Strom Thurmond Collection: Photographs Series
Mss.0100.27

 1900-1925 

'Home of Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Edgefield, SC.' circa 1947   4.5 x 6

Baby picture of Strom Thurmond 1903   4 x 5

J.W. Thurmond, Edgefield, same as #6 circa 1910   4.5 x 6

J. Strom Thurmond circa early 1910s   5 x 7

'(L. to R.) J. William Thurmond, father of Gov.. J. Strom Thurmond, and Ira B. Jones conferring at an Edgefield Campaign meeting. (J.S.T. decided on this day to someday runfor Governor of S.C., 10 yrs. old at time-1912).' 1912   3.5 x 5.5

Martha & Mary Thurmond (in decorated buggy) circa 1913   8 x 10

'Gertrude T., Lily Holston (now Mrs. Roland Ebert), Ethel Cheatham (now Mrs. Henry Robinson), Strom Thurmond.' (10 ^th grade) circa 1919   2.5 x 3.5

'J. Strom Thurmond-1922 R.O.T.C. McClelland, Ala.'   2.5 x 3.5

'Clemson College Varsity Track Team-Session 1921-1922 J. Strom Thurmond-Second row, first on left-Junior'   8 x 10

'Cadet Strom Thurmond while a Senior at Clemson College-Session 1922-1923. (Fall 1922)'   4 x 7

Clemson Football Squad circa 1922   3 x 4.5

'Clemson Military Staff-Session, 1922-1923-J. Strom Thurmond (3 ^rd row, 5  ^th from L)'   8 x 10

'Calhoun Literary Society at Clemson College-Session 1922-1923 (J. Strom Thurmond, President-1 ^st Row, 2  ^nd from left)'   8 x 10

'1923 Clemson Track Team (State Champions)' J. Strom Thurmond 1 ^st row, 2  ^nd from right.(also have duplicate)   8 x 10

'Strom Thurmond, while teaching and coaching at McCormick H.S., Session 1923-1924'   3 x 4.5

'J. Strom Thurmond (Back Row, Middle) Basketball Coach at McCormick High School 1923-1924', same pose, different expressions   3 x 4.5

J. Strom Thurmond (End of line) Basketball Coach at McCormick High School 1923-1924   3 x 4.5

'Basketball team, McCormick High School, Spring 1924', arms not crossed, front row sitting not kneeling   3 x 4.5

J. Strom Thurmond, Teacher / Coach 1924-1925   3.5 x 5

'1926. J. Strom Thurmond (top row, second from left), teacher at Little Creek School for Farms Boys in Oconee County. Also pictured are Albert Gantt, Fred Bailey, Vester McClain, R.O. Glanzier, W.B. Murphy, James Davis, H. Morgan, W. Morgan, Ernest Stringer, CliffordPoole, T.L. Jeffries, S.T. Strom, Homer Hall, B.T. Pace, Eugene Corbett, Grover Talbert, Henry McGins, Carswell Williams, Alton Williamson, Frontis Ergle.'   5 x 7

'Strom Thurmond & 2 other Reserve Officers, summer camp, Ft. Screven, Spring, 1926' (Tybee Island, GA)   2.5 x 3.5

J. Strom Thurmond, Agriculture Teacher, Session 1926-1927, Ridge Spring, S.C. with Mr.Gall, Depot Agent, weighing sack of grain   3 x 4

J. Strom Thurmond, Agriculture Teacher, Session 1926-1927, Ridge Spring, SC with Harry Cogburn at chicken coop   3 x 5

'J. Strom Thurmond Ridge Spring, S.C, 1927-Teacher.'   2.5 x 3

'Strom Thurmond instructing Mrs. Brodie in culling chickens, spring of 1927.'   3 x 5

'J. Strom Thurmond, Supt. Summer School for Farm Boys-Summerland College-1927.' (Group exercising)   3.5 x 5.5

'327 ^th Infantry Reserve Officers in Training, Ft. McPherson, GA,1927.'   8 x 10

'Strom Thurmond-Teacher at Edgefield, S.C., 1928' (same as 54)   4 x 6

'J. Strom Thurmond-Superintendent of Education, Edgefield County, SC 1929'   4 x 6

'Persons Instrumental in Passage of 1935 Education Bill.' J. Strom Thurmond (SC StateSenator), standing second from left, & others with Gov. Olin Johnston, seated center   8 x 10

'Senator J. Strom Thurmond-Edgefield County-1935.'   5 x 7

Jean Crouch, 9 yrs. old. (Elko, SC, color) 1935   8 x 10

'Judiciary Committee.' SC State Senate, J Strom Thurmond, Edgefield, Member 1936   8 x 10

'J. Strom Thurmond-1937-State Senate-Edgefield   3 x 4.5

'Judge J. Strom Thurmond-Judge of the 11 ^th Circuit-1937.'   8 x 10

'Judge J. Strom Thurmond, (same as 72) 1939   4.5 x 6.5

 1940-September 28, 1946 

'J. Strom Thurmond, Circuit Judge, 1940.'   2.5 x 2.5

'J. Strom Thurmond-1 ^st Lt. S.C. Defense Force while Circuit Judge.' circa 1940   5 x 7

'Jean & Bob Crouch-1940, Elko, S.C. (Jean 15).'   3.5 x 4.5

'Jean at school.' circa 1940   2.5 x 4.5

'Jean Crouch, school girl at Elko.', except larger circa 1940   8 x 10

'1 ^st Army-World War No. II, J. Strom Thurmond-Governor's Island, N.Y.' (also have duplicate) circa September 1943   8 x 10

Lt. Col. Thurmond, G-5, WWII, Normandy circa June 10, 1944   3 x 4.5

'Col. J. Strom Thurmond driving vehicle he captured from the Germans near St. Mere Eglise,Normandy, France-June 10, 1944.' (German vehicle is called a kettenkraftrad)   4 x 5

'J. Strom Thurmond-In Germany-1944.' circa October 1944   2.5 x 3

Col. Thurmond being decorated by General Hodges in Belgium. (same as 92 & 92A, except smaller) circa December 1944   3.5 x 4.5

'Lt. Col. Strom Thurmond being decorated by Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodges for heroism on the field of battle in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.'   8 x 10

'G-5 Section-Weimar, Germany-May 1945. J.S.T. First Row, 2.' (with helmuts)   5 x 7

Judge J. Strom Thurmond, formerly Lt. Col., Army General Staff Corps, being presented with the Legion of Merit medal by Major Gen. Clarence Martin, Commanding General, Fort Jackson, S.C. at review ceremonies at Fort Jackson, S.C. on March 3, 1946. This medal was awarded for 'exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services' from 26 October 1943 to 8 May 1945, with the U.S. First Army in Europe.'   8 x 10

'J. Strom Thurmond-Smile of victory after election for Governor, September 3, 1946.'   8 x 10

J Strom Thurmond and Lester Bates on the night Thurmond was elected Governor of SC-Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, SC 1946.'   8 x 10

'Taken at Club Lido, 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, California. (In group) Grace Summer, Mrs. Eugenia S. Wise, Mrs. Lee O. Montgomery, Jess Bullard, Lucile C. Morris, Bill Scluwartz, Hilda Proctor, Mr. & Mrs. Romes B. Dean, Mrs. J.C. Harris, Mrs. E. Lee McDon, Mrs. R.C. Couch, Mrs. R.H. King, Jimmie Daniel, and Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-September 28, 1946.'   4.5 x 6.5

'Governor-Elect J. Strom Thurmond at Walterboro Press & Standard Annual Banquet-Fall 1946'   8 x 10

'Democratic Party of Richland County-Party in honor of Gov. & Lt. Governor, Fall, 1946.' Sister Gertrude front center   8 x 10

Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Southern Governors' Conf. Miami, FL, 1946   8 x 10

'Governor-Elect J. Strom Thurmond-Southern Governors' Conference-Miami, Florida-1946.'   8 x 10

'Abbeville, South Carolina-November 11, 1946.' Abbeville County Post No. 2, American Legion speech   8 x 10

'Governor-Elect J. Strom Thurmond at home with his mother, Mrs. (Eleanor) Gertrude Strom Thurmond, Edgefield, South Carolina-December, 1946.' (She was 78 at the time)   8 x 10

'Governor-Elect J. Strom Thurmond attending dinner in his honor at Walterboro, S.C. given by W.W. Smoaks of Walterboro (Gov. fourth From left)-1946.' (name is Smoak)   8 x 10

'Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges--Jean Crouch...' Seated, front row fifth from left. (also have duplicate)   8 x 10

'Jean Crouch, Winthrop College, 1946.'   3.5 x 5

'Greenwood, S.C.-1946-Gov.-Elect J. Strom Thurmond buying a new car.' (Sister Gertrude also pictured)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond with his office staff (Left to Right behind Gov.) John T. Sloan Jr., Wilma Smith, Sara Holmes, Ina Mims, Mary B. Williams, and W. Lowndes Daniel Jr., Governor Thurmond at his desk. January, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond chats with (his successor) Governor James F. Byrnes atGov ernor Thurmond's Inauguration on January 21, 1947.' (Edgar Brown is seated to Byrnes' right & Bernard Baruch is seated behind Thurmond.)   8 x 10

'The Inauguration of Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Columbia, S.C., State House, January 21, 1947.' (audience pictured)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond speaking to Mr. & Mrs. L.S. Moody at Inauguration on January 21, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Inauguration Reception for Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-State House-January, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Governor Thurmond's Inaugural Reception in State House-January, 1947.' (rotundaof capitol, 1/21/47)   8 x 10

Governor J. Strom Thurmond shaking hands with the Honorable James F. Byrnes, Truman's Secretary of State, during Inaugural ceremonies January 21, 1947   8 x 10

 February-May 1947 

'Winthrop College-February, 1947-'Modeling Uniforms,' Mary Leila Carwile, Lillian Dukes, and Jean Crouch.'   8 x 10

'Annual Convention of the S.C. Association of County Road Officials held at the Jefferson Hotel, Columbia, S.C.-(Left to Right) J.S. Williamson, Col. A.J. Thackston Jr., C.R. McMillian, L.C. Boone and Gov. J. Strom Thurmond. February 11, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Winthrop College, South Carolina, Azalea Queens-March, 1947.' (Jean Crouch seated center)   8 x 10

'Walterboro, S.C. (L to R) Unknown, Sgt. Huss Fennell, Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, March, 1947.'(Mr. W.W. Smoak, Editor Walterboro Press & Standard is known.)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at meeting of Santee-Cooper Authority, Spring, 1947.' (on location)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at meeting of Santee-Cooper Authority, Spring, 1947.' (on location)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond at Annual Meeting of Municipal Association of S.C., Old Library Building, U.S.C. Campus, Columbia, S.C.-Spring, 1947.' (audience)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-American Legion Horse Races-Spring, (Governor had first date with Jean Crouch that day.)' (they breezed through the assault that day too)   8 x 10

'Charleston Azalea Festival-April, 1947.' (contestants in line in front of DC-3, Jean Crouch 6 ^th from back)   8 x 10

'Charleston, South Carolina-Azalea Festival-April, 1947.' (contestants at Battery Park forman 'A' with Jean Crouch front center)   8 x 10

'Charleston Azalea Festival-April, 1947.' (parade showing Jean Crouch standing on South Carolina float)   8 x 10

'Charleston, South Carolina-Azalea Festival-April, 1947.' (stage party, front left to right, Mendel Rivers, Jean Crouch, Gov. Thurmond)   8 x 10

'First Ticket of the Doman's Club Charity Ball sold to Gov. J. Strom Thurmond by Miss Libby Stevenson and Miss Mary DeWitt-April 20, 1947'   8 x 10

Gov. Thurmond & Mother in front of the Vet. Hosp. in Cola. on the Occasion of her selection as S.C. Mother of the Year, 1947 (circa May 1947)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond signing a Proclamation declaring National Service Insurance Week-Those included in the picture are besides Gov. Thurmond-Mr. W.B. Worthy, Mr. George Williams, Mr. George Shankel, Mr. W.C. Outzs, and Mr. J.J. Bullard-Governor's Office, Columbia, S.C.-May 4, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Knox Housing Show, Augusta, Georgia, Governor J. Strom Thurmond presenting Knox homes to prize winners of contest sponsored by Knox Corp., Thomson, Ga. May 28, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond addressing National Guard Unit-1947.' (circa June 1947)   4 x 10

'Jean Crouch, Happy Hance, Pat Hicklin-Winthrop College-1947.' (walking down sidewalk) circa June 1947   5 x 8

'Happy Hance, Jean Crouch, Pat Hicklin-Winthrop College-1947.' (walking on grass in front of Auditorium) circa June 1947   5 x 8

'Pat Hicklin, Happy Hance, Jean Crouch-Winthrop College-1947.' (walking on grass holding hands in front of building) circa June 1947   5 x 8

Jean Crouch, Betty Leathers, Jean Graham, Winthrop College circa June 1947   2.5 x 4.5

'Winthrop College-Daisy Chain-June, 1947-Merle Bethea-Jean Crouch.' (standing on parade ground)   8 x 10

'Winthrop College-Daisy Chain-June, 1947-Miss Jean Crouch.' (Merle Bethea standing over Jean)   5 x 7

'Miss Dorothy Thomas and Miss Jean Crouch leave Charleston for trip to Washington given them by Azalea Festival Committee, June, 1947.' (standing under covered walkway)   8 x 10

'Miss Jean Crouch and Miss Dorothy Thomas leave Charleston for trip to Washington given them by Azalea Festival Committee, June, 1947.' (boarding airplane)   8 x 10

Miss Jean Crouch and Miss Dorothy Thomas leave Charleston for trip To Washington given them by Azalea Festival Committee, June, 1947.' (waving from stairs boarding airplane)   8 x 10

'Miss Jean Crouch and Miss Dorothy Thomas arrive in Washington for visit given them by Azalea Festival Committee, June, 1947.' (met by L. Mendel Rivers, 2 ^nd from left, and others)   8 x 10

'Azalea Festival Committee trip-Washington-Raleigh Hotel-June, 1947.' (Jean & Dorothy with hotel manager)   8 x 10

'Washington, D.C.-June, 1947-Dorothy Thomas 'Miss Azalea Queen,' Jean Crouch 'Miss South Carolina,' and Miss Washington.''   8 x 10

Miss Dorothy Thomas and Miss Jean Crouch are entertained by Congressman W.J.B. Dorn and friend during their trip to Washington June, 1947   8 x 10

'Washington, D.C.-June, 1947-Left to Right-'Miss Washington,' Congressman, Dorothy Thomas, Congressman Mendel Rivers, Jean Crouch, and Speaker Joe Martin.'   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond shaking hands with Major H.F. Ledbetter as Brigadier General James C. Dozier looks on-Eglin Field, Fla-6-26-47.'   8 x 10

'National Guard Air Show-Gov. J. Strom Thurmond (3 ^rd from left) 1947.' (circa June 26, Gen. Dozier 5  ^th from left)   8 x 10

 July-October 1947 

'National Governors' Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah-1947.' (circa July, group at picnic)   2.5 x 4.5

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Great Salt Lake, Utah-National Governors' Conference-1947.'(circa July, group of swimmers)   3.5 x 5.5

'Myrtle Beach, Summer 1947.' Strom Thurmond (center) sits with two young sisters, Linda Williams (age 22, left) and Peggy Williams (age 17, right), of Sanford, N.C., on Myrtle Beach   5 x 7

'Gov. Thurmond-Miss Jean Griffin of Spartanburg, S.C. (chosen 'Miss South Carolina,' Summer, 1947.''   8 x 10

'Tobacco Festival Celebration-Mullins, South Carolina-August 7, 1947.' (Thurmond center)   8 x 10

'Tobacco Festival Celebration-Mullins, South Carolina-August 7, 1947.' (Thurmond sitting in convertible in parade)   8 x 10

'Tobacco Festival Celebration-Mullins, South Carolina-August 7, 1947.' (Thurmond & Maybank inspecting tobacco leaves)   7 x 9

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at Paris Mt. State Park, Greenville, S.C.-August 16, 1947.' (standing with group)   8 x 10

'After swimming two miles without stopping Governor Strom Thurmond goes on lifeguard duty at Paris Mountain State Park-August 16 ^th 1947.' (group in swimming suits)   8 x 10

'Greenville, South Carolina-Paris Mountain State Park-1947.' (circa August 16, Thurmond greeted at airplane, summer)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond with Jinx Falkenburg and Tex McCrary on television show during Legion Convention in New York City-September, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Governor Strom Thurmond and the Champion Hereford Bull, 'Perfection Diamond,' Chester County, S.C. September 16, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Miss Jean Crouch in October, 1947. Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond on November 7, 1947.' (portrait)   8 x 10

Jean Crouch, portrait. (same as 227) October, 1947   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina, October, 1947, Jean Crouch-Home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Horace J. Crouch, where Jean lived prior to her marriage to Governor Strom Thurmond, November 7,1947.' (Jean standing in front of house)   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina-'Home."   8 x 10

'Miss Jean Crouch-Elko, South Carolina-October 1947.' (seated in chair reading letters)   8 x 10

'Jean Crouch-Elko, South Carolina-1947.' (in apron putting batter into waffle iron)   8 x 10

"In Old Playhouse'-Elko, South Carolina-October, 1947. Jean Crouch.' (standing in doorway)   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina, October, 1947, (Left to Right) Mrs. H.J. Crouch, Miss Jean Crouch, and Mr. H.J. Crouch.' (seated on sofa)   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina-'Home and Bicycle'-October, 1947.' (Jean riding bicycle in front of her home)   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina-October, 1947-Jean Crouch.' (standing in the backyard of her home)   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina-'Home'-Mrs. Crouch, Jean Crouch, and H.J. Crouch.' (seated on bench in the backyard of their home)   8 x 10

'Miss Jean Crouch, at home in Elko, South Carolina-October, 1947.' (seated on chair with school yearbook)   8 x 10

'Elko, South Carolina-Baptist Church-1947-Jean Crouch.' (c October, standing on front steps)   8 x 10

'Winthrop College-Senior Order Weekend-October, 1947. President Henry F. Sims-Jean Crouch.'   8 x 10

'Winthrop College-Senior Order Weekend-October, 1947. Left to Right-Ella V. Gondelock, Mary Ellen Jackson, Pat Hicklin, Edith McCallum, Mary Stanley, Jean Crouch, Hilda Brockman.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Miss Jean Crouch-Charleston, S.C.-October 1947.' (with unidentified Naval officer)   8 x 10

'Walterboro, South Carolina-Murray Party-October, 1947.' (Jean, Gov. Thurmond, guests, getting food from buffet)   8 x 10

'Walterboro, S.C.-Home of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Murray-Party for Miss Jean Crouch-October, 1947-Left to Right: Miss Kathleen Griffin, Mrs. H.J. Crouch, Mrs. Murray (at piano), Miss Crouch, Mr. Murray and Governor Thurmond.' (unidentified man between Mrs. Crouch and Mrs. Murray)   8 x 10

 October-November 4, 1947 

'President Sims, Miss Jean Crouch, and Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-October, 1947 (in parlor at Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina).'   8 x 10

'Hon. and Mrs. James F. Byrnes-Miss Jean Crouch-Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Carolina-Clemson Game-October 1947.'   8 x 10

'Greenwood, South Carolina-1947-Mr. & Mrs. Tom Taylor, Lowndes Daniel-Governor J. Strom Thurmond, and Jean Crouch.'   8 x 10

'Greenwood, South Carolina-Taylor Party-October, 1947-Left to Right-Jean Crouch, Governor Thurmond, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bishop.' (Mrs. Bishop, Martha, is Thurmond's sister)   8 x 10

'Greenwood, South Carolina-Taylor Party-October, 1947.' (reception line)   8 x 10

'Greenwood, South Carolina-1947-Dr. and Mrs. Walter Bishop (Martha Thurmond).' (dancing)   8 x 10

'Greenwood, South Carolina-Tom Taylor Dance in honor of Miss Jean Crouch and GovernorJ. Strom Thurmond-October, 1947.'   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Poplar Springs, S.C.-October, 1947.' (circa October 12, standing with church group in front of flower arrangement)   8 x 10

'Southern Governors' Conference-Grove Park Inn-Asheville, North Carolina-October 19, 20, and 21, 1947.' (group picture)   8 x 10

'Dinner at the Governor's Mansion-October 23, 1947.' (Red Boddie, 2 ^nd from left; Dr. J.W. Thurmond Jr. (Governor's older brother), 4  ^th from left; Jean Crouch, far left side; Gov. Thurmond,head of table; Mrs. J.W. Thurmond Jr. (Elisabeth), far right side; Walter Brown, next to Mrs.Thurmond; and Gertrude Thurmond (Governor Thurmond's younger sister), back to camera.)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond and Miss Jean Crouch-Music Festival Dinner-October 31,1947.' (standing talking)   8 x 10

'Music Festival Dinner, Columbia Hotel-October 31, 1947. Left-Jim Perry, Seated-Lisbeth Wolfe, Gov. and Jean Crouch, Right-Mr. Chris T. Wolfe.' (unidentified women between Perry and Governor)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Miss Jean Crouch, W. Lowndes Daniel Jr.-Music Festival Dinner-Columbia Hotel-October 31, 1947.' (at dinner table eating and talking)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond and Miss Jean Crouch get marriage license-11/4/47-Richland County Court House.'   8 x 10

Wedding Information Card: Bride's Name-Jean Crouch, Groom's Name-James Strom Thurmond, Date-November 7, 1947, Ceremony At-Executive Mansion, Columbia, S.C., Officiated By-Rev. George M. Rogers, Attendants-Frances Crouch and Dr. J. William Thurmond   8 x 10

Governor. Thurmond, the groom, slips the ring on Jean's finger while family and friends watch November 7, 1947   8 x 10

'Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond right after ceremony-November 7, 1947.' (kissing, similar to 290)   8 x 10

Governor and Mrs. Thurmond, 'The Happy Couple,' just after the Ceremony-formal pose November 7, 1947   8 x 10

Governor and Mrs. Thurmond pose for another picture while J. William And Allan George Thurmond watch children November 7, 1947   8 x 10

Wedding Cake on decorated table November 7, 1947   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, November 7, 1947.' (Jean feeds Strom a piece of wedding cake)   8 x 10

Jean eating a piece of wedding cake while family members watch November 7, 1947   8 x 10

'Edgefield, South Carolina-Oakley Park Reception-November, 1947.' (Jean posing with flowers beside fireplace)   8 x 10

'Edgefield, South Carolina-Oakley Park Reception-December, 1947.' (November-Governor & Mrs. Thurmond pose in front of window)   8 x 10

The 'Honeymoon Vehicle'-a decorated 1947 Cadillac circa November, 1947   8 x 10

'Miami, Florida-'Honeymoon'-Boat Trip-November, 1947.'   3 x 4

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-'Honeymooning' in Miami, Florida, November 14,1947.' (helping Jean exit convertible)   8 x 10

'Miami Beach, Florida-'Honeymoon'-November, 1947-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Patrolman Jack Fulenwider.' (c November 14, Thurmond's entering convertible)   8 x 10

'Miami Beach, Florida. Hialeah Race Track-November, 1947. Patrolman Jack Fulenwider-at extreme right Herbert Frink.' (two other unidentified Gentlemen, one is pinning corsage on Jean)   8 x 10

'Miami Beach, Florida-'Honeymoon'-November, 1947.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond pose in swim suits beside the beach)   8 x 10

Governor & Mrs. Thurmond 'Honeymooning' on way to Cuba via airplane November 14, 1947   8 x 10

 circa November 15-December 1947 

'This picture of my first wife, Jean, and myself was taken in Havana, Cuba in November 1947 while we were on our Honeymoon. Strom Thurmond' circa November 15, 1947   5 x 7

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-'Honeymooning-November 15, 1947-Rear of National Hotel-Cuba.' (Jean sitting on old cannon while Strom points)   8 x 10

'Havana, Cuba-'Honeymoon'-1947. Governor & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (Strom in sun shirt, Jean with a Coke in front of painting & Clock)   3.5 x 5

Columbia, S.C., 1947-Gov. Strom Thurmond talking with (L to R) Adj. Gen. James C. Dozier, Mrs. Fuller Warren, Governor Fuller Warren of Florida and Mrs. Thurmond. (same as 652 dated July 1949, Governor Warren was Governor of Florida from 1949-1953)   8 x 10

Columbia, S.C., Fall of 1947-Mrs. Strom Thurmond talking with Mrs. Fuller Warren, wife of the Governor of Florida. (same as 655 dated July 1949, Governor Warren was Governor of Florida from 1949-1953)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond entertain the Newspapermen of S.C. at the Executive Mansion-December, 1947. (Gov. Thurmond front row left, eyes shut.)' (Jean is behind him)   8 x 10

'Mansion-December, 1947-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (with silver bowl & ladle labeled 'Battleship South Carolina')   8 x 10

'Mansion-December, 1947-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (putting tinsel & bulb on Christmas tree)   8 x 10

J. Strom Thurmond-portrait. (same as 335) circa 1947   3 x 4

'Mansion-1947-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (leaning on iron fence outside)   8 x 10

'Piedmont Inter-State Spartanburg County Fair and Dinner-1947 (Left to Right) Mayor Leon Moore, Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Sen. Howard McCravey, Bruce Littlejohn.' (Thurmond speaker)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Opening of Radio Station WORD-Spartanburg, S.C., 1947.' (L to R: Andy Ring, unknown, Horace Lothues, Thurmond, Phil Merryman, Walter Brown, Turner Catledge)   8 x 10

'Columbia Disabled American Veterans-1947 (Gov. J. Strom Thurmond 5 ^th from left).'(Mayor Frank C. Owens of Columbia 6  ^th from left)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1947.' (portrait, same as 335)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond and Miss Gertrude Thurmond-Mansion steps-1947.'(circa prior to November 7 ^th wedding)   8 x 10

'General Eisenhower-Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Mayor Frank Owens-1947.' (circa May 2, 1947)   8 x 10

'Governor Cherry of North Carolina-Governor Thurmond of South Carolina-1947.'(holding booklet 'The $3,266,800,000 Carolinas Market')   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at S.C. Sheriff's Association, Columbia, S.C., 1947.' (greeting guests)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond (Back row extreme right) at Soil Conservation Meeting.' (W.W. Smoaks next to Thurmond)   8 x 10

'Edgefield Governors' Monument, 1947.' (enlargement of 357, same number)   8 x 10

'Unveiling Tablet to World War II Dead-Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1947.' (Columbia, S.C.)   8 x 10

'Unveiling marker to Travis and Bonham-Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1947-Saluda,South Carolina.' (circa August 4, William Barrett Travis was Commander of the Alamo and James Butler Bonham was a Texas Cavalry Officer attached to the Alamo. Travis and Bonham, bothfrom Edgefield County, were second cousins)   8 x 10

'Baby Day for Veterans-University of S.C.-1947-Governor J. Strom Thurmond at extreme left.'   4 x 5

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond signing a bill to prohibit the dynamiting of fish in South Carolina-1947.'   5 x 7

'Reception for Hon. James F. Byrnes at Forest Lake Club, Columbia, S.C.-(Left to Right) James J. Reid, James F. Byrnes, and Senator T.B. Bryant.' (others also in picture, not identified)   8 x 10

Signed 'Eve Arden to Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1947.'   7 x 9

Signed 'To my friend Strom, my first acting job, Roberto Wilson.'   8 x 10

Signed 'To my good friend Strom Thurmond-a real patriot. Thurston B. Justis.'   8 x 10

Billy and Ruth Graham-at revival   8 x 10

'To Gov. Strom Thurmond, Sincerely, Morris Paulson, Mayor, Los Angeles.'   8 x 10

 January-March 1948 

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond being presented with the Cross of the Officer of the Order of the Crown for services to the cause of freedom during World War II, by Ambassador Robert Silvercruys on behalf of the Belgium Government, at the Belgium Embassy, Washington, D.C.-January 8, 1948.'   8 x 10

'Edgar Morris congratulates Governor J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, on receiving the Belgium decoration-presented by Baron Silvercruys, Belgium Ambassador to the United States-January 8, 1948-Belgium Embassy, Washington'   8 x 10

"High Ranking Officers'-Contact Camp-Fort Jackson, S.C.-January 15, 1948-(First Row) Col. L.O. Field; Col. James C. Welch; Col. Edding T. Hughes; Col. Edward R. Hahn; Col. Charles H. Cheatam; Col. Robert B. Garrison; Col. J. Strom Thurmond; Col. George W. Race; Col. Russell L. Wolfe; Col. W.B. Kean; Col. Turner; Col. Emil R. Rosenburgh; General Dalby; and General G.B. Smithe. (Second Row) Col. Robert E. Baron; Col. Edgar L. Morris; Col. J.T. Wingard; Col. Watts; Col. William L. Daniel; Col. Luniter A. Porter; Col. Dayle W. Boggs; and Col. John C. Copeland.'   8 x 10

'Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond at Columbia Merchants Association Banquet, Jefferson Hotel-Thursday, January 30, 1948.' (January 30 ^th was on a Friday, see 385)   6 x 10

'Southern Governors' Conference-Tallahassee, Florida-1948 (Left to Right) Mrs. Lane, Maryland; Mrs. Thompson, Georgia; Mrs. Thurmond, South Carolina; Mrs. Caldwell, Florida.'   8 x 10

'Fifty Year Service Award Dinner-Honoring Graniteville Company employees with 50 Yrs. or more of service-Sheraton-BonAir Hotel-Augusta, Georgia-February 13, 1948.' (Governor & Mrs.Thurmond standing beside seated guests)   5 x 7

Thurmond Reads Resolution-Gov. J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina reads his resolution, passed unanimously by the Conference of Southern Governors at Wakulla Springs, FLA., February 7,setting a 40-day limit for a new conference to consider problems arising from President Truman's Civil Rights program for Negroes. The Conference gave the Democratic Administration an ultimatum to cease attacks on 'White Supremacy' or face full-fledged revolt in the South. Men in background are unidentified. (Walter Brown is seated at middle to Thurmond's right)   8 x 10

Col. J. Strom Thurmond (Gov. of S.C.) registers at the Reserve Officers Contact Camp at Ft.Jackson, S.C 2/14/48   8 x 10

'Watching the weapons demonstration at Fort Jackson, S.C.-February 15, 1948.' (from bleachers)   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and Mrs. Paul Leonard-Cancer Drive-March 1948-Mansion.'(seated on sofa viewing cancer brochures)   8 x 10

'Hon. Fred Ponder taking the oath as Labor Commissioner in Governor's Office-(recognized in picture) Rep. Tracy Gaines, Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Sen. McCravy, Speaker Littlejohn,Mrs. Ponder and their little Daughter.-March, 1948.'   8 x 10

'Southern Conference Boxing Tournament Finals-University of S.C. Field House-George Buchanan, Admiral Norman M. Smith, Judge Rice, Mayor Frank Owens, Mrs. J. StromThurmond, Governor Thurmond, and President of Maryland University, March 6, 1948.'   8 x 10

'Foster School of Dance representatives selling Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond tickets to their revue. Wednesday, March 10, 1948.'   8 x 10

Dixie Governors Oppose Truman Nomination-Southern Governors confer at meeting in Washington, March 13, where they agreed unanimously to oppose the nomination of President Truman. From left seated: Governors Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina; James E. Folsom,of Alabama; William Preston Lane Jr., of Maryland; and Fielding Wright of Mississippi.Standing (Left to Right) Governors Ben Laney of Arkansas; M.E. Thompson of Georgia; and Beauford H. Jester, of Texas   8 x 13

'Emily H. Cate, P.R. Plumer, Roscoe E. Stevens, watching Governor Thurmond sign The Proclamation declaring 'Camp Week' for March 12-27, 1948.' ('Camping for Happy, Resourceful Living! Strengthening Democracy')   8 x 10

'Walter Craig and Governor Thurmond-April 1948.' (shaking hands in front of building)   4 x 5

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond with President of the Standard Oil Company, and Mr. Dick Lewis in Governor's Office-April 6, 1948.'   8 x 10

'The Signing of The Agricultural Marketing Act-April 8, 1948-(L. to R.) Senator Ray Williams, Representative Hutchinson, Senator Abrams, Representative Floyd, Senator R.M. Jefferies, Representative Hendricks, Governor Thurmond is signing the bill.'   8 x 10

'Lancaster, S.C.-May 2, 1948-Jean Thurmond-Bettie Weeks, and Jim Howie.' (seated on lawn couch in Weeks' front yard)   5 x 7

'Lancaster, S.C.-Home of Bob Weeks-May 2, 1948.' (guests seated on lawn chairs & couch in front yard)   5 x 7

'Governor Thurmond, Kathryn Sims-Winthrop College, May 29, 1948-Alice Sims, President Sims.' (unveiling of Sims' portrait)   8 x 10

Summer 1948, Greenville, S.C., Dedication & Air Show at Greenville Airport. (outdoors, stageparty, Governor & Mrs. Thurmond seated, far right)   8 x 10

'Olin D. Johnston, Bob Jones Sr., Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Bob Jones Jr., Bob Jones University-June 1948.' (dressed in academic caps & gowns)   8 x 10

'Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina-June 1948.' (Bob Jones Jr. gives Congressman Joe Bryson honorary doctorate degree)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C.-June 1948.' (stage party-Governor Thurmond, unknown, Bob Jones Jr.-leaving stage)   8 x 10

'Greenville, South Carolina-Bob Jones University-Receiving Doctor's Degree-1948-Left to Right: Dr. Bob Jones Jr., Sen. Olin D. Johnston, Congressman Joe Bryson, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, and Dr. Bob Jones Sr.' (dressed in academic caps & gowns)   8 x 10

'Clemson College-Class of '23 Reunion-June 5, 1948.' (Thurmond, front row, 7 ^th from left)   8 x 10

'National Governors' Conference-June 1948. Portsmouth, N.H. Wentworth-By-The-Sea.'(circa June 14-16, dinner, head table)   8 x 10

'Graduation of Patrol Class taken at Area Trade School-June 30, 1948. (Left to Right) Mrs.Ernest Quarles, J. Ernest Quarles, Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, Governor J. Strom Thurmond,Mrs. C.R. McMillan, Mr. C.R. McMillan.' (Governor Thurmond is addressing the guests)   6 x 10

 circa July 14-circa October 7, 1948 

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond and Edgar Brown at the Democratic National Convention-Philadelphia, Pa., July, 1948.' (circa July 14, with third unidentified man)   7 x 9

'Governor of N.C. saying it to the Governor of S.C. in Philadelphia, Pa., at the Democratic National Convention-July, 1948. (Cherry & Thurmond).' (circa July 14)   7 x 9

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Democratic National Convention-Philadelphia, Pa.-July, 1948.'(circa July 14, Thurmond's zealous speech)   7 x 9

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond (Extreme Right) of S.C. on Television-WPIX-during National Democratic Convention held in Philadelphia, Pa., 1948.' (circa July 14, five men on Television, seated at table, with back stage area in view)   8 x 10

'Philadelphia, Penn.,-Lorraine Hotel-Democratic National Convention-July 14, 1948-Left to Right-Kitty Wilson, Olin D. Johnston, Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Davis (Mgr-Hotel), Bill Baskin, Anne Agnew, Mrs. Geo. Bell Timmerman, Lt.Gov. George Bell Timmerman Jr.' 'Best Regards, D. Dewey Davis'   8 x 10

'National Guard Parade-Fort Jackson-Friday, July 16, 1948-Gen. and Mrs. James C. Dozier (to each side of Mrs. Thurmond).' (one unidentified woman next to Mrs. Dozier and two unidentified officers next to Gen. Dozier)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond (left), Gov. Fielding L. Wright of Mississippi (Right) The Southerners' choice for President and Vice-President of the U.S., July 17, 1948, close of Rump Convention in Birmingham, Ala.' (also have 8 x 10 duplicate)   7 x 9

Birmingham, Ala., July 17-Governor J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina walks across the stage of the Municipal Auditorium here today after being nominated as the presidential candidate for the States' Rights Democrats   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Houston, Texas, August, 1948, Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (with flowers)   8 x 10

'Gainesville, Florida, September, 1948, during Presidential Campaign.' Signed 'To a Very Charming Lady, The First Lady of South Carolina, Best Wishes and Regards, Parmel W. Getzen, Gainesville, Fla.' (Jean seated in chair)   8 x 10

'Alexandria, Virginia-1948-Mr. C.C. Carlin-Governor J. Strom Thurmond.' (circa October 7, seated in Carlin's office)   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Alexandria, Virginia-Newspaper Office, 1948-Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Carlin-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (circa October 7, standing on front steps of the Alexandria Gazette Newspaper Building)   8 x 10

'Gunston Hall, Virginia, October, 1948, during Presidential Campaign.' (circa October 7, Thurmond signs guestbook as Jean watches)   8 x 10

'Gunston Hall, Virginia, October, 1948, during Presidential Campaign.' (circa October (L. to R.) Mrs. C.C. Carlin, Caretaker, Mrs. Thurmond, Governor Thurmond with hat over heart, and Mrs.Emmerick view tomb. Could be Washington's Tomb at Mt. Vernon despite label as Gunston Hall)   8 x 10

'Gunston Hall, Virginia, October, 1948, during Presidential Campaign.' (circa October 7, Governor & Mrs. Thurmond, C.C. Carlin and others stand beside columns. Could be columns at back portico of Mt. Vernon despite the label)   8 x 10

'Gunston Hall, Virginia. Home of Robert Mason, October, 1948, during Presidential Campaign.' (circa October 7, Governor & Mrs. Thurmond stand in front of fireplace.)   8 x 10

'Gunston Hall, Virginia, October, 1948, during Presidential Campaign.' (circa October 7, Home of Robert Mason, Governor & Mrs. Thurmond kneel beside ornamental pond, Governor Thurmond tests water with his finger)   8 x 10

'Gunsden Hall, Virginia-October, 1948.' (circa October 7, Gunston Hall, Governor Thurmond points to Robert Mason's draft of 'The Declaration of Rights' hanging over the fireplace)   8 x 10

'Atlantic Rural Exposition, Richmond, Virginia, Friday, October 8, 1948.' (Governor & Mrs.Thurmond pose under 'Thurmond-Wright' campaign banner)   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Hendersonville, N.C.' (circa October 10, 8 p.m., Governor & Mrs. Thurmond at banquet) 1948   4 x 5

'Governor Thurmond addressing Randolph-Macon student body during Presidential Campaign, Lynchburg, Virginia, October, 1948.' (October 11)   8 x 10

'Randolph-Macon Students-Lynchburg, Va., October, 1948.' (October 11, row of female students standing)   8 x 10

Randolph-Macon Women's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, October, 1948, During Presidential Campaign. (October 11, audience)   8 x 10

'Campaign, 1948-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (circa October 12, at Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel, Winston-Salem, N.C.)   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Louisville, Kentucky-October, 1948.-Major Howard F. Stevenson-USMC, Miss Martha Idol, Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (October 13, two unidentified women between Idol and Mrs. Thurmond. Signed 'For Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond With best wishes from Idol and Stevenson.'   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Gainesville, Florida, October, 1948.' (October 18, same as 482 only Larger and without personal inscription)   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Gainesville, Florida, October, 1948.' (October 18, same as 484, larger)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond at Gainesville, Florida, October, 1948.' Signed 'My Very Best to our President Gov. Thurmond, Cordially yours, Parmel W. Getzen, Gainesville, Fla. 10/21/48.' (two unidentified men in picture with Governor Thurmond and Mr. Getzen.)   8 x 10

Presidential Campaign-University of Florida, Gainesville, October 18, 1948-Governor Thurmond on front of statue with group of young men)   5 x 7

'Presidential Campaign-Gov. J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (Gov. Thurmond second from Left)-1948.' (October 18, with three unidentified men)   8 x 10

 October 18-November 1948 

'Presidential Campaign-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-West Palm Beach, Florida, 1948.' (circa October 18, L. to R. unidentified woman, Governor Thurmond, State Trooper, Mrs. Thurmond, State Trooper)   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Arrival on side street, neat Flagler Park, W.P.B., Fla. Gov. & Mrs. Thurmond-10/18/48.' (near Flagler, walking with group of people, evening)   4 x 5

'Presidential Campaign-Geo. Washington Hotel W.P.B., Florida-10/18/49. Governor &Mrs. Thurmond.'   4 x 5

'Presidential Campaign-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-West Palm Beach, Florida, October 1948.' (October 18, L. to R. Governor Thurmond, two unidentified men, Mrs. Thurmond, and one unidentified man)   8 x 10

'Presidential Campaign-Shreveport, Louisiana-October, 1948.' (circa October 27, GovernorThurmond shakes hands with an unidentified man while Mrs. Thurmond and seven otherunidentified people watch)   5 x 7

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond being greeted at Waco, Texas by former Governor Pat M. Neff when Governor Thurmond spoke as candidate for President of the United States on the States' Rights Democratic Ticket. 1948.' (cOctober 27, Baylor student leaders in background)   8 x 10

Fort Mill, S.C.-November 1948-L. to R. Rev. C. Raymond Spain, Mrs. S.T., Rev. Morehead and Governor S.T   5 x 7

'Mansion-Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1948.' (November, writing at desk in office)   8 x 10

'Mansion-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-1948.' (November, sitting on the sofa)   8 x 10

'Mansion-Office-November, 1948-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (Mrs. Thurmond watches her husband write notes)   8 x 10

'Mansion-November, 1948-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (enjoying a quiet dinnertogether in the dining room)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Governor's Mansion-Columbia, South Carolina.' (reading newspaper while sitting in a rocking chair)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond presenting Colonel's Commission to Melvin Jones, Secretary General Lions Club Int. Chicago-in Columbia, S.C., November, 1948.'   8 x 10

'Edgefield, South Carolina-November 2, 1948-Election Day-Beverly Howard, Congressman & Mrs. Rivers, Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond greet Congressman & Mrs. Rivers and Howard as they disembark from small airplane)   8 x 10

'Edgefield, South Carolina-November 2, 1948-Election Day-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and Mrs. Mendel L. Rivers.' (stand beside airplane)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond voting in Presidential Race, Edgefield, South Carolina-November 2, 1948-Election Day.' (standing in crowd closest to Governor & Mrs. Thurmond, L. to R., are Mendel & Mrs. Rivers, Gertrude, unidentified woman, Mrs. J.W. Thurmond, and Mary)   8 x 10

'(Left to Right) Miss Gertrude Thurmond, Mrs. J.W. Thurmond, Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Edgefield, South Carolina-Election Day-November 2, 1948.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond vote while in background Mendel & Mrs. River and Mrs. Mary Tompkins, Governor Thurmond's sister, and crowd watch)   8 x 10

'Edgefield, South Carolina-November 2, 1948-Election Day.' (Standing at building entrance L. to R. Beverly Howard, Miss Ruth DeLoach, Mrs. J. W. Thurmond, Mendel Rivers, Mrs. J.S. Thurmond, Governor Thurmond, Mrs. Rivers, Mrs. Mary Tompkins, James Moss, and Miss Gertrude Thurmond)   8 x 10

'Columbia, South Carolina-Mansion-Election Night-November 2, 1948.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond read ticker-tape from machine)   8 x 10

'Presidential Electors for S.C. States' Rights Democrats, November 2, 1948-(W.R. Watson of Sec. of State's Office in white shirt-not an Elector) S.C. cast all 8 Electoral Votes for Governor J. Strom Thurmond for President and Gov. Fielding L. Wright for Vice President of the U.S.' (six Electors pictured with Mr. Watson)   8 x 10

'Presidential Electors for South Carolina States' Rights Democrats, November 2, 1948-(L. to R. Seated) Leon Harris, Anderson, S.C., Judge Eugene S. Blease, Newberry, S.C., Charlton Durant, S.C. (L. to R. Standing) J.K. Mayfield, Denmark, S.C., Clyburne Wilson, Lancaster, S.C., Harry M. Arthur, Union, S.C., Irving M. Fishburne, Walterboro, S.C., Thomas R. Miller, Florence, S.C. (All six (6) of South Carolina's Electoral Votes cast for Gov. J. Strom Thurmond for President of the United States and Gov. Fielding L. Wright of Miss. For Vice-President.)' (There are eight (8) Electors and eight (8) votes)   8 x 10

'Southern Governors' Conference-Savannah, Georgia-November, 1948-Governor Kerr Scott of North Carolina and Governor J. Strom Thurmond of S.C. (What was the Governor of South Carolina saying to the Governor of N.C???)' (November crossed-out in favor of cDecember 12)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond of S.C. shakes hands with J.H. Combs of Savannah as Governor Lane of Maryland looks on. Southern Governors' Conference held at Savannah, Georgia-December 12, 1948.' (Combs is with Western Union Telegraph Co. of Savannah. same as 532)   8 x 10

American Legion Post 71-North Augusta-Christmas Party. L. to R. Mrs. Harold Wright, Harold Wright, Governor Thurmond, Mrs. Thurmond, and Commander Ed Merritt   8 x 10

'Columbia, South Carolina-Fort Jackson, S.C.-Christmas Day, 1948.' Honorable J. Strom Thurmond & Mrs. Thurmond, Major General & Mrs. G.H. Decker-Commanding General, Fort Jackson, Brigadier General & Mrs. Frank C. McConnell-Assistant Division Commander, Lieutenant Colonel & Mrs. Kenneth M. Barager-Commanding Officer Receiving Section,Captain Gardner S. Vaughan-Commanding 5 ^th Signal Company and Consolidated Mess, Captain Frank R. Eversole Jr.-Assistant Operations Officer Receiving Section (L. to R.)'   8 x 10

 1948 

Governor J. Strom Thurmond circa 1948   2.5 x 2.5

Aiken, S.C.-Polo Game-1948. Governor & Mrs. Thurmond. (color)   4 x 5

New York, 1948. Governor & Mrs. Thurmond get their pictures taken as a hula girl & a sailor, behind painted fronts with cutouts for their faces   5 x 7

'Gov. & Mrs. Thurmond-1948-Lands End-Beaufort, S.C.' (Mrs. Thurmond talking to Governor Thurmond-he is on a boat wearing a swim suit and she is on the dock)   3 x 4.5

'Gov. & Mrs. Thurmond-1948-Lands End-Beaufort, S.C.' (standing on a boat by the dock)   3 x 4.5

Governor Strom Thurmond of S.C. waves to the camera during the Cigar Bowl in Tampa, Fla. when Wofford College was playing. (Mrs. Thurmond is seated next to Governor Thurmond)   3.5 x 5

'1948' (sign on door of Studebaker) We favor States' Rights, Thurmond for President, OldHickory Post 2889 V.F.W., Rock Hill, S.C. (Veterans of Foreign Wars)   3 x 4.5

'Strom Thurmond and other V.F.W. members of Charles Girardeau Post 641, Columbia, S.C. during States' Rights Campaign in 1948.' (Governor Thurmond and six men stand behind care with V.F.W. sign on bumper)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond as South Carolina Military District in Columbia, 1948-(Gov. Thurmond 5 ^th from Left)' (South Carolina Military District, General James C. Dozier far left)   8 x 10

'Special Supreme Court appointed by Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1948.' (5 judges in robes standing behind bench)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond addressing the South Carolina National Guard in Columbia, South Carolina-1948.' (flanked by civilians & officers, including General James C. Dozier who is seated directly behind Governor Thurmond)   7 x 9

'Mansion-Boys State-1948.' (boys surround Mrs. Thurmond who is signing photographs of Governor Thurmond)   8 x 10

'Boys State-made in hall of State House outside Governor's Office-1948.' (8 boys)   8 x 10

Governor Thurmond, 2 ^nd from left, pictured at Township Auditorium, Columbia, S.C. L. to R. Mayor Frank Owens, Governor Thurmond, Hon. James F. Byrnes, Mackie Quave, A.J.M. Wannamaker (at podium)   8 x 10

'Lebanon Church, Anderson, S.C. (L. to R.) Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Mrs. Bailey Maddox, Mrs. H.J. Crouch, Dr. & Mrs. C.E. Elgin, Mr. B.S. Breazeale, Mrs. Thurmond, Mr. Bailey Maddox.' (Mrs. Crouch is Mrs. Thurmond's mother, Mr. Breazeale is Mrs. Crouch's brother and Mrs. Thurmond's uncle.)   8 x 10

'40 and 8 Reception-Executive Mansion-Columbia, South Carolina-Maryland Delegation presenting Governor and Mrs. Thurmond with cake.' (also have 8 x 10 duplicate)   8 x 10

'Columbia, South Carolina-Women's Club Tea-Left End-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Right End-Mrs. Frank Owens.' (9 women standing in back of decorated table where Mrs.Thurmond and Mrs. Owens are seated)   8 x 10

Governor J. Strom Thurmond-portrait circa 1948   4.5 x 4.5

Strom Thurmond portrait-similar to 574 (same suit and tie, etc.)   8 x 10

Strom Thurmond portrait-similar to 574-576   8 x 10

Strom Thurmond portrait-similar to 574-578   8 x 10

Strom Thurmond portrait-similar to 574-580   8 x 10

'Governor's Mansion, Columbia, S.C., 1948.' (view from garden)   3.5 x 5

'State Capitol, Columbia, S.C., 1948.' (view from street, front of capitol)   3.5 x 5

 January-March 1949 

'Jacksonville, Florida, Gator Bowl-January 1, 1949-Dr. & Mrs. R.F. Poole-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Clemson vs Missouri.'   8 x 10

'Governor Thurmond at the opening of the plant congratulates the citizens of Edgefield and vicinity upon the acquisition of the new CREST plant. In the background are Mr. Landschneider, Detroit CREST stylist; Mr. S.S. Algaze, Detroit, certified public accountant; Mr. Ralph E. Routier, Detroit, company attorney; Mr. R.H. Norris, Edgefield banker and president, Edgefield Industrial Development Corp.; just back of Mr. Norris is Mr. Stanley Llewllyn, Chairman of the Board of Directors, South Carolina State Research, Planning and Development Board; Mr. George Disque, Detroit; Mr. L.W. Bishop, Director, State Research Board and Mr. D.C. Larkin, President of the CREST COMPANY. 1-7-49.'   8 x 10

'Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond from South Carolina in President Truman's Inaugural Parade-January 20, 1949.' (waving from 1949 Ford convertible)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond signing Cancer Control Month Proclamation-Chairman Julian Scarborough looking on-February 1949.'   8 x 10

Columbia Army Air Base, now Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 2/20/49. (5 airmen, Blue Angels, standing with Governor Thurmond beside Jeep in which Mrs. Thurmond is sitting)   8 x 10

Columbia Metropolitan Airport dedication-2/20/49. (row of 6 men standing with Mrs. Thurmond listening to Governor Thurmond speak at microphone)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond-February 21, 1949-Kershaw Memorial Library-Camden, S.C.' (speaking)   5 x 7

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Kershaw Memorial Library.' (greeting guests after dedication ceremonies)   5 x 7

Dedication of Ft. Motte Bridge-St. Matthews, S.C.-2-27-49. Gov. J. Strom Thurmond & Mrs. Amanda Bates, mother of Jeff. (standing on bridge ready to cut ribbon with crowd watching)   7 x 10

'Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Dedication of Ft. Motte Bridge-2-27-49-St. Matthews, South Carolina.' (group in serving line, under tarp, getting lunch during rain storm, Mrs. Thurmond extreme right, Governor Thurmond 4 ^th from right)   8 x 10

'Mansion-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond with Miss Walton Jeffords-'Miss South Carolina of 1949'-March, 1949.' (standing in driveway)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond's 'Pardon and Parole Act' passed-Ratified 3/15/49 (L. to R.) Senator Callison, Perrin Anderson, Senator Mays, Senator Long, Senator T.B. Bryant, Senator Abrams, and Governor J. Strom Thurmond.' (Governor Thurmond hands Act to Senator Abramsin Governor's Office)   8 x 10

'Columbia, South Carolina-American Legion Horse Races-March 19, 1949.' (L. to R.) unidentified man & two women, Mrs. Thurmond, boy holding horse, and jockey on the horse)   8 x 10

'Columbia, South Carolina-Southern Boxing Conference-March 26, 1949.' (Governor Thurmond presents trophy to the 1949 Champ, unidentified)   8 x 10

'Near Andrews, South Carolina-Opening LeNud's Ferry Bridge-March 30, 1949-Mrs. Thurmond, WAF Sgt. E Mercer, WAC Sgt. E. Doran, and Governor Thurmond.'   8 x 10

'Near Andrews, South Carolina-Opening LeNud's Ferry Bridge, March 30, Mayor and Mrs. Bill Morrison of Charleston at right of picture.' (Mrs. Morrison shakes hands with Sgt. Doran, Mayor Morrison shakes hands with Sgt. Mercer, Governor & Mrs. Thurmond are at center)   8 x 10

'Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Newberry College Junior-Senior, May, 1949.' (banquet,Governor & Mrs. Thurmond seated at center of head table)   8 x 10

"Baruch Day'-Camden, South Carolina-May, 1949-Dr. R.F. Poole-Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (seated on pinebough covered stand)   8 x 10

Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Class of Candidates received by Palmetto Camp No. 1051, Woodman of the World, Columbia, S.C.-May 19, 1949.' (Governor Thurmond standing with gavel beside cut log with axe in front of woodman camp group, list of members & officers onback of photograph)   8 x 10

'Colorado Springs, Colorado-Union Printer's Home-June, 1949-Mr. & Mrs. Dowell Patterson and daughter with Governor and Mrs. Thurmond.' (Governor Thurmond seated on chair with Mrs. Thurmond and Patterson's daughter seated on chair arms, Mr. & Mrs. Patterson stand on both sides of the chair)   8 x 10

'House Party-Governor's Mansion, Columbia, South Carolina-June, 1949.' (group of young women seated on lawn chairs, front lawn, with Mrs. Thurmond)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond; Lt. Col. Adger M. Carter, Augusta, Georgia-Members 82 ^nd Honor Guard-Pope Field, N.C.-June 10, 1949-Normandy Day.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond disembark airplane)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina speaks to the veterans of The Normandy Invasion during the Normandy Day Picnic at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. June 10, 1949.'   8 x 10

'Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Byers; Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-June 10, 1949.'(standing talking at air field, also have 8 x 10 duplicate)   8 x 10

'The Normandy Day Celebration-1 ^st BN 325  ^th Air stage a mass jump-Observed by Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and many spectators Both civilian & military-Fort Bragg, North Carolina-June 10, 1949.' (paratroopers in jumping from airplanes, in air and landing)   8 x 10

'Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and others watch Normandy Day Jump from seats.' (June 10, 1949, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, side view, 635)   8 x 10

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor Thurmond and unidentified man stand beside airplane. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor Thurmond with unidentified man standing at outdoor plaza. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs)   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor & Mrs. Thurmond with Mary Tompkins and 9 unidentified people standing on Pike's Peak railroad tracks. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs)   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor Thurmond standing beside car in front of hotel. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs)   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Mrs. Thurmond paddling paddle boat on small lake. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs)   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor Thurmond standing beside car. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs)   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor Thurmond sitting in snow with unidentified man from 648. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs, Pike's Peak?)   3.5 x 3.5

Colorado Governors' Conference-Governor Thurmond and two men from 650 seated outdoors. (June 19-22, 1949, National Governors' Conference, Colorado Springs, at Pike's Peak?)   3.5 x 3.5

 July-August 1949 

'General James C. Dozier-Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Mrs. Fuller Warren-Governor Fuller Warren-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Mansion, Columbia-July, 1949.' (same as 326 dated 1947-circa November / December-Warren was Governor of Florida from 1949-1953)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Governor and Mrs. Fuller Warren-General Lowry-Columbia, South Carolina-July, 1949.' (standing beside airplane)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. Fuller Warren-Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Columbia, South Carolina-July, 1949.' (standing in rain wearing trench coats, helmuts, and holding umbrellas)   8 x 10

'Soap Box Derby-Spartanburg, South Carolina-July 1949.' (Governor Thurmond riding in 'Official Derby Car' past crowd)   8 x 10

'Band Parade-Mayor Frank Owens-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Columbia, S.C.-July, 1949.' (riding in car)   8 x 10

'Annual Meeting of the Sheriff's Association, Fort Sumter Hotel, Charleston, S.C. (Left to Right) Sheriff McTeer, Sheriff Perry, Sheriff Hill, Sheriff Jessen, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, and Sheriff Brockman...July 28, 1949.' (seated on sofa & chairs in lobby)   8 x 10

'Sheriff McLain of Anderson, S.C. and Governor J. Strom Thurmond during Navy cruise for delegates to convention of the Sheriff's Association of S.C., Charleston, S.C.-July 28, 1949.'   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Beaufort Rotary Club-August, 1949.' (Gov. Thurmond speaking)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond on active duty at Fort Bragg, N.C.-August, 1949.' (August 16, shining his shoes)   8 x 10

Governor J. Strom Thurmond on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina-August 16, 1949.(cleaning his pistol)   8 x 10

Gov. J. Strom Thurmond on active duty at Fort Bragg, N.C.-August, 1949.' (August 16, with 12 other officers listening to instructions)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond on active duty at Fort Bragg, N.C.-August, 1949.' (August 16, instructing other officers)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond on active duty at Fort Bragg, N.C.-August, 1949.' (August 16, enjoying coffee break with other officers)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond on active duty at Fort Bragg, N.C.-August, 1949.' (August 16, posing in full uniform in front of U.S. flag)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-Firing on pistol range at Fort Bragg, N.C.-August 16, 1949. Qualified as 'Expert."   8 x 10

'Jolly Street Rally-August 24, 1949 (Left to Right) James H. Hope, Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, and Gov. Thurmond,'   5 x 7

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond addressing VFW National Convention in Miami, Fla., August 25, 1949.'   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond-V.F.W. Convention-Miami, Florida-August 25, 1949.' (state delegates seated on convention floor)   8 x 10

'American Legion Convention, Philadelphia, Pa., August 30, 1949 (Left to Right) Gov. Gordon Browning of Tenn., Gov. J. Strom Thurmond of S.C., and Governor Ernest William Gibson of Vermont. (Commander's Dinner, Bellevue-Stratfort Hotel.)'   8 x 10

'William C. Lott presenting gifts to Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond from The Graniteville Company at the Aiken Cotton Festival on September 16, 1949.'   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond trying on jacket presented her at Second Aiken Cotton Festival by the Graniteville Company while Hon. H. Odell Weeks, Mayor of Aiken looks on. September 16, 1949.'   8 x 10

(L. to R.) Governor J. Strom Thurmond; Doctor Buck Pressley, Due West, S.C.; Senator T.B. Bryant, Orangeburg, S.C.; while attending the Jaycee sponsored Neuropsychiatric Seminar at Edgewood Sanatorium in Orangeburg, S.C.-September 16, 1949.'   8 x 10

'Columbia Brotherhood of Engineers & Firemen-October, 1949. (Gov. and Mrs. Thurmond center of head table.)'   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond talks at St. George, S.C.-10/5/49. (John A. Philbrick and group from Carolina Giant Cement Co.)' (Governor Thurmond with Philbrick and one other unidentified man)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond at VFW Meeting-Columbia, S.C.-October 9, 1949.' (standing with 3 unidentified veterans)   8 x 10

'Miss Margaret McKevlin, Charleston S.C., State President, S.C. Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club watches Governor J. Strom Thurmond sign proclamation calling attention to National Business Women's Week, October 9-15, 1949, being observed by more than 175,000 business and professional women.' (Governor's Office)   8 x 10

'Columbia, South Carolina-State Fair Game-October 24, 1949.' (Governor Thurmond standing on field with U.S.C. President Norman Smith)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond proclaiming Optimist Week (Behind him L. to R. are) E.A. Riley, Spartanburg, S.C., T.C. Williams, Columbia, S.C., Harry Haigler, Florence, S.C., James Sturgis, Rock Hill, S.C., L.A. Cotter, Columbia, S.C., Mr. C.M. Dinwiddie Jr., of Columbia, S.C.-November 8, 1949.' (signing in Governor's Office)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Florence, South Carolina, November 11, 1949.' (Armistice Day)   8 x 10

'Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Florence, S.C., November 11, 1949.' (Armistice Day, view of stand)   4 x 5

'Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, Florence, S.C., 11/11/49.' (Armistice Day, at luncheon)   5 x 7

'Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, Florence, S.C., 11/11/49.' (Armistice Day, Mrs. Thurmond smiles for camera as others stand behind her)   5 x 7

 November 14-December 1949 

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, Florence, S.C., November 11, 1949.' (Armistice Day, riding past stand in back seat of convertible)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Southern Governors' Conference-Biloxi, Mississippi-November 20-22, 1949.' (standing together)   8 x 10

'Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Southern Governors' Conference, Biloxi, Miss. November, 1949.' (November 20-22, similar to 717, facing each other)   8 x 10

'Southern Governors' Conference-Biloxi, Miss.-November, 1949 (Left to Right) Gov. Tuckof Va., Gov. Wright of Miss., Gov. Thurmond of S.C., Gov. Scott of N.C., (unknown), Gov. McMath of Ark., Gov. Shivers of Texas.' (November 20-22, view of head table during dinner)   8 x 10

'Southern Governors' Conference-Biloxi, Miss.,-November, 1949 (Left to Right) Gov. Scott of N.C., Gov. Thurmond of S.C., Gov. Talmadge of Ga., Honorable James F. Byrnes of South Carolina, (unknown).' (November 20-22, view of head table during luncheon)   8 x 10

'Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond at the Southern Governors' Conference-Biloxi, Mississippi-November, 1949.' (November 20-22, standing with 3 unidentified men, one holding a package)   8 x 10

'Honorable P.T. Bradham, Manning, South Carolina-receiving his commission from Governor J. Strom Thurmond as Secretary of State on November 23, 1949-(L. to R.) Mr. Bradham, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Representative Miller Hurbert Mellette, and Senator James Hugh McFaddin.' (Governor's Office)   8 x 10

'Participants in Harleyville American Legion Hut Dedication (Gov. Thurmond seated fourth from left)-December 2, 1949.' (9 men with Governor Thurmond, 5 standing and 4 sitting)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond-December 5, 1949, Elk's Club-Rock Hill, South Carolina.'(delivering speech)   8 x 10

'S.C. Association of Young Farmers of America-Wade Hampton Hotel-December 13, 1949.' (Governor Thurmond delivering speech)   5 x 7

Governor & Mrs. Thurmond look at silver plate, candelabras, and cups arranged on dining table at the Mansion with light & their images are reflected from the plate circa 1949   8 x 10

'S.C. Sheriff's Association-Governor's Mansion-1949-Gov. Thurmond (Standing extreme right) Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond (Back row second from Left-standing).' (Gertrude Thurmond back row fifth from left-standing, rest of audience seated)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond with newspaper boy during reception they gave for Newspaper Boys at the Executive Mansion, Columbia, S.C-1949.'   8 x 10

'Joe Andrews, Strom Thurmond, Floyd Giebell, 1949.' 'Saturday afternoon, Woodside Mill Ball Park, 1949, Governor Thurmond shakes hands with both baseball players on field.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond-1949.' (portrait)   8 x 10

'Honorable J. Strom Thurmond-Governor of South Carolina-1949.' (portrait)   8 x 10

'Mrs. Gertrude Thurmond.' (circa 1949, Mt. Pisgah, Kershaw County, mother of Governor Thurmond, also known as Mrs. J.W. Thurmond, Mrs. Eleanor Gertrude Thurmond, and asEleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond)   2.5 x 4.5

'Senator and Mrs. Thurmond at an exercise at Fort Jackson, 1949.' Thurmond was Governor until 1950, standing with group)   3.5 x 5

"Servants'-1949-Executive Mansion.' (4 maids & 2 men, according to a November 17, 1947 article in Life Magazine all servants at the Executive Mansion were convicts from the State Penitentiary, some servants may have been serving life sentences for crimes such as murder)   3.5 x 5.5

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Governor's Mansion-1949.' (standing beside piano dressed in formal attire)   8 x 10

Governor's Mansion-1949-Governor & Mrs. Thurmond standing in driveway by front entrance except Governor Thurmond is wearing a hat   8 x 10

'Peach Festival-Johnston, South Carolina-1949-Miss Smoak-Jimmy Byrnes-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (Miss Smoak's banner Reads 'Miss Peach Blossom 1948.')   8 x 10

'Tea for 'Columbia Hi-Life'-1949-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond cutting the cake.' (while 6 unidentified women watch, 3 young women on left, and 3 older women on right, at the Mansion)   8 x 10

'Greenville Air Show-1949-Miss Betty Jenkinson-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (Jenkinson is 'Miss Greenville')   8 x 10

'Greenville Air Show-1949-Eddie Rickenbacker-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Governor J. Strom Thurmond (children unidentified)' (standing with little boy, crying, in front of fire engine full of children & mothers)   8 x 10

'Greenville Air Show-1949-(fourth from left) Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Eddie Rickenbacker-Miss Betty Jenkinson.' (similar to 762, same group of people)   8 x 10

'Greenville Air Show-1949-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Miss Betty Jenkinson-Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Eddie Rickenbacker.' (seated in front of stand)   8 x 10

'Municipal Association-1949.' (Mayor Frank Owens, 1 ^st row right, smiling)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-University of S.C. Graduation-1949.' (Governor Thurmond in cap & gown, occasion of Receiving honorary doctor's degree)   8 x 10

 1949; 1940s 

'University of South Carolina Graduation-Honorary Degrees-1949 (L. to R.) Governor J. StromThurmond, Doctor Peter Hollis, President Norman M. Smith, General Springs, and Doctor Rhem.'   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond visiting the South Carolina Department of Labor booth at the State Fair, Columbia, South Carolina, 1949 (L. to R.) G.H. Lucas, Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, W. Fred Ponder, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, and Mrs. Irvin J. Via.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond is being presented the prize bushel of potatoes at the State Fair, Columbia, South Carolina-1949.' (sweet potatoes, Gov. Thurmond & unidentified man handling)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, at Home with the Dixie Playboys-1949.' (Governor Thurmond is on stage holding trophy, Mrs. Thurmond is seated at table in front of stage)   8 x 10

'Louisiana-S.C. Com. on Drainage-Gov. Long of La. directly behind chair-1949.' (10 other unidentified men with Governor Long)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond donating to the Y.M.C.A. Campaign. Mr. Guy Varn receiving check as Bill Ariail looks on. Governor's Office-1949.'   8 x 10

'Governor Thurmond with a group in Washington, D.C., where they appeared before a Senate Committee with regard to the Veteran's Hospital situation-1949.' (Governor Thurmond, center, Senator Olin D. Johnston, on Thurmond's right, Senator Burnet R. Maybank, behind Thurmond's left shoulder, and 16 other unidentified men)   8 x 10

'Veteran Members of Lodge 427, Columbia, S.C.-Host to Ladies Society-1949. Standing L. to R. Jack Kelly Jr., L.B. Johnson, C.M. Stricklin, C.A. Miller, H.E. Moore, T.J. Elkins, F.W. Brown, D.A. Cannon, W.A. Douglas, E.B. Lever, F.H. Lever, J.A. Smith, J.L. Vickery, and Marvin T. Crouch Jr., Seated L. to R. Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Moore, Erma R. Moore, Gov. & Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, H.V. Spigner & wife, R.W. Hill, and Mr. & Mrs. Sam Doughton.' (Erma R. Moore is not between L.E. Moore and Governor Thurmond)   8 x 10

'S.C. Educational Survey Committee (Left to Right) Mrs. F. Clyde Helms, Miss Ruth Williams, John H. Martin, Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, E.W. Rushton. (Gov's Office, 5 members absent) 1949.'   8 x 10

'S.C. Retirement Board Meeting in Governor's Office-1949-Left to Right: Jesse T. Anderson, Gen. John M. Daniel, Jeff B. Bates, Charles N. Plowden, Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Edgar A. Brown, E.C. Rhodes, Mrs. Mary T. Watkins, and Mr. Charlie Gerald, Executive Secretary of the Retirement Board.'   8 x 10

Governor J. Strom Thurmond-Portrait 1949   8 x 10

Strom Thurmond and J. H. Woodward circa 1940s   8 x 8

Thurmond Family & Friends at Dinner Party, circa 1940s. (Seated L. to R.-Beverly Howard, extreme left, Mrs. John William Thurmond Sr., (Eleanor Gertrude Strom), 2 ^nd from left, J. Strom Thurmond, 3  ^rd from left, Mrs. John William Thurmond Jr. (Elisabeth Tarver), right front. Standing L. to R.-Miss Gertrude Thurmond, 3  ^rd from left, Dr. John William Thurmond Jr., 4  ^th from left, and 13 other unidentified men and women)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina meeting with the members of the Japanese Diet Delegation on their orientation visit to South Carolina in January 1950. (Standing to the extreme right are members of the South Carolina Press-Tommy Chadwick with glasses and to his right is Mason Brunson.)' (Governor's Office, 5 unidentified men sitting and 3 unidentified men standing, Governor Thurmond is sitting at his desk speaking to the group)   8 x 10

'Orange Bowl Game, Miami, Florida, January 1, 1950. Mrs. Pat Randall, Mr. Charles Crandon, Governor & Mrs. Strom Thurmond.'   8 x 10

'(Left to Right) Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Miss Lois Driver, Curtis Hixon, L.B. McSwain, Miss Lenora Slaughter, Gen. Jas. E. Briggs. Tampa, Florida. January 2, 1950.' (Cigar Bowl, Driver is Queen of the Shrine Cigar Bowl, Hixon is Mayor of Tampa and contest judge, McSwain is Potentate of Egypt Temple Shrine, Slaughter is contest Judge, Briggs is Commander of MacDill Air Force Base and contest Judge. Driver has a crown of cigars)   8 x 10

'Persons attending Governor Thurmond's Conference for S.C. Weekly Press at Mansion on January 7, 1950. (Not named in order) M. & Mrs. W.G. Hazel, Bennettsville, S.C.; Mrs. Ann Lewis, Whitmire; Mr. & Mrs. William O. Miller, Hampton; Robert C. Harris, Hartsville; Mr. & Mrs. Harold C. Booker, Camden; A.B. Jordan & B.S. Tillingast, Dillon; Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Burch, Greer; Mr. & Mrs. E.D. Johnson, Saluda; Robert S. Latimer Jr., Bishopville; Mr. & Mrs. Tom O'Connor, Allendale; Mr. & Mrs. Allan E. Anderson, Ridgeland; Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Bruner, Lexington; Mr. & Mrs. Wilson W. Harris, Clinton; Mrs. Julia S. Parker, Lake City; Mrs. Margaret Cameron, N. Augusta; Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Hinds, Georgetown; L.B. Eargle, Saluda; H.L. Phillips, Ware Shoals; Mr. & Mrs. L.M. Wright Jr., McColl; Mr. & Mrs. Allie Lee, Laurens; Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brown, Laurens; Mr. & Mrs. Luther Aull, Johnston; Mrs. Andrena O. Williams, Johnston; Caldwell Withers, Columbia; and Charlie D. Plowden, Clarendon County.'   5.5 x 10

'(L. to R.) Lieut. Commander Beavers, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, and Lieut. Commander Morgan. Naval Mobile Exhibit-January 12, 1950.' (Beavers is Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Training Center in Columbia and Morgan is Officer-in-charge of Naval Mobile Exhibit)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond (Left) greeted by J.B. Douthit as the Gov. is about to address Soil Conservation District Supervisors at their 9 ^th Annual Meeting in Columbia, South Carolina-January 18, 1950.' (Douthit is President of the Supervisors Organization)   8 x 10

'(L. to R.) Simmons-Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Hinson. February, these students came to Columbia from Davidson, North Carolina to get Mrs. Thurmond's autograph for initiation into Their College fraternity.' (Mrs. Thurmond is sitting between standing boys)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Edgefield Court House, 2-5-50.' (standing on front steps)   2.5 x 4.5

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, 2-5-50.' (beside Governors' Monument, Edgefield, S.C. town square)   2.5 x 4.5

'The Washington Light Infantry held its Annual Banquet (143 ^rd) at the armory on King Street, Charleston, South Carolina on Wednesday evening, February 22, 1950. (L. to R.) Major General Anthony C. McAuliffe, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Colonel Julius E. Cogswell (oldest living member of the WLI), and Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes.' (news article is pasted on back of photograph from  The News and Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, Friday Morning, February 24, 1950. McAuliffe, hero of Bastogne and Chief of the Army Chemical Corps, made the principal address, Thurmond & Byrnes also spoke briefly)   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond extending greetings to group attending a Young Farmers of America banquet at Cayce, S.C. on March 3, 1950. (The bored looking gentleman to her left is Ernest Craig-Executive Secretary to the Governor).'   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond at a Billy Graham Meeting held at the Wofford College Stadium, Spartanburg, South Carolina-March 19, 1950.' (Sam & Shirley Black sitting behind Governor & Mrs. Thurmond)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond attending the 'Open House' of the Limestone Mfg. Company, Gaffney, S.C.-March 29, 1950.' (Governor Thurmond shakes hands with employee on front porch while surrounding crowd watches)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond shaking hands with employees of the Limestone Mfg. Company, Gaffney, S.C. while attending their 'Open House' on March 29, 1950.' (one man and 6 women in workroom)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond speaking at 'Open House' of Limestone Mfg. Company, Gaffney, South Carolina-March 29, 1950.' (on front porch)   8 x 10

'Gov. J. Strom Thurmond speaking at Beta Club Convention-Columbia, S.C.-Spring of 1950.' (Mrs. Thurmond is sitting in the background)   4 x 5

'Left to Right seated: Mrs. Thurmond, Mrs. Bob Jones, Joy Jones, Mrs. Bob Jones Jr., and Mrs. Cliff Barrows. Standing left to right: Grady Wilson, Senator Thurmond, Billy Graham, Bob Jones Jr., Bob Jones III, Cliff Barrows and George Edstrom. Spring, 1950.' (Thurmond is still Governor in 1950)   8 x 10

 April-May 1950 

'Easter Seal Campaign-Executive Mansion-Columbia, S.C.-April, Doctor Buck Pressley to the right of Governor J. Strom Thurmond and little boy.' (Easter Seal Poster Child, littleboy, using crutches and wearing leg braces)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond speaking at V.F.W. Meeting-Columbia, S.C.-4/6/50.' (from head table)   8 x 10

'Reserve Officers Meeting concerning Civil Defense-Columbia, S.C. April 10, 1950. (L. to R. seated) Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Mayor Frank Owens, Colonel Cohen, Lt. Col. Craven, and General Dizier. (standing L. to R.) Col. James C. Welch, Col. Wilson, Col. Harry Mawshaw, Col. Ferguson, (unknown), and Col. Paul R.M. Miller.' (Dizier is Dozier, James C.)   8 x 10

duplicate of 833A, except larger   8 x 10

'General Charles P. Summerall of Citadel; Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and Governor J. Strom Thurmond at the Azalea Festival, Charleston, S.C.-April 18, 1950.'   3 x 5

'Armed Services Day, Beaufort County Court House, Beaufort, S.C., May 1950 (L. to R.) Mayor Ritter of Port Royal; General Noble; Gov. Strom Thurmond; Senator Brantley Harvey; Captain Marshall; Colonel Jaudahl; and State Highway Commissioner G.G. Dowling.'(General Noble is speaking)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond greeting Owen R. Cheatham at the opening of the Graniteville Company's new Gregg Dyeing and Finishing Plant in Graniteville, S.C.-May 2, 1950.'   8 x 10

'At opening of Graniteville Company's new Gregg Dyeing and Finishing Plant in Graniteville, S.C.-May 2, 1950-Mr. Samuel H. Swint escorts (L. to R.) Mrs. James F. Byrnes, Mrs. Sarah Busch, and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.' (Swint is President of the Graniteville Company, others are shown following this group but are unidentified)   8 x 10

'Dedication new Gregg Plant, Graniteville, S.C., May 2, 1950. Governor J. Strom Thurmond, speaking: (L. to R. on front row) Francis A. Townsend; Hon. James F. Byrnes; Samuel H. Swint; J. Everett Brown; Rev. E.W. Leslie; W.C. Lott; G.W. Vander Voort; Henry A. Woodhead Jr.' (R.F. Poole is behind Rev. Leslie scratching his head)   5 x 7

'At opening of Graniteville Company's new Gregg Dyeing and Finishing Plant in Graniteville, S.C.-May 2, 1950. (L. to R. on front row behind Hon. James F. Byrnes) Dr. A.L. Gregg; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; F.A. Townsend; Samuel H. Swint; J.E. Brown; Rev. E.W. Leslie; W.C. Lott; G.W. Vander Voort; and H.A. Woodhead.' (Honorable James F. Byrnes is speaking)   8 x 10

'Hon. James F. Byrnes addressing the crowd at the opening of the Graniteville Company's new Gregg Dyeing and Finishing Plant in Graniteville, S.C.-May 2, 1950.' (see 843, 844, & 845)   8 x 10

'Formal opening of Graniteville Company's new Gregg Dyeing and Finishing Plant at Graniteville, S.C.-May 2, 1950. (L. to R.) Governor J. Strom Thurmond; Mrs. William Thurmond (Mother of The Governor); and Honorable James F. Byrnes of Spartanburg, S.C.' (same as 848 except larger)   5 x 7

'Dedication new Gregg Plant, Graniteville, S.C., May 2, 1950. (Standing L. to R.) James Wesley Rearden, employer of Graniteville Co. for 78 Yrs.; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; Thos. H. Williamson; Dorsey Lybrand.' (Rearden was employee not employer)   5 x 7

'Dedication new Gregg Plant, Graniteville, S.C., May 2, 1950. (L. to Mrs. J. William Thurmond, mother of Governor; Mrs. William Thurmond Jr.; Mrs. J. Robert Tompkins, sister of Governor; Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond; Mrs. Samuel H. Swint, wife of the President of the Graniteville Company.' (Mrs. William Thurmond Jr. is Elisabeth and Mrs. J. Robert Tompkins is Mary)   5 x 7

'Formal opening of Graniteville Company's new Gregg Dyeing and Finishing Plant at Graniteville, S.C.-May 2, 1950. (The 'distinguished guests' who were seated on the platform during the opening ceremonies.)' (names on the front row, and others, are found with 843, 844, & 845)   5 x 7

'B & P.W. State Convention-Myrtle Beach, S.C.-May 13, 1950 (L. to R.) Mrs. Ethel Stroud, Greer, S.C.; Mrs. Kennedy, Kansas City, Mo.; Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, S.C.; Miss Margaret McKelvin, Charleston; and Judge Sarah Hughes of Texas.' (Business & Professional Women's Convention, Governor Thurmond speaking)   5 x 7

'(L. to R.) Mrs. J. William Thurmond (Governor's Mother), Governor J. Strom Thurmond and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond. Executive Mansion-Columbia, South Carolina-1950.'(June 1950, sitting on sofa in parlor viewing an album)   8 x 10

'(L. to R.) Mrs. J. William Thurmond Sr., Governor's Mother; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Executive Mansion-1950.' (June 1950, sitting on sofa in parlor)   8 x 10

'(L. to R.) Mrs. J. William Thurmond Sr., Governor's mother; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond.-Executive Mansion-1950.' (June 1950, on living room sofa reading a newspaper)   8 x 10

'Governor Fielding Wright of Mississippi and Governor J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina attending the National Governors' Conference at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (They were not invited to President Truman's luncheon in Washington for all Democratic Governors attending the Conference.) June 19, 1950.'   6 x 8

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond campaigning for the United States Senate in Anderson, South Carolina-June 28, 1950.' (speaking)   8 x 10

Fred Perlman of Anderson and Governor Thurmond at Campaign Meeting in Anderson, S.C. when Thurmond and Senator Olin D. Johnston were vying for seat of the Senator June 28, 1950   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond speaking at National Guard Review, Fort Jackson, S.C. Summer 1950.' (in front of Special Service Club No. 2-Mrs. Thurmond is seated behind officer wearing helmut, General Dozier is seated at extreme left on 1 ^st row, Mary Tompkins & children are seated on the porch in the background. See 876 & 877)   8 x 10

 July-September 1950 

'Summer training at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 1950. L. to R. Colonel Strom Thurmond, Colonel Eugene Nixon, Colonel Norbert Theodore.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond (4 ^th from left) Inaugural Run of Highway Post Office-Fayetteville, North Carolina-Florence, South Carolina-August 14, 1950.' (Governor Thurmond wearing uniform standing in front of bus with five unidentified men)   8 x 10

Strom Thurmond and Major General Lowry, 51 ^st National Guard Division, reviewing troops,August 25, 1950 at Fort Jackson, S.C.' (probably same event as 869 & 870)   8 x 10

'51 ^st V.F.W. National Encampment, Chicago, Ill.-August 29, 1950-Governor J. StromThurmond of S.C. in dark suit march between flags.' (marching in parade)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina-5 ^th from left.' (August 29, 1950, at 51  ^st V.F.W. National Encampment, Chicago, Ill.)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond in dark suit between the four flags. 51 ^st V.F.W.-Nat. ENC-Chicago, ILL 1950.'   8 x 10

'(L. to R.) Rufus Gosnell, S.C. State Commander of V.F.W.; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; Mrs. Mary Grant, State Commander of S.C. V.F.W. Auxiliary; and Jimmy Cothan, Past South Carolina State Commander of V.F.W. 51 ^st V.F.W. Nat. Enc. Chicago, ILL.-1950.' (August 29)   8 x 10

'(L. to R.) Rufus Gosnell, State Commander of S.C. V.F.W.; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; J. MacFie Anderson, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina. 51 ^st V.F.W> Nat. Enc. Chicago, ILL 1950.' (August 29, standing beside Chicago Police car)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Executive Mansion-Columbia, S.C.' (September 1950, standing on steps   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond-Executive Mansion-Columbia, S.C.' (September 1950, standing on steps   8 x 10

'Executive Mansion, Gov. and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond, September 1950.' (standing in driveway as Governor Thurmond points to something)   8 x 10

'Opening of Darlington Speedway, September 1950.' (Mrs. Thurmond holding flowers as Governor Thurmond, just behind her, and an unidentified man & woman look on)   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond at the Darlington, South Carolina races-September, 1950.' (Mrs. Thurmond cuts the ribbon to officially open the speedway)   5 x 7

'Inauguration of Eastern Air Line Flight, Columbia Airport-October, 1950.' (view of airplane with hanger & tower in background)   5 x 7

Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond on the top shelf at the Inauguration of Eastern Air Line Flight, Columbia, S.C. Airport-October, 1950.' (standing on top stair, getting ready to ribbon, with Mr. Gay, extreme right, and 6 unidentified men)   5 x 7

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond is the center of attraction at the Inauguration of Eastern Air Line Flight, Columbia Airport-October, 1950.' (group & flight crew, standing beside airplane)   5 x 7

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond and group at the opening of the Eastern Air Line Booth-Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina-(Gov. is 5 ^th from Left.)' (October, group of 9 men,Mayor Frank Owens is 7  ^th from left and Mr. Gay is 8  ^th from left)   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond receiving orchid at the opening of the Eastern Air Line Booth-Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina-1950.' (October, Governor Thurmond in dark suit in background at right, Mayor Frank Owens in white suit behind Mrs. Thurmond, duplicate)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond at the opening of the Eastern Air Line Booth-Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina-1950.' (October, Governor Thurmond with scissors, Mr. Gay behind booth at right with an unidentified man)   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond being presented with flowers as Sponsor for both teams at Citadel Homecoming Game in Charleston, S.C.-October 1950-Gen. Summerall and Governor J. Strom Thurmond are standing to Mrs. Thurmond's left.'   8 x 10

'Opening Dupont Plant-Camden, S.C.-October 1950-Gov. J. Strom Thurmond (4 ^th from left).' (standing with 5 unidentified men, Red Ballentine is standing behind Governor Thurmond'sright shoulder, Dr. Greenwalt is 3  ^rd from left, and Mr. May is 5  ^th from left, see 735)   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond and General Charles P. Summerall, President of Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina-1950.' (October 14, walking to speakers' platform in auditorium)   8 x 10

Governor Thurmond and General Charles P. Summerall lead procession along cadet-lined road during Homecoming Day at The Citadel, October 14, 1950. (note on back states that Cadet Donal Crouch finished The Citadel in '53)   8 x 10

'Members, Board of Directors-State Penitentiary-Governor's Office, October 17, 1950 (L. to R.) Dr. A.A. Walden, G.C. Chandler, Miss Sara A. Babb, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Dr. T.B. Harper, Rev. I.M. Bagnal, and Col. Wyndam M. Manning.'   8 x 10

'Board of Trustees-Colored Normal, Industrial, Agricultural and Mechanical College-Governor's Office-October 30, 1950-(L. to R.) Thomas A. Babb, Dr. Howard G. Royal, A.H. Moss, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, W.C. Bethea, Charles A. Jones, and W.M. Hodge.'   8 x 10

 November-December 1950 

'State School Book Commission-Governor's Office-Columbia, S.C. (L. to R.) H.C. Quarles; G. Creighton Frampton; E.R. Crow; Horace J. Crouch, Chairman; Governor J. Strom Thurmond; Jesse T. Anderson; J.F. Whatley; and J.D. Robison, Secretary.' (Mr. Crouch is Mrs. Thurmond'sfather, Governor Thurmond's father-in-law)   8 x 10

'Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina (From L. to R.) Charles N. Plowden, 1950 Chairman House ways and Means Committee; J.M. Smith, State Auditor; Edgar A. Brown, Chairman Senate Finance Committee; James F. Byrnes, Governor-Elect; Henry R. Sims, President of Winthrop College; J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina; John T. Roddey, Member of the Winthrop Board of Trustees; and Charlie V. Verner, Vice-Chairmanof House Ways and Means Committee. November 8, 1950.'   8 x 10

'State Dinner-11-17-50.' (Mrs. Thurmond & mother, Mrs. H.J. Crouch, in formal attire)   3.5 x 3.5

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and Cedric Foster at the dedication of the WUSN flashcast sign, Charleston, S.C., November 28, 1950.' (Foster is a newscaster)   5 x 7

'Governor Thurmond looking over the White House Conference Bulletin (L. to R.) Miss Lucia Murchison, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Miss Adell Minahan, and Mrs. T.B. Stackhouse-Governor's Office-Columbia, S.C.-November 30, 1950.' (bulletin is titled' Planning for South Carolina's Children and ...' not White House Conference)   8 x 10

'Governor Thurmond with State Advisory Board-Governor's Office-December 21, 1950.'(labeled wrong, is same as 919 which is Board of Trustees-Colored Normal, Industrial, Agricultural and Mechanical College-October 30, 1950)   8 x 10

'Hon. Sidney S. Tison Jr., Bennettsville, S.C. receiving his commission as Solicitor of the 4 ^th Judicial Circuit from Governor J. Strom Thurmond on December 28, 1950. (L. to R.) Sidney S. Tison Sr., Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Solicitor Sidney S. Tison Jr., and Mr. B.A. Moore. In Governor's Office, Columbia, South Carolina.'   8 x 10

Governor Thurmond with State Agriculture and Mechanical College Trustees-Governor's Office-c1950. (labeled wrong, is same as 788, South Carolina State Retirement Board, 1949)   8 x 10

Governor Thurmond with Board of Education-Governor's Office-circa 1950. (same as 918 dated October 27, 1950)   8 x 10

same caption as 938, similar pose except all are looking at camera   8 x 10

same caption as 940, similar pose on front steps of Executive Mansion   8 x 10

same caption as 940-942, standing in the yard of the Mansion   8 x 10

same caption as 944, similar pose looking at herself in the mirror)   5 x 7

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond and Morrell Thomas, Lancaster, S.C., in the Governor's Office, Columbia, South Carolina-1950.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond 'getting the works' from Col. Samuel A. Cohen, M.C.-Fort Jackson, S.C.-1950.' Signed 'To Colonel Thurmond One of the best Governors ever to sit in the State House in South Carolina. With all good wishes Col. S.T. Cohen.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond lands at the Georgetown Airport for dedication of new hospital.(L. to R.) Chief of Police Nobles, Charlie Larrimore, Gov. Thurmond, Mr. H.L. (Bert) Smith, unknown. 1950.'   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond entertain the Cosmetologists with a reception at the Executive Mansion in Columbia, South Carolina. 1950.'   6 x 10

Governor J. Strom Thurmond-portrait circa 1950   8 x 10

'Group at State Training School, Clinton, S.C. during inspection trip by Budget and Control Board-1950.'   4 x 6

same group as 957, Governor & Mrs. Thurmond in different positions   3.5 x 3.5

Governor & Mrs. Thurmond standing between two unidentified people From 957 & 958 in driveway of hotel in New Hampshire circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

Governor Thurmond standing with coat in arm in road in New Hampshire circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

Mrs. Thurmond standing on short, rock wall in New Hampshire circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

Governor Thurmond standing beside warehouse in New Hampshire circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

Governor Thurmond shaking hands with state trooper as they stand in front of warehousein New Hampshire circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

picture of hotel in New Hampshire, front side from a distance circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

picture of lake in New Hampshire circa 1950   3.5 x 3.5

 January-October 1951 

'Presentation of Certification of Appreciation of Strom Thurmond by F.E. Timmerman, Chmn. Bd. of Deacons, and Dr. H.M. Kinlaw, Pastor First Baptist Church, Edgefield, January, 1951.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond, one of the first donors of blood to the Red Cross, being registered by Mrs. William McNulty while Bill Donly, recruiting director, looks on. January 1951.'   8 x 10

'Governor J. Strom Thurmond congratulating Sterling Smith at the Orange Bowl Football game in Miami, Florida, January I, 1951.' (surrounded by crowd)   8 x 10

'Thurmond and Crouch family reception-Executive Mansion-Columbia, S.C.-Sunday-January 7, 1951.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond greeting family at front door)   8 x 10

'Sheriff Rogers receiving his commission from Governor J. Strom Thurmond in the Governor's Office. (L. to R.) Robert Rogers, Reubin Rogers, W. Jesse Ford, Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Sheriff Jasper D. Rogers, Senator Dixon D. Lee, John Edmund McQueen, and T.G. Miller.January 10, 1951.' (Miller is not in the picture)   8 x 10

'Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond and Mrs. James F. Byrnes, Byrnes Inauguration, Columbia, S.C.January 12, 1951.' (sitting)   8 x 10

James F. Byrnes Inauguration as Governor of South Carolina, State House grounds, Columbia,South Carolina, January 12, 1951. L. to R. standing in front of crowd, Edgar Allan Brown, Governor James F. Byrnes, J. Strom Thurmond, and George Bell Timmerman   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. J. Strom Thurmond inspect the Cadillac given them by friends. January 16, 1951.' (standing beside car in driveway)   8 x 10

'Group at Mansion at the presentation of the Cadillac to Governor Thurmond, January 16, 1951.'(grouped around car in driveway)   8 x 10

'Governor and Mrs. Thurmond with the Cadillac presented to them by their friends, January16, 1951.' (Governor Thurmond beside car talking to Mrs. Thurmond seated inside)   8 x 10

'Simons' Tea, Aiken Outing Club. April, 1951.' (Governor & Mrs. Thurmond standing with Mr. & Mrs. Simons at Tea?)   8 x 10

'Meeting of Greenville Chapter, ROA, May 29, 1951-Col. Strom Thurmond, Colonel Bob Jones.' (Reserve Officers Association)   8 x 10

'Delivering lecture to 360 ^th Military Government Area Headquarters during summer training at Camp Gordon, August 5-19, 1951.' (pointing at map)   8 x 10

'Aiken County Heart Campaign Banquet-Strom Thurmond, Chairman, Senator James H. Hammond, Speaker of the Evening, September 7, 1951, Henderson Hotel, Aiken S.C.' (Hammond is Standing at head table with Mr. & Mrs. Thurmond seated to his right)   8 x 10

'ROA Charter Presentation at Donaldson Air Base, Greenville, Fall of-l. to r. Col. John Coleman, Capt. Ernest Chester, Gen. Lance Call, Col. Bob Jones, Col. Strom Thurmond.'   4 x 5

'Rock Hill Elks Club, 1951.' (Mr. & Mrs. Thurmond seated at table with other guests, Strom Thurmond is 4 ^th from left and Mrs. Thurmond is 6  ^th from left, duplicate under same number)   8 x 10

'Strom Thurmond, in law office, Aiken, S.C. 1951.' (standing at desk holding paper)   8 x 10

Strom Thurmond in his law office, Aiken, South Carolina, 1951. (standing beside his law book shelves with law book in hand)   8 x 10

Colonel Strom Thurmond, Commander, 360 ^th Military Government Area Headquarters. Portrait in uniform   8 x 10

Mr. & Mrs. Strom Thurmond inspect brick for their new home in Aiken, South Carolina, with unidentified officer 1951   8 x 10

Mr. & Mrs. Strom Thurmond enjoy some cake in the dining room at their new home in Aiken, South Carolina, 1951. (sitting at dining table)   8 x 10

'Mrs. Strom Thurmond gives candy to children at party. February, 1952.' (progressive party for a friends little boy, they visited different homes for certain features of the party)   8 x 10

Greenwood, S.C., District Community Chest Meeting. Spring 1952.' (Mrs. Thurmond with4 unidentified people, 2 men and 2 women)   8 x 10

'Reunion of Wyatt Family-Marking of graves-Shown above: Strom Thurmond, Philip Wilkie and Dean of Furman University. June 15, 1952.' (standing in front of trees, signed on back 'With my best Wishes, Pete Dugan)   8 x 10

'360 ^th M.G.Hq. training at Camp Gordon 17-31 August 1952. L. to R.-Col. Strom Thurmond, Brig. Gen. Frank Allen, Maj. Gen. William Beiderlinden.' (statement on back 'Standing together following the arrival of Maj Gen Beiderlinden are l to r (is r to l) Maj Gen Beiderlinden, Brig Gen Frank Allen, CG of Camp Gordon and Col J Strom Thurmond, former Governor of S.C.19 August 52'-on air field)   8 x 10

'360 ^th M.G. Hq. training at Camp Gordon 17-31 August 1952. L. to R.-Lt. Col. Norbert A.Theodore, Lt. Col. Thomas Thurner, Brig. General Frank A. Allen, Colonel Strom Thurmond, Lt. Col. Samuel E. Green.' (statement on back 'Brig Gen Frank A. Allen jr., Commanding General of Cp Gordon, Ga., greets Col J. Strom Thurmond, Commanding Officer of Mil Gov't Area Hq. a reserve unit here for 2 weeks training. L-R: Lt Col Norbert A. Theodore, Commanding Officer of 412  ^th Mil Gov't Co, Lt Col Thomas Turner, Commanding Officer of 422  ^nd Mil Gov't Co, Brig Gen Allen, Col Thurmond, and Lt Col Samuel E. Green, Commanding Officer of 430  ^th Mil Gov't Co. 19 August 52'-in General Allen's office)   8 x 10

360 ^th Military Government Headquarters training at Camp Gordon, GA, 17-31 August 1952. Colonel Strom Thurmond pointing at target while officers look on. (statement on back 'Clemson graduates shown inspecting the results of pistol marksmanship at Cp Gordon, Ga., are members of 360  ^th Mil Gov't Area Hq from l-r: Lt Cols Joseph C. McComb, of Orangeburg; Thomas P. Anderson, of Columbia; Philemon B. Waters, of Saluda; Col J. Strom Thurmond, of Aiken; Commanding Officer of the unit; Col J. Gordon Watts, of Blackville; Col Denver W. Traxler, of Branchville, and Maj James B. Rhinehardt, of Winnsboro. (Col Traxler is attached to the 360  ^th for summer training. The others are assigned staff officers of the Columbia reserve unit.) 25 August 52')   8 x 10

Dinner given at Palmetto Room, Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, on September 30, 1952, in honor of General Dwight Eisenhower, and his staff, on the day he spoke in Columbia during his campaign for President. Guests include Eisenhower's official staff; members of South Carolinians for Eisenhower; and members of National Citizens for Eisenhower, South Carolina Chapter. L. to R.-Mrs & Mr. Strom Thurmond, of Aiken; Mrs. & Mr. W.I. Reamer Jr., of Columbia; Mrs. W.L. Timmerman and Mrs. J.R. Hayes, of Graniteville; and Mrs. J.R. Edenfield, of Aiken   8 x 10

'Dinner given at Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, S.C. on September 30, 1952, in honor of General Eisenhower's staff on the day he spoke in Columbia during his campaign for President.' (Palmetto Room, left side of table, L. to R.-Mr. W.I. Reamer, Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Mr. Douglas McKay, head of South Carolinians for Eisenhower; right side of table, L. to R.-Mrs. W.I. Reamer, Mr. Strom Thurmond, and Mrs. Douglas McKay)   8 x 10

General M.T. Silverthorn, Commanding General of Parris Island Marine Base, greets Colonel Strom Thurmond, President of the South Carolina Department of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, and Colonel C.M. Boyer, Executive Director of the Reserve Officers Association, in front of the Training Aids Library, October 1952. L. to R.-Colonel Thurmond, Colonel Boyer, and General Silverthorn. (Thurmond and Silverthorn shaking hands.Signed 'To Col Thurmond with high regards, MTSilverthorn, Maj Gen USMC')   8 x 10

Mr. & Mrs. Strom Thurmond vote in presidential General Election at Aiken, South Carolina, November 1952. (similar to 1032)   4 x 5

'Colonel Strom Thurmond presenting American Spirit Honor Medal to Pvt. Cranford Brannon of Dothan, Alabama, at graduation ceremonies of the 8 ^th Infantry Division Leaders' School Course at Fort Jackson, S.C., Friday, December 12, 1952.' (statement on back 'FORT JACKSON, S.C., December 12---Former Governor of South Carolina Strom Thurmond presents the American Spirit Honor Medal to Private Cranford Brannon, of Dothan, Alabama at graduation ceremonies of the Eighth Infantry Division's Leaders' Course at Fort Jackson last Friday (December 12). Mr. Thurmond, a colonel in the Reserves and president of the State Reserve Officers Association, commended the group on the ambition they have shown in completing the course and admonished them to continue improving themselves. The Medal, an award of the Citizens' Committee for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Inc., of New York, is presented to the graduate of each Leaders' Course Class who, with no previous military experience, most ably demonstrates the 'qualities of leadership best expressing the American Spirit, Honor, Initiative, Loyalty and high example to comrades in arms'. Conducted by the 41  ^st Tank Battalion of the Eighth Infantry Division's Specialist Training Regiment, the eight-week course is designed to develop the leadership potential of selected enlisted men from the seven-state Third Army area.')   8 x 10

Portrait of Gene Autry, circa 1952-Signed 'To Jean, It's still a deal, Come to Hollywood and I'll show you around. Best Wishes, Gene Autry'   8 x 10

 January-October 1953 

Eisenhower Inauguration, circa January 1953-L. to R.-Former President Harry Truman, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Vice-President Richard M. Nixon, and Former President Herbert Hoover   8 x 10

Armed Forces Day Program at Donaldson Air Force Base, Greenville, South Carolina, May 16, 1953, Strom Thurmond delivering address. L. to R.-Strom Thurmond at podium, Mrs. Thurmond, and Brigadier General Franklin Rose, Commanding General Donaldson AFB   7 x 9

'Winthrop Senior Order Reunion, June 1953.' (President Henry Sims front row center)   4 x 10

'1923 Class of Clemson College at their Thirtieth Anniversary held at Clemson on June 6, 1953. Strom Thurmond, a member of the class, was elected President of the Class at this meeting.' (Mr. Thurmond is standing at far left)   8 x 10

Statement on back-same as 1045. (Pictured are: L. to R.-Lieutenant General A.R. Bolling, Mr. Strom Thurmond, 3 men presumed to be the Mayors of Atlanta, Chattanooga and Knoxville, and Brigadier General Carl Sutherland standing in front of buses with other leaders and officers.)   8 x 10

"Wild Cat' Day at Fort Jackson, S.C., 5 August 1953, while 82 ^nd Infantry (Wild Cat) Division wastraining there. General A.R. Bolling, Commanding General Third Army, and Colonel Strom Thurmond, National ROA Vice President, Army Affairs, inspecting Honor Guard.' (Statement on back-same as in 1045-1047. Is 81  ^st Infantry rather than 82  ^nd Infantry)   5 x 7

'Members of the 360 ^th Military Government Unit, S.C., examine one of The targets on Range #17while undergoing two weeks training at Camp Gordon, Ga. Left to right: Col. Strom Thurmond,Col. W.D. Nixon, and Col. John M. Tatum. 20 August 1953.' (Statement on back is same ascaption. see 1021-1026)   8 x 10

Statement on back 'L-R: Col J. Strom Thurmond, Commanding Officer of the 360 ^th ARAAU, Military Government Area Headquarters, chats with Lt Gen A.R. Bolling, Commanding General of Third Army and Brig Gen Charles C. Blanchard, Commanding General of Cp Gordon during a visit by Gen Bolling to Thurmond's reserve unit now undergoing two weeks' training at Cp Gordon. 24 August 53' (see 1021-1026 & 1050-1051)   8 x 10

Statement on back 'SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSMAN VISITS CAMP GORDON HOSPITAL...Congressman John J. Riley, representative of the Second Congressional district of South Carolina, meets Cpl William B. Smith, of Charleston, S.C. Cpl Smith related to Congressman Riley and Col J. Strom Thurmond, center, how he suffered injuries while serving with the 7 ^th Division in Korea. Col Thurmond, former governor of South Carolina and Commanding Officer of the 360  ^th ORAAU, Military Government Area Headquarters, accompanied Congressman Riler as he toured the hospital and inspected reserve training now underway at Camp Gordon. 26 August 53' (see 1021-1026 & 1050-1053)   8 x 10

Statement on back 'Lt Col William D. Workman, Columbia, S.C. and Member of the Army reserve unit, 360 ^th ORAAU, Military Government Area Headquarters, discusses the trainingprogram with Congressman John J. Riley, representing the second congressional district of South Carolina. Also pictured are l-r: Brig Gen Charles C. Blanchard, Commanding General of Camp Gordon standing between Col Workman and Congressman Riley, Lt Col Bennett F. Buie, Lt Col Dill D. Beckman, and Lt Col Robert D. Ochs, all of Columbia, S.C. 26 August 53' (see 1021-1026 & 1050-1055)   8 x 10

Jean Thurmond supervised Aiken Cotton Festival 9/22/53   3 x 4

Colonel Strom Thurmond, Vice President of Army Affairs, Reserve Officers Association of the United States, addressing ROTC students at Texas College of Arts & Industries, Kingsville, Texas, October 1953. Lieutenant Colonel Leonard F. Walker, PMS & T of the College is sitting behind Thurmond   8 x 10

Statement on back 'Lt. General Floyd L. Parks, Commanding General, Second Army, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. 22 October 53' Signed 2/29/56 'To Strom-from one Clemson man to another-with warmest personal regards, Floyd, 29 February 1956'   8 x 10

Colonel Strom Thurmond, Vice President of Army Affairs, Reserve Officers Association of the United States, with C.F. McElhinney, Acting President of the University of Houston, and Lieutenant Colonel G.E. Lehmann, PMS & T of the University of Houston, October 26, 1953. Signed by both men   8 x 10

Statement on back 'Cocktail Party at AOM's Quarters, Corpus Cristi, Texas, by Rear Admiral & Mrs. Cato Glover. 28 October 53' Pictured are l-r: Major & Mrs. Warren Oliver, front left, of Macon, Georgia; Admiral & Mrs. Cato Glover, 5 ^th & 6  ^th from left in left corner of room; Glover'sdaughter, center in white dress; Lieutenant Colonel & Mrs. Roger Zeller, center next to Colonel Thurmond, of San Antonio, Texas; Colonel Strom Thurmond, center in dark suit, of Aiken, South Carolina. Not identified in group of 10 other men & women is Commander Ray Edson   8 x 10

Colonel Strom Thurmond, Vice President of Army Affairs, Reserve Officers Association of the United States, visits Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, October 30, 1953, during Reserve Officers Association trip. L. to R.-Colonel William Feallock, shaking hands with Thurmond, Group Commander, Lackland AFB; Colonel Strom Thurmond; unidentified officer; and Lieutenant Colonel Roger Zeller, Vice President Air Affairs for Texas Department of Reserve Officers Association, San Antonio, Texas   8 x 10

Colonel Strom Thurmond with Governor Goodwin J. Knight, sitting, of California, and Major General Earle M. Jones, center, November. Signed 'To Col. Strom Thurmond with kindest regards, Goodwin J. Knight, Governor of California' (circa November 3)   8 x 10

Colonel Strom Thurmond, Vice President of Army Affairs, ROA-US, receiving membership applications from General Franklin Rose, Commanding General, Donaldson Air Force Base, Greenville, South Carolina, November 6, 1953. L to r-Lieutenant T.N. Fortson, Colonel Thurmond, General Rose, and Captain Ernest Chester   7 x 9

Colonel Strom Thurmond, Vice President of Army Affairs, ROA-US, receives application for membership in ROA from Major General Earle M. Jones, November 6, 1953. L to R-Major Warren Oliver, General Jones, Colonel Sandy, Colonel Thurmond, and Colonel James V. Hicks. (California Air National Guard)   8 x 10

'Presentation of ROA 100% Membership Citation to Naval Reserve Surface Division 6-36, Columbia, S.C. Group in center: Colonel Strom Thurmond, State President, ROA, presenting LCDR J.H. Noland Jr., Division Commanding Officer, with the 100% Unit Citation while Lt. J.H. Webb, Division Executive Officer, looks on.' (cNovember 1953, other officers look on from both sides of center group)   8 x 10

Aiken group are off to Texas for National Reserve Officers Association Convention in Houston, Augusta Chronicle, February 21, 1954. Group of 10 standing beside airplane, Mrs. Strom Thurmond, front row 3 ^rd from left, Colonel Strom Thurmond, front row far right   7 x 8

'American Legion Aux. Tea at Thurmond Home, March 1954. (L to R) Mrs. Audley Ward; Mrs. Strom Thurmond; and Mrs. Charles Simons.'   8 x 10

'Augusta Women's' Club Luncheon. April 1954. (L to R) Mrs. Lester Moody; General Charles P. Summerall; Mrs. Strom Thurmond; Mrs. Sawilowsky; and General and Mrs. Barton.'   8 x 10

'Mrs. Gus Stewart & Mrs. Thurmond. ROA Conference, Omaha, 1954.' (June, standing in front of building columns, duplicate of 1085)   8 x 10

'ROA Conference, Omaha, 1954.' (June, Mrs. Thurmond, standing in front of building columns)   3.5 x 3.5

Omaha, Nebraska. Reserve Officers greet explorer Boy Scouts enroute to Philmont Ranch, New Mexico, June 16, 1954. First row, kneeling: nine scouts and Scout Masters. Second row, standing: Major Herbert Wilson, Assistant Director for Air, ROA Headquarters, Washington, DC, far left; Colonel Malcolm Hay, Pittsburg, PA, 2 ^nd from left; Colonel Strom Thurmond, Vice President ROA-US, Aiken, SC, 3  ^rd From left; General Carl T. Sutherland, Atlanta, GA, 5  ^th from left; Colonel Skeele, 6  ^th from left; and 4 unidentified officers   8 x 10

Signed 'To a great South Carolinian and leader of our Reserve Officers, With best wishes in1954-55, Stephan F. Tillman, July 1954' (Thurmond shaking hands and receiving certificate)   8 x 10

'Colonel Strom Thurmond calls on Admiral Robert B. Carney, USN Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon on 14 July 1954.' Statement on back 'Colonel Strom Thurmond, USAR (Left) former Governor of South Carolina and at present the President of the Reserve Officer's Association paid a courtesy call on Admiral Robert B. Carney, USN Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon today' 14 July 1954   8 x 10

'Colonel Strom Thurmond pays his respects to General M.B. Ridgway, Chief of Staff, U.S.Army, at the Pentagon, 16 July 1954.' Statement on back 'Colonel Strom Thurmond (Ex Governor of South Carolina) and newly elected President of Reserve Officers Association,pays his respects to General M.B. Ridgway, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army. The Pentagon,Washington, DC. 16 July 1954.'   8 x 10

'Officers of the Reserve Officers Association pay their respects to General M.B. Ridgway, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army. (L to R) Admiral Charles L. LaBarge, Vice President for Navy Affairs; Colonel Alfred Gus Karger, Vice President for Army Affairs; General Ridgway; Colonel Strom Thurmond, President; and Colonel Charles Boyer, Executive Director. The Pentagon, Washington, DC, 16 July 1954.' Statement on back 'Officers of the Reserve Officers Association pay their respects to General M.B. Ridgway, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army. (L to R) Admiral Charles L. LaBarge, Vice President for Navy Affairs; Colonel Alfred Gus Karger, Vice President for Army Affairs; General Ridgway; Colonel Strom Thurmond, President; and Colonel Charles Boyer, Executive Director. 16 July 1954.'   8 x 10

Fort Jackson, South Carolina. August 4, 1954. L to R: Lieutenant General Alvan C. Gillen; Mr. Fred Turner, President of Southern Bell Telegraph & Telephone Company; Colonel Strom Thurmond, President Reserve Officers Association of the United States   4.5 x 6.5

Statement on back 'Expert Marksmen from South Carolina-Five Officers of the 360 ^th Military Government Area Headquarters are shown on the pistol range at Camp Gordon, Ga., shortly after qualifying as expert with the .45 caliber pistol. L-T: Lt. Cols. William D. Workman Jr., and Bennett F. Buie, of Columbia; Col. Strom Thurmond, of Aiken, Commanding Officer of the unit, national president of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States and a former governor of South Carolina; Lt. Col. Michael G. Salley of Orangeburg and Lt. Col. Reuben K. Walker of Columbia. 19 August 1954.'   8 x 10

 September-December 1954 

Colonel Strom Thurmond arrives at Fort Dix, New Jersey, for ROA meeting September 1, 1954   4 x 5

Colonel Strom Thurmond addresses officers at Fort Dix, New Jersey. September 1, 1954. (similar to 1102B, caption from photocopy of original photograph reads-'Colonel Strom Thurmond, National President ROA, addresses the officers, regular and reserve, at Fort Dix, N.J., on 1 September 1954. The Commanding General, Major Gen. Ryan is sitting to Col. Thurmond's right.')   4 x 5

Colonel Strom Thurmond with Major General Ryan, at Thurmond's left, Commanding General of Fort Dix, New Jersey, and 12 unidentified officers at reception given by General & Mrs. Ryan September 1, 1954   4 x 5

'Junior Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Columbia, S.C., September 29, 1954.' (Thurmond delivering address)   8 x 10

'November, 1954, Edgefield, S.C. (l to r) Dr. H.M. Kinlaw; Strom Thurmond; Dr. R.G. Lee;Mary T. Tompkins; Mrs. H.M. Kinlaw; Augusta Baptist preacher and wife; Mrs. F.E. Timmerman; Mr. F.E. Timmerman. (Seated l to r) Jean C. Thurmond; Mrs. J.W. Thurmond; Mrs. Mary Tompkins; and Mrs. Martha Bishop.' (Mary T. Tompkins is Thurmond's niece,Jean C. Thurmond is Thurmond's wife, Mrs. J.W. Thurmond is Thurmond's mother, Mrs. Mary Tompkins and Mrs. Martha Bishop are Thurmond's sisters. Duplicate has following information on back-Augusta preacher and wife are Dr. & Mrs. R.J. Robinson, First Baptist Church, Augusta, GA; Dr. R.G. Lee, of Memphis, is former pastor of First Baptist Church of Edgefield and President of Southern Baptist Convention.)   8 x 10

Columbia Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina. Campaign Headquarters, Election night. Senator-elect Strom and Jean Thurmond after his election to the United States Senate November 1954   7 x 9

Columbia Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina. Campaign Headquarters, Election night. Senator-elect Strom Thurmond, of the United States Senate, receives victory kiss from his wife Jean. (date is November 3) November 1954   7 x 9

Columbia Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina. Campaign Headquarters, Election night. Senator-elect Strom Thurmond with telegrams of congratulations after his election to the United States Senate. (date is November 3) November 1954 

Aiken High School Gym, Aiken, South Carolina. Reception honoring Senator-elect & Mrs. Strom Thurmond. L to R: Robert E. Renland, President of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce; Charles M. Jones, Mayor of Aiken; Senator & Mrs. Strom Thurmond; Governor & Mrs. James F. Byrnes November 19, 1954   8 x 10

'Mrs. Howard Royal (right) pins orchid on Mrs. Strom Thurmond at Aiken reception in honor of Senator-Elect and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, November 19, 1954, Aiken High School gymnasium.'   8 x 10

Aiken High School Gym, Aiken, South Carolina. Senator-elect and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, at reception in their honor, Receive congratulations from Mr. & Mrs. Horace Crouch, Mrs. Thurmond's parents November 19, 1954   8 x 10

'Senator-Elect Strom Thurmond; Mrs. Thurmond; Governor James F. Byrnes; and Mrs. Byrnes greet some of the guests at Aiken reception in Honor of Senator-Elect and Mrs. Strom Thurmond,November 19, 1954, Aiken High School gymnasium.'   8 x 10

Colonel Strom Thurmond in military uniform December 1954   8 x 10

Earl Holley, Aiken, South Carolina, President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association, present a 'Drive Safely' auto tag frame to Senator-elect Strom Thurmond. 7 x 8 December 1954   7 x 8

Newberry, South Carolina, Christmas Tea. Mrs. Strom Thurmond, 4 ^th from right, with 10 unidentified ladies December 1954   8 x 10

'Newberry, S.C. Christmas Tea. December 1954.' (Mrs. Strom Thurmond, 3 ^rd from left, with 7 unidentified ladies in front of Christmas tree)   8 x 10

Dr. Robert Frank Poole, President of Clemson College, circa 1954. Signed 'Best wishes to Strom-from your friend, Frank Poole'   7 x 9

L to R: Lieutenant Governor Marvin Griffin and Governor Herman Talmadge, circa 1954. (Georgia State House, Talmadge is holding a little boy beside Griffin at podium)   8 x 10

Jean Thurmond at desk with typewriter in her Aiken home den 1954   8 x 10

Jean Thurmond vacuums the hall carpet in her Aiken home   8 x 10

Brigadier General Strom Thurmond visits Third Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1954. (disembarks airplane as honor guard salutes his arrival. Thurmond was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General on February 20, 1955. See 1169)   7 x 8

Brigadier General Strom Thurmond visits Third Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1954. (greeted by Commanding General, unidentified, while 4 unidentified officers look on)   7 x 8

Brigadier General Strom Thurmond visits Third Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1954. (at banquet with other officers)   7 x 8

 January-February 1955 

United States Capitol, Washington, DC. Swearing In Ceremony, United States Senate. L to R: Elizabeth Wallenburg, Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Ellen Thurmond, Senator Strom Thurmond, Billy Thurmond, Betsy Thurmond, Gertrude Thurmond, and Mrs. J. William (Elisabeth) Thurmond Jr January 5, 1955   7 x 9

Sunday, 2:30p.m. Sheraton-Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC. Television interview with new Senators. L to R: Senators McNamara of Michigan, Scott of North Carolina, Bible of Nevada, Kuchel of California, Vice President Nixon cutting cake, Ervin of North Carolina, Curtis of Nebraska, Allott of Colorado, Martin of Iowa, Thurmond of South Carolina, and Bender of Ohio January 9, 1955   8 x 10

United States Capitol, Washington, DC. Vice President Richard M. Nixon welcomes Senator Strom Thurmond to the Senate after 'Swearing In' Ceremony January 5, 1955   7 x 9

Sunday, 2:30p.m. Sheraton-Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC. Television interview 'Meet the Senators.' Senator & Mrs. Strom Thurmond at 'Strom Thurmond South Carolina' table with CBS Reporter Griffin Bancroft January 9, 1955   7 x 9

Dixie Dinner Ball, New York Southern Society, New York City, NY. L to R: H.L. Clinkscales, Executive Secretary of the Society; Mrs. Strom Thurmond; Mrs. Charles E. Daniel; Mr. Isaac Bates Grainger, President of the Society; Mrs. Isaac Bates Grainger; Miss DeLois Faulkner, Maid of Caltan, 1955; former Senator Charles E. Daniel; Mrs. Owen Cheatham; and Senator Strom Thurmond. (all are dressed in formal attire) January 14, 1955   8 x 10

Reserve Officers Association meeting at Departmental Auditorium in Washington, DC, sponsored by 310 ^th Logistical Command, Brigadier John N. Andrews, at podium, Commanding General. (Senator and President of ROA-US Strom Thurmond is seated on front row 3  ^rd from left and Assistant Secretary of Defense Carter L. Burgess is seated 2  ^nd from right) January 20, 1955   8 x 10

'ROA National Council Meeting, Washington, D.C., February 5, 1955. Left to right, Capt. Ray Hildreth, W. Va., Capt. Bill Kellogg, St. Louis, Sen. Strom Thurmond, Gen. Milburn, Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Capt. Johnston Peeples, and' (unidentified man)   8 x 10

Statler Hotel, Washington, DC. Senators Olin D. Johnston and Strom Thurmond, standing left & right respectively back row center, with 7 VFW officers and unidentified men February 15, 1955   8 x 10

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond being greeted by General A.R. Bolling at Fort McPherson, Georgia, on 20 February 1955, when Thurmond received his stars of promotion to Brigadier General and Third Army Certificate of Achievement   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. L to R: Senator Strom Thurmond, unidentified officer, Mrs. Thurmond, and General A.R. Bolling when Thurmond received his stars of promotion to Brigadier General February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. L to R: Mrs. and General A.R. Bolling, Mrs. and General Strom Thurmond, and unidentified wife and officer form receiving line when Thurmond received his stars of promotion to Brigadier General and Certificate of Achievement. Thurmond is shaking hands with unidentified man February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. L to R: Mrs. and General A.R. Bolling confer with Mrs. and General Strom Thurmond at Third Army Headquarters when Thurmond received his stars of Promotion to Brigadier General and Certificate of Achievement February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. L to R: unidentified officer and wife, and Mrs. and General Strom Thurmond socialize at Third Army Headquarters when Thurmond received his stars of promotion to Brigadier General and Certificate of Achievement February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Missing or nonexistent 

Missing or nonexistent   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. General A.R. Bolling presents General Strom Thurmond with Certificate of Achievement at Third Army Headquarters during promotion ceremony. Mrs. Bolling is in foreground and two unidentified officers are at left and right of picture February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. General A.R. Bolling presents Mrs. Strom Thurmond, both in background, with Certificate of Achievement at Third Army Headquarters during promotion ceremony. L to R foreground: Mrs. and Governor Herman Talmadge, Mrs. Bolling and General Strom Thurmond. There is an unidentified officer in the background at left as well February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. Banquet at Third Army Headquarters when Strom Thurmond received stars of promotion to Brigadier General and Certificate of Achievement. At head table are: Mrs. and Governor Herman Talmadge, 4 ^th & 5  ^th from left, Mrs. A.R. Bolling, 6  ^th from left, General Strom Thurmond, 7  ^th from left, Mrs. Strom Thurmond, 9  ^th from left, and General A.R. Bolling, 10  ^th from left February 20, 1955   7 x 8

Fort McPherson, Georgia. Senator Strom Thurmond, center, points out Savannah River Site on Third Army Area Map to General A.R. Bolling, left, as Mrs. Thurmond looks on at right February 23, 1955   4 x 6.5

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond enter Air Force plane at Atlanta, Georgia Airport heading for Washington, D.C February 23, 1955   4 x 6.5

Fort McPherson, Georgia. General A.R. Bolling, right, says goodbye to Senator Strom Thurmond, left, as he departs for Washington, D.C February 23, 1955   4 x 6.5

Statement on back 'Senator Strom Thurmond who was recently Promoted to Brig. General in the USAR visits Honorable Hugh M. Milton, Assistant Secretary of the Army, in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (LtoR) Carter L. Burgess, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Personnel; C.M. Boyer, Executive Director of Reserve Officers' Association; Senator Strom Thurmond, President of ROA and Newly appointed as Brig. General in USAR; Honorable Hugh M. Milton, Assistant Secretary of the Army; Lt. General W.L. Weible, Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration. 23 February 1955.' (Secretary Milton is giving Senator Thurmond what appears to be a box of rank insignia)   8 x 10

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'The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1955. Remagen Heroes visit with Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens and meet some of their home state Congressmen, on the 10 ^th Anniversary of the capturing of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, Germany. Left to right Rep. John J. Riley, South Carolina; Senator Strom Thurmond, South Carolina; John Grimball, Columbia, South Carolina; and Secretary of The Army Robert T. Stevens.' Statement on back same as above   8 x 10

Officers, students & faculty of the Army's senior educational institution, the Army War College, conferred with 50 nationally prominent citizens, civilian & military, at a National Strategy Seminar, March 29-31, at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Shown here in a Strategy discussion group are, left to right: Colonel W.W. Smith Jr.; Colonel O.K. Marshall; Lieutenant Colonel M.O. Teylor; Brigadier General Sidney Griffin; Lieutenant Colonel R.B. Haislip; and Colonel H.L. Connor Jr. Four other men, unidentified, not facing camera. (see 1571 dated March 29-31, 1955 which was misfiled) March 29-31, 1955   8 x 10

Departmental Auditorium, Washington, D.C. Reserve Officers meeting, Senator Strom Thurmond, President of the ROA-US, delivering address Spring 1955   8 x 10

Wilcox Hotel, Aiken, South Carolina. James F. Byrnes Testimonial Dinner.L to R: Bernard M. Baruch, Governor James F. Byrnes, Mrs. Sarah Busch, Miss Elizabeth Bevans, Mrs. James F. Byrnes, Senator & Mrs. Strom Thurmond. (wearing formal attire) April 16, 1955   8 x 10

Senator Strom Thurmond, standing at center, with high school group on lawn at rear of United States Capitol. Signed 'Mauldin High School With best wishes, Strom Thurmond. 12 May 55'   8 x 10

Sumter, South Carolina. Shaw Field Dedication Services. L to R: General Nathan B. Twining, Major Priscilla Shaw, Senator Strom Thurmond, and an unidentified officer May 13, 1955   8 x 10

 June-October 1955 

'Brig. Gen. Strom Thurmond, USAR, President of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, presents Senator Margaret Chase Smith a resolution commending her for her magnificent service in behalf of the Reserve. Above, left to right, are Brig. Gen. Thurmond, Colonel C.M. Boyer, Executive Director, ROA, and Senator Smith. June 1955.' Signed 'To the Honorable Strom Thurmond, a real champion of the Reserves and my good friend. Margaret Chase Smith U.S.S. Maine'   8 x 10

Statement on back 'General Matthew B. Ridgway, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, receives the Distinguished Service Citation, Highest Award of the Reserve Officers Association, from Senator Strom Thurmond, South Carolina, National Commander ROA. The Pentagon, Washington D.C. 20 June 1955.'   8 x 10

'July 1955. James H. Douglas, Jr., Under Secretary of the Air Force, greets Senator Strom Thurmond.' Signed ' To Gov. Strom Thurmond-with best regards, James H. Douglas Jr.'   8 x 10

Statement on back 'General Maxwell D. Taylor, USA. 23 July 1955.' Signed 'To SenatorStrom Thurmond, in admiration and deep Appreciation for his many contributions to National Defense. Maxwell D. Taylor, Chief of Staff. October 1955'   8 x 10