Box 163

Correspondence concerning Spartanburg, South Carolina, including the sale of the United Service Organization (USO) building to the City of Spartanburg, improvements to waterworks facilities, construction of a new hospital, memorial auditorium, a joint Spartanburg-Greenville airport, construction of additional housing, and projects for new recreational facilities.

Correspondence concerning Camp Croft including the future use of the Army camp and the disposal of surplus property there.

Correspondence, speech material, and copies of speeches given by Senator Maybank concerning a variety of issues including Confederate Memorial Day, the extension of the Selective Service Act, and the Fair Employment Practice Committee (FEPC). Also included are copies of the inaugural address delivered by Maybank as Governor to the General Assembly of South Carolina in 1939.

Correspondence concerning the shortage of sugar and need for an increased allotment to aid with the preservation of fruits and foodstuffs on South Carolina farms.

Correspondence written in protest to a proposal to send black troops to Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island for recreational purposes.

Correspondence concerning the distribution of surplus property including provisions to farmers and veterans.

Correspondence concerning tobacco including the impact of the coal shortage on curing tobacco and prices on tobacco hogshead material.

Copies of letters written by Senator Maybank to President Harry S. Truman concerning various topics including Senator Maybank's appointment to the Battle Monuments Commission, construction of an Aluminum plant in South Carolina, a vacancy in the Federal Public Housing Authority, and the regulation of cotton.

A letter thanking Senator Maybank for his support in obtaining the rescission of a limitation order to assist gum naval stores farmers.

A letter from the United Textile Workers of America urging support for legislation to increase the minimum wage to 65 cents per hour. Senator Maybank voted for the bill.