Box 1
Contains 84 Results:
Personal-general, 1960-1966
Correspondence with various constituents and officials.
Stocks, 1962-1964
Correspondence concerning L. Mendel Rivers' stock market activity. Especially his holdings for Win-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Last will and testament, 1963
A copy of L. Mendel Rivers' will sent to his wife.
"Old Guard" City of Philadelphia, 1964
Correspondence, speeches, articles, and publications concerning the 107th Anniversary of the "Old Guard, City of Philadelphia" during which Representative Rivers served as a distinguished guest and principal speaker.
Ambassador of China, 1966
A handwritten tag indicating a gift of a "heavy crystal ash tray and six Chinese engravings" from the Ambassador of China given to L. Mendel Rivers.
Portrait fund, 1967
Correspondence concerning a fund to produce a portrait of L. Mendel Rivers. Included are various thank you letters to people who contributed, lists of contributors, and letters specifying enclosed checks.
Hong Kong furniture, 1967-1968
Correspondence, freight bills, drawings, and orders for furniture from Chu Furniture in Hong Kong.
Robert Conway family tree, 1967-1969
Correspondence concerning L. Mendel Rivers' inquiry into the American Revolutionary War service of his ancestor Robert Conway.
Thomas, Calhoun, 1968
A letter written by Calhoun Thomas (containing newspaper articles) expressing support for L. Mendel Rivers and distaste for J. Strom Thurmond's personal character.
Furniture, 1968-1970
Correspondence, drawings, receipts, specifications, and orders for L. Mendel Rivers' furniture.