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A letter from a community member to Edwards giving the opinion that she believes that "Dixie" and the Confederate Flag never should have been a part of University tradition.
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A newspaper article from The Washington Post regarding the fleeing of the Student League for Black Identity and other black students from Clemson University.
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A letter from Clemson alum Ralph Fulmer, expressing his regret that Clemson decided to discontinue the playing of "Dixie" and displaying the Confederate Flag at sporting events.
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A document which appears to summarize the racial tension on campus and the roles of President Edwards and the Student League for Black Identity.
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Written form of a formal statement by President Edwards regarding the expression of opinion.
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A letter from President Edwards to M.M. Eison, informing her that the university has not taken any action toward, or even contemplated, the removal of "Dixie" and the Confederate Flag.
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A letter from President Edwards to Mr. and Mrs. Max Knickerbacker in which Edwards argues he did not appeal to the African American students who vacated campus to return.
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A letter from Mrs. Shirley Cline in support of "Dixie" and the Confederate Flag.
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A brief letter from fan Mason Alexander to President Edwards reading, "Dear Dr. Edwards: We were pleased to read that that Confederate Flag and the playing of 'Dixie' is still legal at Clemson - Congratulations! Sincerely, Mason."
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An article from an unknown newspaper discussing the tension that arose after a student variety show in which white students dressed up in blackface and mocked African American students offended by "Dixie" and the Confederate Flag.
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A letter from Joseph Grant, the President of the Student League for Black Identity, to President Edwards. In this letter, Grant informs Edwards that many African American students will be vacating the campus in fear of violence resulting from the growing racial tension due to their requests to remove the Confederate Flag and discontinue the playing of "Dixie" at sporting events.
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A nearly indecipherable handwritten letter to Edwards which taunts Grant, the President of the Student League for Black Identity, and all the African American students offended by the playing of Dixie and the displaying of the Confederate Flag. The signature appears to be from "Mr. and Mrs. Broom."
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An undated letter signed "Dixie Friend" written to President Edwards in support of keeping "Dixie" in the gameday repertoire.
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An article from an unknown Greenville newspaper regarding the controversy surrounding the request to discontinue the playing of "Dixie" at sporting events.
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A letter from Charles Williams, president of the Student League for Black Identity, to an "Educator," presumably Edwards, regarding increasing the number of Black students at Clemson.
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A letter from President Edwards to South Carolina fan Solomon Blatt, Jr., thanking him for his praise of the Clemson Tiger Band for standing in for South Carolina's band in a performance.
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A list of questions compiled by the Student League for Black Identity regarding requests which would make Clemson more diverse.
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Letter from a fan, Clark Gaston, to Coach Bobby Roberts in praise of his coaching and letting the coach know he does not want him to leave.
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Letter from alumnus W.P. "Bill" Dobson complaining about coaching and recruiting ability of Clemson's basketball coach.
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Letter from Edwards to Weaver regarding Sports Illustrated article and admission of Black athletes.
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Letter from President Edwards to Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner James Weaver regarding an article in Sports Illustrated and the admission of Black student athletes.
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Dean McClure informing Gantt that they require a portfolio of work from him, and after his submission, McClure recommends he come to Clemsno for a conference.
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Telegram from Gantt to Vickery asking that his application be considered and him given an interview immediately. Vickery responds two days later saying that Gantt's application is pending just like everyone else's and that Gantt will be informed of a date for the interview "as soon as other details relative to your application have been completed."
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Acknowledging receipt of McClure's letter. Informs the dean that he has taken action against Clemson and asking if McClure's letter still stands despite pending litigation.
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Informing Gantt that his application to Clemson for attendance in September of 1961 has been canceled as indicated by the letters sent out August 31, and they have no pending applications from Gantt at this time. Informs Gantt that he can apply for admission at the beginning of the next semester. It is not necessary for Gantt to retake the college exams, but he must provide trascript of college work completed to the time of entrance request, and evidence of his good standing at his current college. Once those have been sent to Clemson he may be called for personal interview before final decision is made.