Edgar Allan Brown papers, 1926-1971.

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Edgar Allan Brown papers, 1926-1971.

Letters, pamphletts, and clippings trace political career of Edgar A. Brown; including letter, 9 Sept. 1938, Barnwell, S.C., to Dr. Nancy A. Hoselton, Columbia, S.C., re his withdrawl from the U.S. Senate race against Olin D. Johnston; and letter, 12 July 1946, Barnwell, S.C., to author Louise Jones DuBose, re Civil War destruction in Barnwell by Federal troops under Gen. [H.J.] Kilpatrick, plunder of [Masonic] Harmony Lodge #17, and history of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church. Speech texts include 12 June 1942, Memphis, Tenn., an address re war bonds; 15 Nov. 1942, Columbia, "Activation Ceremony, 100th Infantry Division, Fort Jackson, S.C."; and 11 June 1947, Washington, D.C., Statement delivered in House of Representatives urging completion of a hydro-electric dam on the Savannah River at Clarks Hill, S.C. Printed items include 2 leaflets, 1926 and 1938, from unsuccessful bids for the U.S. Senate; newspaper clipping, The State, 10 July 1960, re Democratic National Convention, with speculation as to candidate favored by Brown; and 3 items, 6 May 1971, re the scope and content of Brown's papers, photograghs, and scrapbooks held by Clemson University.

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Hoselton, Nancy A.

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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...

DuBose, Louise Jones, 1901-

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Editor, writer, historian of South Carolina; born 1901; died 1985. From the description of Louise Jones DuBose papers, 1918-1981 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 320353462 Louise Gunby Jones DuBose (1901-1985), poet, playwright, journalist, born in Columbus, Georgia. From the description of Louise Jones DuBose papers, 1923-1976 (bulk 1926-1938). (Columbus State University). WorldCat record id: 38476043 ...

Church of the Holy Apostles Protestant Episcopal Church (Barnwell, S.C.)

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United States. Army. Infantry Division, 100th

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