BOX 1 (1938-39)
Administrative Offices. Correspondence re: moving offices
out of Extension Building (old President’s home).
Advertising Policy. Correspondence re: University
prohibited
from advertising.
Alumni Homecoming Day. Correspondence re: committee
appointments
and plans for.
Alumni Loan Fund. Contribution cards.
Alumni Record. Correspondence with E.L. Green.
Alumni Roll Call. Request for status report on fund.
American Council on Education. Correspondence on
projects.
American Legion. Includes efforts to have flag pole
placed
at USC to fly US flag.
Anonymous Communications. Requests for holiday on
Armistice
Day, and longer Christmas vacation.
Anti-Jewish Activities. One letter referring to
anti-Jewish
newspaper article.
Associations:
Alumni and Alumnae Association.
Includes
correspondence on budget and administration, membership list, copies
of McKissick speeches.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars. re: meetings.
American Association of College Unions. Photographic Exhibit.
Association of American Colleges. Conference information.
Association of South Carolina Colleges. Correspondence re:
meeting.
National Association of State Universities. Correspondence re:
meeting,
meeting minutes.
National Education Association. Correspondence re: projects and
policies.
South Carolina Education Association. Program from convention held
in Columbia.
South Carolina Library Association. Includes report from Committee
on Training for Librarianship in South Carolina.
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Correspondence
re: USC participation in.
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association. Correspondence and data
re: insurance for USC faculty.
Athletic
Association:
Athletic Association. Primarily
financial
reports and correspondence.
Athletic Bond Bill. Correspondence and copies of bill to take care
of Association’s debt.
Accounts Due. Correspondence re: indebtedness and efforts to settle
accounts.
Assistant to President. Creation of position.
Audits. Budget and audit reports.
Board of Trustees. Report to Board on Association’s audit.
Chase, J.A. Primarily correspondence on indebtedness.
Committee of Interested Citizens. Formation of, report on
Association
financial situation.
Contributions and Pledges. Correspondence and reports.
Enright, Rex. Includes correspondence on student financial aid from
Association.
Form Letters. re: contributions to save athletic program.
Frink, Fred. Coach. Correspondence re: salary dispute.
BOX 2 (1938-39)
LaGrone (Assist. to Pres.). Hiring
of, correspondence
re: contributions to Association.
Letters of Appeal. Primarily responses to request for contributions
and attendance of a meeting.
Letters of Thanks. Primarily thanks for contributions.
Meeting of Alumni and Friends. Correspondence re: attendance of,
McKissick’s
remarks.
Miscellaneous. Various reports on student activities, athletics,
Athletics
Association.
Publicity. Press releases re: meeting called about debt.
Report of Board of Trustees. Report on financial situation.
Welbourne, F. F. Correspondence re: finances.
Aviation Schools. Correspondence re: possible
establishment
of one in Columbia.
Barefoot Day. Includes report by Discipline
Committee.
Boards and Board Committee Minutes. List of meeting
dates,
minutes from March 14, 1939.
Boards--Rockefeller Foundation. Correspondence re: foundation
assistance.
Books, Periodicals, etc. Purchases and donations of.
Budget. Correspondence and reports on requests and
appropriations.
Buildings:
Adult Education Building. Prospectus
for.
Advertisements for Building Contracts: Contract specifications for
furnishings of Men’s Dorm:
Contract 4A Set 8.
Contract 4B Set 7.
Contract 4B Set 8.
Contract 4C Set 7.
Contract 4C Set 8.
Contract 4D Set 7.
Contract 4D Set 8.
Contract 4E Set 8.
Architect for Library, Henry C. Hibbs. Correspondence re: contracts
for the new library building,
samples of his other work.
BOX 3 (1938-39)
Botanical Garden. Correspondence re:
maintenance
of.
Building Program--National Emergency Council. Acknowledgement of
help.
Building Program--WPA. Approval from WPA for construction.
Cantey, J. M. Correspondence re: repairs and noise disturbance.
Chapel Building. Request for changes to chapel building.
Extension Building. Correspondence re: maintaining the building
until
the new library is completed.
Heating Plant, 1936—Oct 1938. Correspondence, plans, and
specifications
for new heating plant.
Heating Plant, Nov 1938—Apr 1939. Correspondence, plans, and
specifications for new heating plant.
Lafaye and Lafaye Architects. Dispute over agreement between USC and
the firm.
Master Project. Correspondence and cost estimates re: master plan
for USC renovations.
Office Building. Efforts to have WPA fund new office building.
Stadium. Correspondence re: construction; also a history of the
project.
Student Union Building. Inquiry into.
Swimming Pool. Correspondence re: contributions for and opening of,
including McKissick’s remarks.
Wage Scale. Correspondence re: wage scales for construction workers
and other craftsmen.
Calendar 1938. Draft of.
Calendar 1939-40. Calendar of USC events.
Catalogs Mailed. Requests for.
Chapel Engagements. Schedule of events.
Chapel Programs. Correspondence re: arrangements for
speakers
and programs.
Class of 1889 Reunion. Correspondence re: dinner in their
honor.
Classical Association of SC. Proposal to establish.
Clerical Assistance. Record of hours worked.
College Building Bill. Correspondence re: lawsuit.
Columbia, City of. Correspondence re: traffic signals.
Columbia Merchants Association. Holiday greetings.
Commencement. Planning and invitations.
BOX 4 (1938-39)
Committees:
Cafeteria. Includes correspondence
on changes in operating hours and student misconduct.
Caroliniana. Includes suggestion to collect silver and artwork.
Catalog. Correspondence on contents of.
Discipline. Hazing and Steward’s Hall misconduct.
Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees. Correspondence re:
nominations
for and awarding of.
Faculty Committee on Scholastic Standings. Includes reports on
academically
delinquent students.
Faculty Standing Committees. Lists of.
Finance. Agenda, recommendations.
Library. Appointments to.
Student Personnel. Meeting to discuss Freshmen Week.
Rhodes Scholarship. Committee membership and regulations.
Schedule. Correspondence re: exams.
Social Affairs. Primarily establishment of and membership.
Student Affairs. Membership information.
Summer School. Requests for meetings.
Transfer Students. Establishment of.
University Council. Brief reports on meetings.
Conferences:
Columbia Community Chest.
Correspondence
and status reports.
Southern Conference. Includes Eligibility Declaration form.
Southern Conference for Music Education. Resolution of thanks to
McKissick.
Southern University Conference. Information about conference,
answers
to questionnaire.
Curriculum Study at USC. Correspondence re: possibility
of curriculum revision.
Dance Training. Inquiry into dance training at USC.
Departments and Schools:
Form letter.
Biology. Primarily hiring of H. Hechenbleikner as instructor.
Cafeterias. Correspondence re: student protest at Steward’s
Hall.
Chemistry. Possibility of rehire.
Commerce, School of. Correspondence re: hirings, courses.
Departmental Reports, First Semester.
Departmental Reports, Second Semester. Cover letters only.
Economics. Staff retention and gift of maps.
Education, School of. Hiring of secretary.
Engineering, School of. Coursework, equipment, rating.
English Bible. Request for part-time instructor denied.
English Language. Hiring of instructor.
English Literature. Staff and courses.
Extension. Includes proposed programs.
Fine Arts. Includes descriptions of new courses.
Geology. Correspondence re: conference and dinosaur bones.
Graduate School. Includes statement of appropriations.
History. Correspondence re: questionnaire.
Infirmary. Primarily daily reports of patients.
Journalism, School of. Primarily re: books.
BOX 5 (1938-39)
Law School. Includes correspondence
on law
library and faculty.
Library. Primarily acquisitions and staff.
Mathematics. Faculty matters.
Mimeographing. Includes financial report.
Modern Language. New hire and salary increase.
Music. Inquiry into possible establishment of.
Pharmacy, School of. Notice of inspection.
Physical Education for Men. Budget information.
Physical Education for Women. Injuries in horseback riding
lessons.
Political Science. Request for booklist.
Social Work, School of. Includes bulletin.
Summer School. Includes newsletter, correspondence re: students,
commencement.
University News Bureau. Correspondence about and copies of press
releases.
Violin. Letter re: student competitions.
YMCA. Correspondence and handouts re: topics for discussion
groups.
YWCA. Letter about relocation.
Derieux Agricultural Survey. Grant denied.
Dictaphone Corporation. Equipment purchase.
Educational Policies and Commission. Meeting
information.
Employment Agencies. Correspondence about
job-seekers.
Engagements, 1938-Jan 1939. Correspondence, invitations,
calendar.
Engagements, Feb 1939-July 1939. Correspondence,
invitations.
Examination Schedule. Student requests to change their
exam times.
Excerpts from Articles. Includes one on women’s
suffrage.
Faculty and Staff:
Babcock, Havilah. Prof. of English.
Primarily personal.
Baker, Leonard T. Prof. of Education. Personal letter.
Baldwin, W. C. Instructor in Men’s Glee Club. Correspondence
re: financial debt to USC and improper conduct.
Ball, T. F. Prof. of Electrical Engineering. Includes athletics,
reference
for loan.
Bass, R. D. Adjunct Prof. of English. Loan of book
Bell, R. G. YMCA/YWCA Executive Secretary. Includes
recommendations.
Brown, J. Wiley. Instructor of English. Confirmation of
employment.
Callcott, W. H. Prof. of History. Letter re: trip to Miami.
Chase, J. A. Dean of Administration and Registrar. Correspondence
includes finances, grades, policies, staff.
Childs, Arney. Dean of Women. Includes Dean’s Report and
correspondence
on sororities.
Coleman, T. Bruce. Prof. of Mathematics. Leave of absence.
Cook, Vernon. Prof. of Ancient Languages. Reports late.
Crow, Orin F. Dean of Education. Letter re: poems.
BOX 6 (1938-39)
DeMars, Frank A. Instructor of
Physical Education
for Men. Offer of aid.
DePass, S. C. Prof. of Journalism. Vacating Extension Building.
Daniels, J. McTyeire. Prof. of Education. Personal letter.
Derrick, S. M. Prof. of Economics. Future plans.
Early, B. A. Alumni Association Executive Secretary. Includes
past-due
note.
Enright, Rex. Football Coach. Correspondence re: football team,
McKissick’s
remarks about Enright.
Gaines, Lodema. Assistant to Dean of Women. Includes request for
leave
and recommendation.
General. Lists of changes in faculty.
Green, E. L. Prof. of Ancient Languages. Includes letter re: Class
of 1889.
Harth, W. H. Director of Student Activities. Includes resignation,
reports.
Harth, Mrs. William. Director of Student Activities. Appointment to
Director of Student Activities.
Hawkins, Maude M. Instructor of English. Leave of absence.
Johnson, Leila. Asso. Prof. of Social Work. Letter re:
conference.
LaGrone, T. E. Assistant to the President. Report of hours
worked.
Madden, Mrs. Addie. Matron Emeritus. Retirement.
McCall, W. C. Asso. Prof. of Education. Includes letter re:
financial
status of students.
Meriweather, R. L. Prof. of History. Sympathy letter.
Morrison, R. W. Adjunct Prof. of Pharmacy. Request for raise.
Morse, Josiah. Prof. of Psychology and Philosophy. Includes
confirmation
of employment.
Neil, Rebecca. Instructor of Biology. re: volunteer work.
Norwood, J. E. Prof. of English. Includes job recommendation.
Petty, Julian J. Asso. Prof. of Geography. Includes job
recommendation.
Rawl, F. B. Manager of University Cooperative Stores. Includes
verification
of employment.
Rowe, W. E. Dean of Engineering. Class schedule.
Schayer, Isadore. Prof. of Hygiene and Sanitation. Leave of
absence.
Sherrill, George R. Prof. of Political Science. Teaching load.
Smith, Ellison. Prof. of Elementary Education. Primarily hiring
of.
Smith, Reed. Dean of Graduate School. Letter re: WPA.
Stephan, R. M. Asso. Prof. of Modern Languages. Letter re:
naturalization.
Stoddard, J. A. Director of Summer School. Includes membership in
professional organization.
Strickland, Ophelia. Librarian, School of Law. Correspondence re:
salary.
Sumwalt, R. W. Prof. of Civil Engineering. Correspondence re: survey
data and DuPont.
Wardlaw, Patterson. Prof. of Principles of Education. Primarily
correspondence and resolution re: his retirement.
Welbourne, F. F. Treasurer. Correspondence and reports re: finances,
includes 1937 annual report.
Whaley, M.S. Prof. of Law. Hiring of.
Wheeler, Mary P. Asso. Prof. of Social Work. Letter re:
conference.
Williams, W. L. Prof. of Mathematics. Correspondence re: promotion
of.
Woods, W. S. Instructor of Modern Languages. Letter re:
operation.
Faculty Absences from Class. Letter re: resolution.
Faculty Group Insurance. Discontinuation of policy.
Faculty Increases and Promotions. Correspondence re:
salaries
and promotions.
Faculty Meeting. Includes McKissick’s undated
remarks.
Faculty Outside Activities for Gain. Resolution requiring
faculty to report outside employment to President.
Faculty Special Committees. Correspondence re:
appointment
of special committees for various topics.
Faculty Research and Productive Scholarship. Letter re:
research to help police investigative methods.
Fees Deferred Payment of. Student inquiries and policy
on.
Fee, Medical. Request for exemption from.
Fees (Student). Includes reports from treasurer.
Fees Student Activity. Correspondence re:
allocations.
Files. List of files stored in Thornwell basement.
Fraternities and Sororities, General. Includes petition
requesting exemption from room rent.
Fraternities and Sororities, Blue Key Fraternity.
Correspondence
re: fence and gates on Sumter St.
Free Tuition. Correspondence re: granting free tuition
to excellent students.
Freshmen Week. Correspondence re; testing program.
Gifts. Correspondence re: gifts to USC.
High School Week. Program information and correspondence
re: injured student.
Humanities Club. Letter re: meeting.
Matron, Women's Dormitory. Applications for.
McKissick, J. Rion. General correspondence, some
personal.
Memoranda. Copies of memos on various topics.
BOX 7 (1938-39)
National Emergency Council for SC. Correspondence
re: meeting
and activities.
National Honorary Beta Club. Includes convention
information.
Naval ROTC. Efforts to establish at USC.
Non Resident Students. Inquiry on percentage.
Parents Day, Nov. 5, 1938. Includes McKissick?s
remarks
for parents.
Patents and Patent Rights. Inquiry into USC
patents.
Permanent Public Works Administration. McKissick?s
opinion of.
Phi Beta Kappa Defense Fund for Humanities and Intellectual
Freedom. Correspondence re:
Sponsoring Committee.
Pinckney, Lawrence M. Letter of appreciation.
Printing. Of reports.
Printing Office at USC. Inquiry into
establishing.
Prospective Students. Inquiries into admissions.
Publications. Inquiry into publication of
commencement
address by Harry Hopkins
Publicity. Correspondence and releases.
Radio Broadcasting. Includes letter of support by
McKissick.
Registration Statistics. Correspondence and
reports.
Religious Survey of Student Body. Correspondence
re: meeting to discuss.
Residence of Students. Correspondence re:
policy.
Santee-Cooper Project. Using model of in
laboratory.
Scholarships and Fellowships:
General. Correspondence re: inquiries
into and awarding of.
Beaufort Watts Ball Scholarship. Awarding of.
Co-ed Association Scholarship. Awarding of.
Educational Alliance. Recommendations for aid.
Julius Rosenwald Fund. Announcement of availability.
National Research Council. Announcement of financial aid.
Phi Beta Kappa. Letter on availability of funds.
W. S. Reamer Scholarship. Application for.
Social Security. Extension of to cover universities.
SC Committee on China Relief. Correspondence re:
chairmanship.
SC Forestry Department. Letter acknowledging Conservation
Week.
SC High School Press Association. Correspondence re:
lecturer.
SC Highway Dept. Includes complimentary letter about
troopers.
SC Industries Committee. Correspondence re: proposed
chemical
lab.
SC State Library Board. Recommendation for Baker to
serve.
SC Methodist Student Conference. Correspondence re:
annual
meeting.
SC Press Association. Correspondence re: meeting and
memorial
given by McKissick.
SC State Auditor. 1937 audit reports.
SC Tuberculosis Association. Correspondence includes
Christmas
Seals sales.
Southern University Conference on Faculty Salaries and
Increase.
Includes questionnaire for conference.
Standardizing. Correspondence includes noncompliance as
a form of protest to standards issued by NASU and LCA.
State A & M Society. Invitation to attend State
Fair.
State Rural Electrification Authority. Correspondence and
announcements on projects and funding.
Student Affairs:
Athletic Advisory Board. Appointment
to and meeting.
Athletics. Correspondence re: tickets for boxing tournament.
Athletic Dept. Proposed budget and recommendations for 1938-39.
Band. Correspondence re: performances, appropriations.
Carolinian. Correspondence re: finances.
Football:
Tickets. Season and multiple ticket orders.
Carolina-Catholic U. Letter re: making a good impression in
Washington,
DC.
Carolina-Clemson. Tickets and attendance of dignitaries.
Carolina-Davidson. Holiday given for students to attend game.
Carolina-Duquesne. Tickets and attendance of dignitaries.
Carolina-Erskine. Tickets and attendance of dignitaries.
BOX 8 (1938-39)
Carolina-Fordham. Tickets for
McKissicks
to attend.
Carolina-Georgia. Tickets and attendance of dignitaries.
Carolina-Wakeforest. Tickets and attendance of dignitaries.
Carolina-Villanova. Holiday for students to attend game at State
Fair.
Gamecock. Correspondence with editor re: stories.
Garnet and Black. Includes correspondence on distribution of.
Glee Club. Includes petition for financial support.
Honor Committee. Amendment of Honor Code.
Literary Societies. Notice that Board of Trustees needs some of
their
space.
National Self Government Committee. Correspondence re: student
government.
NYA Applicants. Correspondence re: NYA financial aid.
NYA Appointees. Notification of financial aid recipients and lists
of recipients.
NYA Officials. Correspondence re: allocations, summary of
activities.
Student Advisory Committee. Appointments to and purpose of.
Student Aids. Inquiries into student financial aid.
Student Assistantships. Requests for and appointments of.
Student Competitions. Announcement of one.
Student Dishonorable Discharge. Correspondence re: circumstances of
dismissal.
Student Fee Refunds. Correspondence on requests for refunds.
Student Grades. Includes statistics on failures.
Student Mail Carrier. Appointment of.
Student Organizations. Includes list of organizations and
presidents.
Supplies and Equipment. Includes equipment
information.
Swimming Pool Budget and Management. Primarily
applications.
Travel Expenses. Includes policy, budget, reports.
Tuition Fee Increase. Efforts to halt increase proposed
by legislature.
US Army. Correspondence on air cadets.
US Congress. Congratulatory letters.
US Federal Health Program. Medical education.
US Federal Taxes. Correspondence protesting
possible
retroactive federal taxes on state employees.
US Post Office. Bulletins returned.
University Assistantships Fund. Correspondence re:
selection
and notification of students, allocations.
University Caroliniana Collection. Correspondence on
acquisitions.
University Caroliniana Society. Correspondence on
acquisitions,
annual dinner, brochure.
University Cooperative Stores. Correspondence re:
allocations
and proposed site.
University Dates of Opening. Correspondence on setting
fixed date of opening and earlier opening.
University Lecture Service. Request for speakers.
WPA. Includes reports on projects.
WPA Community Appraisal. Correspondence re: appraising
communities for areas of improvement.
WPA Furniture Repair Project. Correspondence on
renovating
old furniture at USC.
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