A letter from a South Carolina constituent thanking Representative Rivers for his stand against civil rights legislation and voicing the opinion that there is a need to reduce the Government budget, especially concerning foreign policy spending.
A three-page letter from a South Carolina constituent protesting civil rights legislation and the power of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The constituent especially believes that the NAACP and left-wing organizations are all tied in with the Communists.
Correspondence concerning a letter from Representative L. Mendel Rivers expressing appreciation for Senator O'Mahoney's fairness despite favoring civil rights legislation. Rivers wrote the Senator in response to an editorial from the Charleston News and Courier titled "Senator O'Mahoney Understands Threat to Liberty in 'Civil Rights' Bill." The article is not present.
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.
Correspondence concerning a constituents concern for the protection of state's rights in the South. Representative Forrester praised L. Mendel Rivers for his staunch defense of state's rights.
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 a Texas resident protesting the Eisenhower Doctrine and the Civil Rights Act of 1957 on the grounds of a violation of Constitutional American principles.
Correspondence between a Charleston constituent and Representative Rivers concerning a Right-to-Work amendment supported by Rivers. The constituent is strongly opposed to Right-to-Work legislation and compared Rivers' support for this legislation with support for civil rights legislation to combat segregation.
