Edgar Brown papers. 1911-1975 : 1950-1972.

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Edgar Brown papers. 1911-1975 : 1950-1972.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23745990

The papers document much of Brown's political career. He served at the national level as executive committeeman and as a delegate to conventions, of the Democratic Party and as a long time representative on the Council of State Governments. Among his major interests were education, educational television, mental health, industrial, highways and ports development, and state government reorganization. Many of the papers document his service to his constituents and Barnwell county. As a Life trustee of Clemson University, there is a variety of material related to the University's operations. Scrapbooks, 1911-1972, and boxes of newspaper clippings, 1920-1975 provide a good overview of Brown's life. Photographs include members of the various legislative committees, personal friends, and family members.

147 cubic ft. 117 cubic ft. papers, 31 scrapbooks, 1920-1975, 4.5 cubic ft. photographs 115" and 7" tape recordings, 3 cassette recordings, 4 3/4" videotapes, 2 reels 15 mm. television film.

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7120382

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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