Tillman Hall:Heritage in a Name

Tillman Hall History Marker

Clemson's task force of history placed signs outdid of historic buildings on campus to give a more complete history of Clemson. This one describes the history of Tillman Hall and the recent name controversy.

History of Tillman Hall exhibit

These photos are in an exhibit inside the entrance if Tillman Hall. They tell the history if Tillman Hall including Harvey Gantt's entrance into the college here and the Tillman name controversy.

Historic Marker

Harvey Gantt was the first African American student to attend Clemson. The marker notes that he was able to attend after he had made charges against the college for not allowing him to attend. It notes that Gantt was admitted in 1963 and graduated in 1965 with Honors.

"Heroes" Recall Historic Day

New article remembering the integration of Clemson University. Placing a historic marker in front of Tillman Hall to commemorate that day and its significance.

South Carolina Heritage Act 2000

This bill says that a building cannot change it's name if the title is tied to significant events in South Carolina's history without a majory vote in state legislature.

Clemson Trustees Minutes Tillman Hall objections 2015

Ten Past Presidents of the Faculty Senate recently written to reconsider the naming of Tillman Hall in 1946. Clemson trustee members recognize his racist views, but do not make a notion to rename the building.

Clemson Trustees Approval of Building Names 7/28/1946

Approval of building names ass appointed by Building and Grounds Committee

Tillman III's speech at comencment booklet

Tillman III's address to the alumni. Speaks about looking ahead in post war years and how Clemson must remain as the past did, dedicated to their country and to education. He notes to rise in juvenile delinquency and consumption of alcohol to show the current moral coruption of society. He quotes men of the past like Ruskin, to show that he is glorifying the past and that the present should strive to stay true to these principles. The principles of his father and other early memebers of Clemson College should, in his mind, remain the stautus quo.

Clemson receives grant of 30,000$ for library

Clemson will be given a grant of $30,000 to build on to their library. Shows growth of the campus in post war years.

Tillman III's meeting with trustees newspaper

Tillman III speaks at the annual almni dinner and talks about how he hopes the veternas returning from the war will take over America's national Affairs. Importance of the document is that Tillman's prescences on campus is in close proximity to the name change of Tillman Hall.

Will of Thomas G. Clemson

Thomas G. Clemson's final will and testament. In item two B.R. Tillman is named one of the trustees.

Main Building Renamed

Announcment in the Tiger about the official name change of Main Building to Tillman hall. Also mentions the name changes to other buildings and roads on campus. But keeps Tillman Hall the focal point.

Tillman awaits name change

Clemson student comments on how Tillman Hall makes her feel as an African American student on campus. Comments from staff about the complexity of Tillman Hall Controversy.

Clemson Task force refuses to remove name

Clemson Task force refuses to change name of Tillman Hall, due to complications with the Heritage Act and still wanting to honor Tillman

Tillman Hall Booklet

History of Tillman Hall. Paints Benjamin Tillman is a positive light.

Deposites in Clemson College Cornerstone

A list of things that were deposited in the cornerstone of the main building.

Main Cornerstone Was Laid...

Look back at the cornerstone being laid at the main hall in 1890s. Article notes that many Tillmanites attended the ceremony.

The Clemson News Review"Main Building is now Tillman Hall"

Talks about change of name and Tillman's work at Clemson. Notes Tillman III's visit to Clemson's 50th reunion of his class

Governor Tillman's Message

Progress of funding the opening of Clemson's college and frustration with the government

Robert F. Poole's speech to Cadets- 1946

Speech to Cadets about the growing numbers on campus and how they are dealing with it.

Independence Daily, Clemson's Growth

Growth on Clemson's campus in the early 1940s

Simkins etc.

(possibly)Tillman III's horrible remarks on Francis Butler Simkin's portrayal of his father in the biogrpahy Pitchfork Ben Tillman

Robert F. Poole's Letter to Benjamin Tillman III

Poole's letter to Tillman to thank him for coming to the commencment of the graduates and notes that his visit was written about in local and state newspapers

Minutes of Building and Grounds Committee-other renaming

Building and Grounds Comittee looking to rename barracks and other roads on campus. Roads: Goodman Place, Du Pre Place, Sloan Place. Hanover barn to be Hanover Place

Board of Trustees recommend looking over name changes-from minutes of meeting

Excerpt from minutes, Board of Trustees recommend looking over name changes

Tillman Hall: Heritage and Controversy in a Name

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