A letter from the State Democratic Executive Committee inquiring if Senator Burnet R. Maybank will travel with the rest of the South Carolina Delegation. Maybank declines as he must be present, in Chicago, for meetings ahead of the rest of the delegation.
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 concerning a request by the Chairman of the Speakers Bureau of the Democratic National Party asking Senator Maybank's availability as a speaker in the coming months. Senator Maybank states that he would primarily like to speak in South Carolina, but will be of assistance elsewhere if he can.
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.
Correspondence concerning a request by the National Democratic Committee that the President of the South Carolina National Bank take over a needed position in support of the party. The bank president expresses his support for the re-election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but he regrets that he cannot take on any additional duties.
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.
