UofSC Political Coll @UofSC_SCPC

A division of the University of SC Libraries & repository for (almost) all things South Carolina Politics: local, state, national levels. Researchers welcome! sc.edu/about/offices_… Columbia, South Carolina Joined July 2015

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UofSC Political Coll @UofSC_SCPC

3 years ago

#RIP #QueenElizabeth. Here is Congressman Floyd Spence greeting #PrincePhilip and the Queen in Statuary Hall at the Capitol at a luncheon Congress hosted in her honor on the occasion of her state visit, July 8th, 1976.

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3 years ago

#MadeleineAlbright, the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State, died yesterday at the age of 84. Here she is with Secretary of Education Dick Riley at the International Education Dinner in the State Department’s Benjamin Franklin Room on November 29, 2000.

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4 years ago

A #SouthCarolina state senator for over forty years, John Drummond served as a fighter pilot in the 405th Fighter Group during #WorldWarII, including ten-months in a German #prisonerofwar camp after being shot down over France in 1944. #FormerPOWRecognitionDay

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4 years ago

Margaret Thatcher, the first female prime minister of the UK🇬🇧 and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century, died at age 87 #OTD in 2013. Here, Congressman Floyd Spence greets Thatcher on a visit to the US.

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4 years ago

It’s #NationalStudentAthleteDay! @antongunn played @GamecockFB in the 1990s. He later served as head of the Office of External Affairs at the @USDeptHHS during the Obama administration. #Gamecocks #football #UofSC

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McCausland College of Arts and Sciences @UofSC_CAS

4 years ago

We hope you'll join us to honor legendary @UofSC professor Don Fowler in a tribute Friday, April 16 at noon. Register here 👉 event.sc.edu/DonFowler

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5 years ago

#OTD 1802 @WestPoint_USMA was founded. Marion H. Smoak taught for a time in the Law Dept at West Point & in 1964 ran for a #SouthCarolina Senate seat. His career in public service included several years at the US State Department, & he served as Secretary of State, 1969-1974.

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5 years ago

This virtual talk sounds good! Governor Riley's papers are housed here at #SCPC.

The Riley Institute @rileyinstitute

5 years ago

This virtual talk sounds good! Governor Riley's papers are housed here at #SCPC.

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UofSC Political Coll @UofSC_SCPC

5 years ago

One of our favorite photographs for one of our favorite "holidays" - #NationalNappingDay 😴💤 #DaylightSavingsTime #stillrecovering This sleeping beauty can be found in the Hull collection.

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5 years ago

Through over 20 years of involvement in the advertising and public relations fields, the all female SC firm of Bradley, Graham, & Hamby worked for high-profile political candidates and businesses, and on issues of public interest. #NationalWorkingMomsDay #WomensHistoryMonth

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5 years ago

Researchers who come to #SCPC need to register at their first visit during each fiscal year (July-June). We now have an ONLINE registration form for everyone to use! sc.libwizard.com/f/scrf ✨ Please be sure to make an appointment with us first by emailing [email protected].👍

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UofSC Political Coll @UofSC_SCPC

5 years ago

#OTD in 1876 the first discernible speech was transmitted over a telephone system when inventor #AlexanderGrahamBell summoned his assistant in another room by saying, “Mr. Watson, come here; I want you.” Where would we be without the #telephone?

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5 years ago

Barbie and some of her tiny accessories featured in our small 2013 exhibit on consumer product safety. #NationalBarbieDay

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5 years ago

We have a cheerful little 1966 #LetterheadOfTheWeek, even if the information itself is a little mundane. The Fairfield County Republican Party chairman is verifying that the group has followed the rules. @Purina @SCGOP

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5 years ago

So. Many. Maps. 🗺️💖 #ArchivesYouAreHere #ArchivesHashtagParty

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5 years ago

The #roadmap Judge Robert Hemphill showed attorneys who argued matters before his court. In other words, ‘if you don’t like the ruling you are welcome to appeal it; here’s the map, and here’s the route to Richmond (i.e., the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals)’. #ArchivesYouAreHere

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5 years ago

Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Richard "Dixie" Walker (right) meets with US Secretary of State George Shultz in 1983. Appropriately, a sizeable globe is a statement feature in the room. #ArchivesYouAreHere #ArchivesHashtagParty

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5 years ago

During #SouthCarolina's Tricentennial celebrations in 1970, Governor McNair tailored #tourism to fit the occasion. These special edition booklets highlighted the fascinating history of the state and encouraged tourism. #ArchivesYouAreHere #ArchivesHashtagParty