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Letters written in opposition to President Truman's Civil Rights Program and two letters written in opposition to the desegregation of the armed services. Also included is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) annual report for 1950 entitled Civil Rights at Mid-Century.

A listing of Senate committee assignments and the subcommittee schedule for the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. Senator Maybank served on the Senate Banking and Currency (Chairman) and Appropriations Committees.

Correspondence concerning the "Mundt-Ferguson-Johnston Bill" which would require the registration of all Communist organizations in the United States. Also included is the Annual Report of the Committee on Un-American Activities for 1949. Senator Maybank was a strong supporter of the "Mundt" anti-communist bill, however, he disapproved of charges brought forth by people like Senator Joseph McCarthy.

A letter from General Charles P. Summerall, President of the Citadel, requesting support for legislation (H.R. 7132) to establish Constitution Day as a legal holiday on September 17th.

Two letters requesting support for legislation to establish Cowpens Battleground into a National Military Park. Senator Maybank supported the legislation.

Correspondence concerning the proposed Customs Simplification Act of 1950.

Correspondence primarily concerning the Defense Production Act of 1950. Senator Maybank supported the act. The act was a response to the outbreak of the Korean War and the need to mobilize the countries defense infrastructure and the regulation of wage and price controls. Also included is a copy of a document entitled United States Civil Defense produced by the National Security Resources Board of the Executive Office of the President.

Correspondence concerning legislation (H.R. 4567) to amend the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 to increase the number admitted to the United States and remove discriminatory provisions.

Correspondence concerning Federal Government expenditures and the need for a balanced budget. Senator Maybank assured constituents that he would use his best efforts to cut taxes while at the same time reduce expenditures.

Correspondence concerning Federal Aid to Education. Senator Maybank supported the legislation provided that the funds would be distributed by the State.