William F. Prioleau papers, 1901-1994.

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William F. Prioleau papers, 1901-1994.

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Papers, photographs, bound volumes, and political memorablia relating to the work and personal life of William F. Prioleau (1891-1966) and his son, William F. "Buddy" Prioleau (1922-1997), both of whom were residents of Columbia, S.C. The elder Prioleau served as a South Carolina state agent for Aetna Insurance Company; papers relating to his career include correspondence with business associates, his personal income tax returns, and American Red Cross membership cards. The younger Prioleau served as legal counsel to three South Carolina governors, including James F. Byrnes. Prioleau also served as the personal attorney to Gov. Byrnes and his wife, Maude, and handled their estates. Known in his later years as "Mr. Citadel," Buddy Prioleau was a longtime member and chairman of The Citadel Board of Visitors. Materials relating to him include papers concerning the estates of James F. and Maude B. Byrnes, The Citadel Board of Visitors, and his involvement in political activities. Four albums of photographs document the 1973-1975 National Governors Conferences; other items in the collection include pens used by Strom Thurmond during his term as governor to sign legislation, and a 1958 newsreel of the late Burnet R. Maybank produced by Hearst Metrotone News, Inc.

7.5 linear ft. (6 cartons)

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760971

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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