Holmes collection, 1789-1977.

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Holmes collection, 1789-1977.

Professors Alester G. Holmes' and George Raymond Sherrill's research notes, drafts, and typescripts of their biography, Thomas Green Clemson: His Life and Work (1937) ; Lila Speer Pennel Holmes' (1891-1977) records related to the restoration of Fort Hill, John C. Calhoun's home on the Clemson University campus; Holmes' correspondence, articles, and speeches documenting aspects of his career as a teacher and historian in South Carolina. Correspondents include Charles Wiltse, Margaret Calhoun, Ethel B. Mitchell, Robert L. Meriwether, and David Kohn.

4 boxes (2 cubic ft.)

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Calhoun, Margaret

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Meriwether, Robert Lee, 1890-1958

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Clemson university

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Courses in Computer Science first offered, 1965-1966. Department of Computer Science created July 1, 1978. Albert Turner, Acting Head, July 1978-April 1979; Head, 1979-1993. Stephen T. Hedetniemi, Acting Department Head, 1993-1994; Head, 1994-1995; Chair, 1995-1997. Harold Grossman, Acting Chair, 1997-1998. John C. Peck, Chair, 1998-2000. Pradip Srimani, Chair, 2000-present. Master of Science degree program instituted 1980-1981. From the description of Department of Computer Science ...

Holmes, Alester G. (Alester Garden), 1876-1953

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Kohn, David, 1880-1973

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Sherrill, George R. (George Raymond), 1892-

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Mitchell, Ethel B.

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Mrs. Mitchell was president of the John C. Calhoun Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. From the description of Ethel Mitchell collection, 1938, 1940, 1955, 1961. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18932482 ...

Clemson, Thomas Green, 1807-1888

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Thomas Green Clemson (1807-1888) was an engineer, government official, artist, art collector and linguist, promoter of scientific farming and education, founder of Clemson College (now Clemson University). From the description of Thomas Green Clemson papers. 1786-2000, (bulk 1844-1888). (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18527953 ...

Wiltse, Charles M. (Charles Maurice), 1907-1990

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Charles M. Wiltse, Cornell graduate; employed by New York in government research and public administration; assistant to director of Education for the National Youth Administration until 1940 when Dutton Publishing Co. commissioned him to write a Calhoun biography. In 1943 he served for a short time in the U.S. Army until he received a disability discharge. He then took a position with the war production board. Between 1942-1951 he wrote and published his three volume biography of John C. Calhou...

Holmes, Lila Speer Pennel, 1891-1977

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