James F. Miles papers, 1929-1985.

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James F. Miles papers, 1929-1985.

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Correspondence, manuscripts of writings, biographical information, articles, and speeches re Miles' education at South Carolina Opportunity School (West Columbia, S.C.), Textile Industrial Institute (Spartanburg, S.C.), and University of South Carolina, and his teaching career at Parker District High School (Greenville County, S.C.), and Clemson University. Other topics represented inlcude his activities as breeder of double daylilies; his involvement with adult education, including Clemson Area Continuing Education Center, 1951-1968; and his activities with Foundation for Historic Restoration in the Pendleton Area, 1969-1984. Subjects include the dairy and chicken broiler industries, South Carolina milk price war (1960s), and horticulture; correspondents include Miles' wife, Mamie Rose Clawson Miles, and Wil Lou Gray, prominent South Carolina educator.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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