6. Photographs, 1908-1970, bulk: 1941-1970
Scope and Contents
Photographs of L. Mendel Rivers attending numerous functions, ceremonies, and international trips. Also included are images of former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Carl Vinson, General Douglas MacArthur, Charlton Heston, President John F. Kennedy, General Mark Clark, President Lyndon B. Johnson, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Dempsey, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Madame Chiang Kai-shek, future President Gerald R. Ford, Alabama Governor George Wallace, General William Westmoreland, King Peter II of Yugoslavia, Shirley Temple Black, evangelist Billy Graham, Senator J. Strom Thurmond, and President Harry S. Truman.
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1970
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1941-1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Rivers, L. Mendel (Lucius Mendel), 1905-1970 (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 40.0 linear feet (9 cartons, 3 document boxes, 2 slim boxes, 18 oversize boxes, 10 oversize paper folders, 1 oversize scrapbook)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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