Wofford Benjamin Camp papers, 1919-1983, (bulk 1943-1983).

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Wofford Benjamin Camp papers, 1919-1983, (bulk 1943-1983).

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The Wofford B. Camp papers document primarily his activities as a farmer, leader in developing American agriculture, a proponent of conservative ideals, and civic leader. The largest series, the Subject Correspondence, consists of correspondence, reports, some printed material, memoranda, and other items related to Camp's activities. There is a variety of printed material related to organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce in which Camp was active. This series is organized alphabetically by folder title and chronologically within the folders.

74 cubic ft. 136 document boxes 3 boxes of index cards, 8 v. including 2 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder, 1 box of photographs.

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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