Letter from Edwards to Senator Gressett concerning Gantt and Fludd, Feburary 1961

TitleLetter from Edwards to Senator Gressett concerning Gantt and Fludd, Feburary 1961

CreatorEdwards, Robert C. (Robert Cook), 1914-

CollectionsPresident Robert C. Edwards Papers
Harvey Gantt and the Integration of Clemson University

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Descriptive InformationInforming the senator on the Hendrix, Gantt, and Fludd cases and how the college has handled them. Each case, Edwards consuled with Cooper, Senator Brown, and the college attorney. Talks about Senator Legare's letter to Senator Brown about how it would appear that the NAACP "plans to use Gantt and Fludd to test our segregation laws." He goes on to complement Gantt's academic ability and intelligence. He concludes the letter with three requirements of transfer students: "(a) present an honorable discharge from the institution last attended; (b) present an official transcsript of his record including entrance credits; and (c) present an official statement that he is eligible to return to the institution last attended. It is my opinion that Gantt could without doubt meet the admission requirements to Clemson College."

TopicsGantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Civil Rights
Segregation--United States

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