Jackson, Rhett,

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James Rhett Jackson is remembered as a community activist and owner of the Happy Bookseller, a store founded, 1975, in Columbia, S.C.; born, 1925, in Florence, S.C.; enlisted in the Navy, 1942; completed the Navy's V-12 training program at the University of South Carolina which was followed by midshipman's school in New York City; employed thirty years in the furniture and carpet business prior to opening of his bookstore.

From the description of Rhett Jackson papers, 1930-2003. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 54396327

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Subjects:

  • African American universities and colleges
  • Bookstore
  • Flags
  • Parole
  • Prisoners
  • Prisons

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  • South Carolina--Orangeburg (as recorded)
  • South Carolina--Columbia (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)
  • Columbia (S.C.) (as recorded)
  • Confederate States of America (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)