Edens, J. Drake (James Drake), 1925-
Variant namesRecognized as the father of the modern Republican Party in South Carolina; born in Blythewood, near Columbia, S.C.
Edens campaigned for Charles E. Boineau, Jr.; William D. Workman, Jr.; Barry Goldwater; Albert Watson; and Richard Nixon. He served as chair of the Republican Party of South Carolina, 1963-1965, and Republican National Committeeman for South Carolina, 1965-1972.
From the description of J. Drake Edens papers, 1943-1982; (bulk, 1961-1982). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 30479822
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| creatorOf | Edens, J. Drake (James Drake), 1925-1982. J. Drake Edens papers, 1943-1982; (bulk, 1961-1982). | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Duffy, James, 1932-. James Duffy papers. 1960-1973. | Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library | |
| referencedIn | Edens, Jenny. J. Drake Edens, Jr. and the modern day Republican Party, 1979. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Edens Food Stores (firm) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Edens, Jenny. | person |
| associatedWith | Edens, Jenny. | person |
| associatedWith | Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 | person |
| associatedWith | Republican Party (S.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Congress | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Watson, Albert. | person |
| associatedWith | Workman, William D. (William Douglas), 1914-1990. | person |
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Birth 1925-05-13
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