Box 11

Correspondence concerning L. Mendel Rivers' gravesite and schematics of the obelisk.

Guest lists for various events including the Keel Laying of the U.S.S. South Carolina, L. Mendel Rivers' portrait unveiling party, the Annual Bird Luncheons hosted by L. Mendel Rivers, and other functions.

An edited draft written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about Charleston author and lecturer Elizabeth Verner Hamilton. Also included are correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other publications.

An invitation and program for the Hanahan Family Reunion including a list of persons invited and a copy of the Hanahan family tree. The Rivers family was invited to attend.

Copies of the certificate of title and deeds to the Herringstone property transferred to Margaret Middleton Rivers. Also included are edited drafts of writings concerning the acquisition of Herringstone property by the Rivers family from Virginia Lotts.

Correspondence, newspaper articles, and photographs concerning L. Mendel Rivers accepting various awards and honors including his appointment as an honorary destroyerman, honorary member of the American Angora Goat Breeders' Association, honorary Polaris Missileman, honorary membership in the Fleet-Reserve Association, and acceptance of the Demolay Legion of Honor degree.

A note listing places and things named for L. Mendel Rivers and a copy of a newspaper article concerning a proposed monument to be erected in honor of L. Mendel Rivers in North Charleston.

Meeting minutes, applications, newsletters, and other material concerning Margaret Middle Rivers' participation in the Charleston Huguenot Society

A certificate from the College of Charleston's Center for Continuing Education presented to Margaret Middleton Rivers in recognition of her participation in Idiom of the Lowcountry.

Drafts and notes from an interview Margaret Mendel Rivers had with psychic Arthur Ford on May 10, 1970. Ford passed away January 4, 1971.