Box 159

Correspondence primarily concerning war training programs at South Carolina colleges including the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston, University of South Carolina in Columbia, College of Charleston in Charleston, Winthrop College in Rock Hill, Erskine College in Due West, and Newberry College in Newberry. Correspondents include the presidents of their respective colleges.

Correspondence concerning Fort Jackson including the use of surplus housing at the fort, plans for the use of the fort as a training center following the war, overtime pay for firefighters at the fort, and the establishment of a separation center.

Correspondence concerning a request by the American Legion for the return of the lake and legion hut being used as an officer's club at Fort Jackson.

Correspondence concerning the appointment of candidates for the position of Secretary of Commerce. Senator Maybank voted for the appointment of Henry Wallace.

Correspondence concerning anger expressed by South Carolina soldiers over a statement made in a speech, given by Senator Maybank, that appeared in Stars and Stripes Mediterranean July 24, 1945 that South Carolina soldiers were perfectly satisfied with the point system for discharging soldiers from the Army.

Correspondence concerning price ceilings placed on corn starch products by the Office of Price Administration (OPA).

Correspondence concerning cotton including the enlargement of rayon plants and price control imposed by the Office of Price Administration (OPA).

Correspondence concerning a plea for the pardoning of G. J. Creel, a man convicted of violating the gasoline rationing laws.

Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's participation in the Democratic National Committee.