Ernest McPherson Lander papers, 1951-1988 (bulk 1955-1988).

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Ernest McPherson Lander papers, 1951-1988 (bulk 1955-1988).

The collection contains correspondence, memos, minutes and other materials relating to Lander's participation in various professional organizations. It also documents his service to the University as a member of the Faculty Senate, the Graduate Committee, and other committees. There is material related to his teaching duties and service as a Fulbright lecturer in American history. Approximately half of the papers consist of drafts, research material and photographs related to Lander's books, articles, a book introduction, speeches, and a book chapter. The research materials are usually copies, not originals and date from 1581-1939 including material related to John C. Calhoun, Thomas Green Clemson, Floride Isabella Clemson Lee.

3.9 cu. ft., 10 document boxes, 1 oversize folder.

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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

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John Caldwell Calhoun (March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina who served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. He is remembered for strongly defending slavery and for advancing the concept of minority states' rights in politics. He did this in the context of protecting the interests of the white South when its residents were outnumbered by Northerners. He began his political career as a nationalist, mo...

Calhoun, Floride Isabella Lee, 1870-1935

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On April 22, 1889 Gideon Lee filed suit on behalf of his minor daughter, Floride Isabella Lee, in order to contest the will of the late Thomas Green Clemson who had passed away on April 6, 1888. Thomas Green Clemson had made it known through the codicil to his will that on the Fort Hill estate would be established an agricultural college. Floride Isabella Lee, being Clemson's only surviving heir, made an attempt through litigation to block this action. Richard W. Simpson was the defendant in thi...

Clemson family.

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Clemson, Thomas Green, 1807-1888

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Thomas Green Clemson (1807-1888) was an engineer, government official, artist, art collector and linguist, promoter of scientific farming and education, founder of Clemson College (now Clemson University). From the description of Thomas Green Clemson papers. 1786-2000, (bulk 1844-1888). (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18527953 ...

Lorton, Ella Frances, 1844-1921

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Ella Lorton Lee was born in the Pendleton District of South Carolina on June 5, 1844. Her mother, Eliza Amanda Whitner Kilpatrick, 1812-1884, was widowed in 1840, and later married John S. Lorton, a Pendleton merchant. John S. Lorton, died in October 1862 and Ella's half-brother, Franklin Whitner Kilpatrick, was killed in action during the Civil War (Lookout Mountain, 1863). Ella began keeping a journal in April 1865 towards the end of the Civil War. In 1876, Ella married Gideon Lee of Carmel, N...

Lee, Gideon, -1894

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Lander, Ernest M., Jr. (Ernest McPherson), 1915-2013

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Ernest McPherson Lander, Jr. was born December 16, 1915 in Calhoun Falls, SC. Educated in local schools, he received an A.B. degree from Wofford College in 1937, an M.A. from the University of North Carolina in 1939, and a Ph. D., also from UNC, in 1950. From 1937 to 1940, Lander was a teacher and coach at various high schools. He first became a member of the Clemson College faculty in 1941 and continued until his retirement in 1983, with interruptions for military service and sabbaticals. In De...

Calhoun family.

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