Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's election as National Executive Committeeman. Governor Olin D. Johnson states that he will be glad to cooperate with Senator Maybank.
A copy of a letter from the Chairman of the Progressive Democratic Party to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee concerning the seating of delegates from the Progressive Democratic Party. Included is a list of 18 delegates and alternates elected by the party.
Correspondence concerning a request from a South Carolina constituent that the Democratic Party select a running mate for Franklin D. Roosevelt that is a World War veteran. The constituent suggests Louis A. Johnson as a possible candidate. Senator Maybank replies that he believes Henry Wallace will be re-nominated.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
A copy of a resolution, adopted at the bi-annual convention of the Democratic Party of South Carolina on May 17, 1944, pledging to continue the South Carolina Democratic Party as a party of and for white Democrats only and that "no negro shall be admitted to membership in our party." The resolution is written in direct opposition to the formation of the rival Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina that sought permission to send delegates to the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The resolution has been annotated and a section that states that "electors shall not be chosen by the State Executive Committee as they had been chosen in the past" is underlined.
A certified copy of a resolution, adopted at the bi-annual convention of the Democratic Party of South Carolina on May 17, 1944, pledging to continue the South Carolina Democratic party as a party of and for white Democrats only and that "no negro shall be admitted to membership in our party." The resolution is written in direct opposition to the formation of the rival Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina that sought permission to send delegates to the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Senator Maybank requested a certified copy of the resolution.
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.
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 copy of the instructions given to Senator Maybank to read as Chairman on behalf of the South Carolina Delegation at the meeting of the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina with a sub-committee of the Democratic National Committee on July 17, 1944.
A release from the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee concerning resolutions adopted at the 1940 Democratic National Convention and their effect upon the upcoming 1944 Democratic National Convention.
Two essays espousing the merits of the Southern Democratic Party. A third party breaking away from the regular Democratic Party that opposed President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal, and black membership in the Democratic Party.
