telegram from a South Carolina constituent requesting Senator Maybank's support in securing a bid for abandoned Works Progress Administration (WPA) camp buildings in the Santee-Cooper Basin. Senator Maybank stated that he had no authority in the bidding process.
Correspondence concerning the awarding of a service contract to negotiate the purchase of private utilities by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. Senator Maybank forwarded a request and recommendation for full consideration of a Charleston based law office that had assisted the Authority and Senator Maybank in the past.
Two copies of telegrams from Federal Security Agency Administrator Paul V. McNutt informing Governor Burnet R. Maybank of a government program targeting vice and prostitution affecting United States Army Camps. Also included is a brief response sent by Maybank and a telegram instructing South Carolina sheriff offices to support the program.
Correspondence concerning parity and conservation payments to the farmers who were moved out of the Santee-Cooper basin to new farms with no allotment. Senator Maybank forwarded the concern from a South Carolina constituent to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and received a detailed response.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Congress concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. The writer is a poor married woman who has worked hard to send her son to college. She states that it isn't fair to not let the young boys finish school. She then discusses married men without children and "negros" fighting in the war. She ends with offering her services instead of drafting her son.
A letter from a South Carolina lawyer to Senator Smith concerning the amendment for one year of training for eighteen and nineteen year olds before going to war, once drafted. He believes the Senator should vote down the amendment for the lengthy training would handicap the military, who are in present need of more manpower.
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 a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning proper training for eighteen and nineteen year old boys if drafted. A response from Maybank is included, greatly appreciating the constituent's views.
A letter from a South Carolinian Evangelist expressing his joy at Maybank supporting the Lee amendment to the draft bill. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft. He gives the average age of members of the Navy and Marine Corps, which is between seventeen and nineteen, demonstrating that many young men already want to join the service.
A letter from a South Carolinian supporting lowering the draft age, but that he doesn't understand taking the younger boys while those at home who are causing strikes within the war industries stay home. He believes that those workers should be put into the army. He wants the Senator to abolish the Unions for the duration of the war and put every man from seventeen to seventy in the army. A response from Maybank is included, thanking the constituent for his letter.
Correspondence between a South Carolinian and Senator Maybank concerning not changing the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft. He gives the average age of members of the Navy and Marine Corps, which is between seventeen and nineteen, demonstrating that many young men already want to join the service. The citizen than writes back stating that she never meant for her letter to appear as if she was asking for special treatment.
A letter from a South Carolina druggist to Senator Maybank protesting eighteen and nineteen year old boys being drafted for the war. He states that there are so many within the draft age who have not been called yet, men with no children, ex-criminals, and the "negros." A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft.
A letter from a South Carolina Superintendent to Senator Maybank to exclude college students from the draft, and if they are to be drafted, something should be done about the easy access to alcohol. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from the draft, and that he is supporting legislation to control the sale of alcohol.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the maturity of eighteen and nineteen year olds. He believes that the age limit should be raised to twenty-four and not draft "infants" into the war. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft.
Correspondence between Senator Maybank and the Federal Works Agency concerning the ongoing matter of securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934 to November 1, 1938. Senator Maybank stated that he was no longer connected with the South Carolina Public Service Authority and had no more interest in the matter.
Correspondence between the secretary of the Clemson Alumni Corporation to Senator Maybank. A resolution by the Corporation was sent to the Senator concerning Clemson student involvement in the war. They would like a more fixed policy about the drafting of college students. A response from Maybank is included, stating he voted in favor of lowering the age limit and not exempting college students, for he believes this is the best decision.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning eighteen and nineteen year old boys not be given an opportunity to learn a trade if drafted for the war. He states that the bill is satisfactory to those with no sons or those who have the ability to place their sons in favored positions. A response from Maybank's clerk is included, stating the letter will be called to the attention of the Senator upon his return.
A letter from a South Carolinian about a friend's son who's a student at the Citadel. He writes to Senator Maybank to inform him of the parents' feelings about their son not having a chance to finish college, fearing he won't return if drafted. A response from Maybank is included, thanking the constituent for his letter but stating no preference will be shown when the draft age changes.
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.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning proper training of eighteen and nineteen year old boys if drafted. He believes the current administration has decided to support, unnecessarily, drafting young boys and asks for the House and Senate to be the voices of reason. A response from Maybank is included, stating that he voted for the lowering of age based on the absolute necessity as outlined by the Army.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. The citizen wants the Senator to consider taking the boys after they've completed college and their commissions obtained. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft. He gives the average age of members of the Navy and Marine Corps, which is between seventeen and nineteen, demonstrating that many young men already want to join the service.
A letter from Governor of South Carolina Richard M. Jefferies informing Senator Maybank of a request by the Administrator of the Federal Works Agency for the calling of a special session of the South Carolina Legislature to consider the enactment of legislation authorizing the South Carolina Public Service Authority to acquire property from the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company in reaction to an adverse ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court in the case of Creech v. South Carolina Public Service Authority prohibiting their unification. Governor Jefferies felt the calling of a special session would be a great mistake.
A letter from the Administrator of the Federal Works Agency concerning a request to the Governor of South Carolina for the calling of a special session of the South Carolina Legislature to consider the enactment of legislation authorizing the South Carolina Public Service Authority to acquire property from the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company in reaction to an adverse ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court in the case of Creech v. South Carolina Public Service Authority prohibiting their unification.
Correspondence between Senator Maybank and the Federal Works Agency concerning the ongoing matter of securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934, to November 1, 1938. Senator Maybank stated that he was no longer connected with the South Carolina Public Service Authority or the State Government and that he had no official interest in the matter.
A letter from the South Carolina Public Service Authority informing Senator Maybank of Richard M. Jefferies' resignation as General Counsel of the South Carolina Public Service Authority.
Correspondence concerning the scheduling of a conference with the Cooper Branch of the War Production Board, South Carolina Public Service Authority, and Federal Power Commission.
A letter from a South Carolina businessman asking Senator Maybank to reconsider changing the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He starts with congratulating Maybank on the recent election. He offers his services, as a forty-year-old man, in place of his son. He has already tried to reach out to the Shell Loading plant in Charlotte and the U.S. Employment service but received no response. A response from Maybank is included, thanking him for the letter and suggestions.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He believes that any boy in his senior year of high school should not be considered in the draft. He has an eighteen-year-old son in his last year of school. He ends the letter congratulating the Senator on his reelection. A response from Maybank's secretary is included, thanking him for the letter and suggestions. The secretary will give the letter to Maybank when he returns to the office.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He starts with congratulating Maybank on his rerelection. He ask the Senator to consider exhausting other man power, especially older married men. He believes it is absurd to risk the future leaders of America and take away the opportunity to receive an higher education. A repsonse from Maybank is included, thanking him for the letter and suggestions.
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 letter from a South Carolina attorney to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He starts with congratulating Maybank on his re-election. He asks the Senator to consider exhausting other manpower and allow for boys of that age to be allowed to just volunteer. A response from Maybank is included, thanking him for the letter and suggestions.
A letter from a South Carolinian asking Senator Maybank to reconsider changing the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. She opens with giving praise to Maybank for winning the recent election. She urges him to exhaust other manpower before sending boys to war. She suggests that the boys are not "physically, morally, or mentally" prepared. She believes it a pity that the "hordes of...husky...negros" have not been drafted yet. A response from Maybank is included, stating he will keep her suggestions in mind.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He hopes that the Senator, when confronted with the bill, will decide that the boys be given a chance to become good soldiers before being deployed. A response from Maybank is included, stating he will do what is right when it comes to this legislation.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning proper training of eighteen and nineteen year old boys if drafted. She states that since their British allies make men of that age go through proper training, the United States should as well. A response from Maybank is included, thanking the citizen for her letter.
A letter from a South Carolina Judge to Senator Maybank concerning amendments (proper training) to the draft bill. He believes it would do more harm then good and the bill should be passed without any strings attached. A response from Maybank is included, greatly appreciating the constituent's views.
Brief correspondence concerning the ongoing matter of securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934 to November 1, 1938.
