Robert Richardson Coker papers, 1888, 1960-1987, (bulk 1972-1987)

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Robert Richardson Coker papers, 1888, 1960-1987, (bulk 1972-1987)

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The papers include correspondence, a drawing, memos, minutes, newspaper clippings and reports; all related to Clemson University as well as a 1888 typescript copy of Thomas Green Clemson's will. They document his service as a life trustee on the Clemson Board, 1960-1987. During this period, Clemson became a University, integrated, and doubled it's enrollment. His expertise as a businessman and agriculturalist can be found in the papers related to the construction of the new agricultural building, Poole Agricultural Building; the South Carolina Foundation Seed Association; and the Clemson Extension Services and Experiment Stations. Coker served during the period when Clemson experienced a number of controversies connected with the Athletic Department and there is documentation about them. As a member of the Board of Trustees, he was in communications with other Board members including Louis Batson, Edgar Brown, Paul McAlister and James Self as well as administrators such as Bill Atchley, Hugh Clausen, Robert C. Edwards and Joseph McDevitt.

17 boxes 1 oversize folder (8.2 cubic ft.)

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7113897

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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McAlister, Paul W.

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McDevitt, Joseph B., 1918-

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Clemson University. College of Agricultural Sciences

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School of Agriculture,1933-1964; Henry Walter Barre, Dean, 1933-1936; Herbert P. Cooper, Dean, 1936-1953; Milton D. Farrar, Dean, 1953-1962. College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 1964-1971; William H. Wiley, Dean, 1962-1972. College of Agricultural Sciences, 1971-1995; J.H. Jones, Interim Dean, 1972; Luther P. Anderson, Dean, 1972-1987; Stephen Chapman, Acting Dean, 1987-1989; Absalom Snell, Acting Dean of Agricultural Research, 1987-1989; James R. Daniels, Acting Dean, 1989-1990; T. R...

South Carolina Foundation Seed Association

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Clemson University. Extension Service

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Clausen, H. J.

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Southeastern Forest Experiment Station (Clemson, S.C.)

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Edwards, Robert C. (Robert Cook), 1914-

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Robert Cook Edwards was born March 25, 1914 in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Edwards entered Clemson College, as a freshman, at age 15 and graduated in 1933 with a Bachelor of Science degree in textile engineering. In 1956, after a successful career in the textile industry and military service during World War II, Edwards returned to Clemson College as Vice-President for Development. In 1958, upon the death of President Poole, the Board of Trustees named Edwards Acting President, and in April 19...

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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 ...

Batson, Louis Pinckney

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Coker, Robert Richardson, 1905-1987

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Robert Richardson Coker was born September 6, 1905 in Hartsville, South Carolina; the son of David Robert Coker and Jessie Ruth Richardson Coker. Educated in Hartsville public schools, he first graduated in 1924 from Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee and in 1928 received a bachelor of arts from the University of South Carolina. After graduation, he began working for Coker's Pedigreed Seed Company, the firm his father had founded in 1902. During the following decade, he assumed responsibiliti...

Brown, Edgar A. (Edgar Allan), 1888-1975

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South Carolina State Representative, 1921-1926; South Carolina State Senator, 1928-1972, President Pro Tempore and chairman Senate Finance Committee, 1942-1972. Clemson University trustee, 1934-1975. From the description of Edgar Brown papers. 1911-1975 : 1950-1972. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23745990 Member, South Carolina General Assembly, serving Barnwell County as Representative (1921-1928) and Senator (1929-1972); President Pro Tempore of Senate...

Atchley, B. L. (Bill L.)

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Self, James C.

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Clemson University. Board of Trustees

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