Walter Thompson Cox papers, 1909-2006, (bulk 1969-2006)

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Cox, Walter T. (Walter Thompson), 1918-2006. Walter Thompson Cox papers, 1909-2006, (bulk 1969-2006)

Walter Thompson Cox papers, 1909-2006, (bulk 1969-2006)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226315830

The bulk of the athletics series consists of football bowl game travel information that was provided to Dean Cox. In addition to this material there is a ticket from the 1986 Clemson - Georgia game. Information regarding efforts to name the Athletic Training Center after longtime employee Herman McGee is also present. Among the buildings and land use records are plans for street improvements in downtown Clemson (1994), early reports regarding the Clemson University Transit system (1993), and materials related to the establishment and construction of the Walker Golf Course. Cox collected many news clippings during his lifetime; the bulk of which track the progress and evolution of events at Clemson University over the years. Obituaries of notable Clemson professors and alumni are present, along with those of prominent local figures whom Cox was acquainted with. The correspondence dates from 1909-2006. The earliest correspondence is on postcards depicting Clemson College scenes which are addressed to Blanche and Anna Tribble of Georgia. Additionally, there are letters from 1918 written by Walter T. Cox's father during his service in World War I. The bulk of the correspondence is between 1986 and 2006. Several files devoted specifically to families or individuals have been preserved as they were originally filed. These are in alphabetical order by last name following the 2006 material. There are miscellaneous items in this collection related directly to Clemson University. Of note are items in this collection related directly to Clemson University. Of note are items from the Clemson carillon dedication in 1987, a list of Faculty Senate Presidents (1956-2002), Clemson graduates earning PhD's (1921-1961), Clemson's written position regarding the Confederate Flag (2000), and correspondence and plans regarding efforts to restore the R. W. Simpson Cemetery site. The papers contain two series concerning organizations which have been designated "Clemson" and "Corporate". The bulk of the organizational material which relates to Clemson includes: Class of 1939 reunions (1950s-2006), Clemson Corps (1998-2005), Clemson University Foundation (1986-2005), and Cotton Bowl (1940) reunions (1974-2004). The corporate records almost exclusively include materials which document Cox's participation as board member. Among these are: AABCO (1969-1971), Blue Cross / Blue Shield (1969-1978), Clemson Area Retirement Center (1976-1998), Citizens & Southern National Bank (1966-1985), Santee Cooper (1965-2003), and the South Carolina State Museum Commission (1996-1998). Among items of personal interest regarding Walter Cox include a copy of his marriage certificate (1940) to his first wife Mary Johnson, handwritten reflections regarding his own "Clemson Experience", and items of congratulations upon his retirement in 1987. A series entitled "recommendations" contains materials which highlight Dean Cox's ongoing efforts to help various individuals by serving as a reference. Among notable reports and studies are audits from the late 1980s and an early report regarding efforts to establish the Clemson Motorsports Foundation. The scholarships record group contains lists of Clemson students who have been awarded with the Cox Scholarship between the years 1989-2001.

23 boxes 11 cubic ft. + (1 oversize folder)

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library