Memoir of the restoration of the historic Horseshoe of the University of South Carolina, 2000-2003

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Memoir of the restoration of the historic Horseshoe of the University of South Carolina, 2000-2003

Unedited transcript of "Renovation & restoration of the USC Horseshoe" (published 2002, 100 pages) re Brunton's involvement with USC campus, ca. 1960s-1980s. According to the author, this volume differs from the published version in its inclusion of additional background information on the procedures and difficulties of the renovations, and other details. Along with information on the individual builidings of the Horseshoe, the memoir includes chapters focusing on restoration efforts of 1963-1972; student life, 1930s-1970s; landscaping; and an interim report of 1981. Persons discussed include John Califf (architect); George Izenour (accoustics expert for Longstreet Theatre); Dick Webel (landscaping); Walter Edgar (historian); W.S. Turbeville (USC Physical Plant); Christie Fant (SC Dept. or Archives and History). Topics include details of furnishing various buildings, including the President's House, and McCutcheon House, where Brunton installed two large mirrors originally owned by the Columbia Hotel.

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