Box 1
Contains 84 Results:
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.
President of the Republic of China-Chiang Kai Shek, 1969
A letter from Chiang Kai Shek thanking L. Mendel Rivers for his concern for China. Contains original letter in Mandarin and an English translation.
U.S.S. South Carolina-Laying of the Keel, 1970
An invitation and information concerning Representative Rivers' participation in the Laying of the Keel ceremony for the nuclear-powered guided-missile frigate U.S.S. South Carolina.