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Inventory of the Rivers Family Papers, 1800-2011
Inventory of the Rivers Family Papers, 1800-2011
Descriptive Summary
| Abstract: | Correspondence, programs, publications, newspaper clippings, journals, photographs, slides, scrapbooks, audiovisual material, genealogical material, and personal files belonging to and concerning the Rivers family. Materials primarily relate to L. Mendel Rivers' service in Congress from 1941 to 1970, the writings of his wife Margaret Middleton Rivers, and their three children Margaret Rivers Eastman, Marion Rivers Ravenel Cato, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. Topics of particular interest include the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Charleston Naval Yard, and the life and career of Congressman L. Mendel Rivers. |
| Title: | Rivers family papers |
| Creator: | Rivers family |
| Date(s): | 1800-2011 (bulk 1920-2007) |
| Extent: | 28 linear feet (21 cartons, 1 document box, 1 oversize box, 25 audiocassettes, 36 compact discs, 4 DVDs, 3 reel-to-reel audio tapes, 2 optical disc drives) |
| Repository: | Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 Phone: (843) 953-8016 Fax: (843) 953-6319 URL: http://archives.library.cofc.edu |
| Call Number: | Mss 0199 |
| Language of Material: | Materials in English |
Historical Note
L. Mendel Rivers (1905-1970) served as a member of Congress from the first district of South Carolina from 1941 to 1970 and was the House Committee on Armed Services chairman from 1965 to 1970. Rivers was instrumental in several aspects of the administrative policy of the Vietnam War. He helped define the terms of the draft, and he aided in securing funding for military activities. He is generally credited with helping to build the "nuclear navy" and with supporting the development of the "C5-A" aircraft. Rivers acquired a reputation as a defender of the military and as s "war hawk." He prided himself on his reputation as a champion of the ordinary service man.
Rivers was also active in the fight to save segregation. He was a strident defender of the racial status quo. In 1948, he was the first South Carolina Congressman to declare himself a "Dixiecrat" and openly support J. Strom Thurmond's candidacy for the presidency. He bolted the Democratic Party again in 1952 when he supported Dwight D. Eisenhower in the presidential election. Rivers felt that the Democratic Party had adopted a "liberal" civil rights platform in the contest. Although he publicly supported the Democratic Party for the remainder of his career, numerous sources charged that he had secretly aided George Wallace's "independent" campaign for president in 1968. Also, in a 1956 questionnaire, Rivers was the only South Carolina congressman to declare himself a member of the White Citizens' Council.
Throughout his nearly three decades in Congress, Rivers was never seriously challenged in either the Democratic Primary or the general election. He was instrumental in the development of numerous defense industries in his district, especially the tremendous growth of the Charleston Naval Base. Rivers also fought to make the College of Charleston a state institution in the late 1960s.
Margaret Middleton Rivers, also known as "Marwee," married L. Mendel Rivers on September 1, 1938, and together they had three children. She was an active writer of poetry, family history, and the memoirs Mendel and Mendel and Me, about her husband L. Mendel Rivers. She later remarried to Alvin H. Hughey in 1980.
Their eldest daughter, Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastmen, also known as "Peg" or "Peggy," was born in 1939. She has written several books about Charleston's local history as well as contributioning to the memoirs Mendel and Mendel and Me. Peg married Robert Eastman in 1962.
Their second child, Marion Rivers Ravenel Cato, was born in 1943. She also wrote a memoir about her father entitled Rivers Delivers. She married Rene Ravenel in 1975 and was later remarried to Wayland H. Cato, Jr. in 1998.
Their youngest child, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., was born in 1947, and served as a Democrat in the South Carolina House of Representatives representing Charleston from 1972 to 1974. He also served as a family court judge, lawyer, and columnist for The News and Courier. Mendel Jr. also contributed to the writings about his father in the books Mendel and Mendel and Me.
Collection Overview
The Rivers family papers span the years 1800 to 2011, with the bulk of the material concentrated in the years of 1920 to 2007. The collection is composed primarily of correspondence, programs, publications, newspaper clippings, journals, photographs, slides, scrapbooks, audiovisual material, genealogical material, and personal files belonging to and concerning the Rivers family. The papers particularly concern L. Mendel Rivers' legislative work as a member of Congress from the first district of South Carolina and as the chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services.
The Rivers family papers are primarily comprised of material created by L. Mendel Rivers' wife Margaret Middleton Rivers and their children Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy), L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., and Marion Rivers Ravenel Cato. The papers present a unique perspective on L. Mendel Rivers' congressional service through family journals, personal letters, home movies, audio recordings, interviews, slides, photographs, family scrapbooks, his wife's poetry, memoirs, published books, and other unique sources.
Reflected throughout this collection is the congressman's deep concern for the armed services and security of the United States. In particular his dedication to ensuring the well-being of military personnel and their families by pushing through an armed services pay raise, his influence and opinions concerning the Vietnam War, his efforts to strengthen the armed forces (particularly through the creation of a nuclear-powered navy), and his efforts to strengthen Charleston's economy by bringing many military-related industries to the first district.
Notable correspondents and those pictured include: Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Herbert W. Bush, Vice-President Spiro Agnew, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamera, General William Westmoreland, General Douglas MacArthur, General Curtis LeMay, Chiang Kai-shek, President Park Chung Hee of South Korea, Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Senators J. Strom Thurmond and Fritz Hollings, Speaker of the House John McCormack, Representatives Carl Vinson, Mendel J. Davis, and Frank Boykin, J. C. Long, General Mark W. Clark, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, Mayors of Charleston Joseph P. Riley, Sr. and J. Palmer Gaillard, Jr., President of the College of Charleston Theodore S. Stern, evangelist Billy Graham, former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, and actress Eva Gabor Jameson.
Collection Arrangement
| 1. | Correspondence, 1922-2008 |
| 2. | Personal files, 1800-2007 (bulk 1940-2007) |
| 3. | Programs, 1938-2007 (bulk 1962-2007) |
| 4. | Publications, 1927-2002 |
| 5. | Newspaper clippings, 1941-2002 |
| 6. | Margaret Middleton Rivers' journals, 1927-2001 |
| 7. | Photographs, 1912-2000 (bulk 1930-2000) |
| 8. | Slides, 1950-1969 |
| 9. | Scrapbooks and photo albums, 1927-2000 |
| 10. | Genealogy, 1869-2011 |
| 11. | Audiovisual materials, 1946-1987 |
| 12. | Electronic files, 1999-2001 |
Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person, family, or organization, by topical subject, by place, and by types of material.Names
- Rivers, L. Mendel (Lucius Mendel), 1905-1970
- Rivers, Margaret Middleton
- Eastman, Margaret Middleton Rivers
- Rivers, Lucius Mendel, Jr.
- Ravenel, Marion Rivers, 1943-
- Rivers family
- United States. Congress. House.
- Charleston Naval Shipyard
Subjects
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Cold War
- World politics--1945-1989
- Navy-yards and naval stations
- Nuclear submarines
Places
- United States--Armed Forces
- South Carolina--Politics and government--20th century
- Charleston (S.C.)--Biography
Types of Material
- Correspondence
- Personal correspondence
- Clippings (information artifacts)
- Souvenir programs
- Booklets
- Magazines (periodicals)
- Articles
- Publications
- Photographs
- Photograph albums
- Scrapbooks
- Speeches (documents)
- Compact discs
- Audiocassettes
- DVDs
- Tape reels
Related Resources
Related Material
Related materials in Special Collections include the L. Mendel Rivers Papers (Mss 0094) and the L. Mendel Rivers Papers (Mss 0198).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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1. Correspondence, 1922-2008
Dated, 1922-2008
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Jane about her trip to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, and the planning of her wedding.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and her mother concerning Charlie, everyday activities, and dressmaking.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and her parents concerning a verse from Shakespeare, Mrs. Clotworthy's illness, and everyday activities.
Letters to Marwee's father from a very young Dorothy (Marwee's sister), to Marwee's mother from a very young Charles about money, and letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers about her 13th Birthday, camp, and school.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Betty Rhett about a picnic, stepping into a yellow jacket's nest, from Carrier Taft about traveling in New York, and letters from other friends.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Jane, various friends about dancing the Virginia Reel, the weather, camp, the train, clothes, flooding in Flat Rock, North Carolina, and advice for appropriate dance behavior from her father.
A letter to "Half-Pint" from "Stupid Desassure" about rushing for a fraternity and seeing All Quiet on the Western Front.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother about her trip to Asheville, North Carolina, to Marwee from Jim (former boyfriend) about her first day of college, mentions the Duke/Carolina and many other games, their first meeting, and his time at school.
Letters from Charlie to Billy about a fishing trip, letter from Jim to Margaret Middleton Rivers about seeing the Middleton family, marriage, and a letter from Betty.
Letters from Jim, Jane, and Edgar, "Shat" talks about reading Richard III, and daily activities.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from "Shat" describing his travels, letters from Nat about visiting Richmond, including one written under the influence of belladonna (used as a dilating eye agent), and about fear of public speaking.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Nat concerning his being fired from his firm, and going to a debutante ball and Christmas parties.
Letter to Charles Francis Middleton (Margaret Middleton Rivers grandfather "Fanfan") about a Fort Sumter trip and the huge cost of $5, letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Hall about work and starting a correspondence course in advertising.
Numerous telegrams, a letter from Betty about Margaret Middleton Rivers' wedding, and letters from Marwee's grandmother.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and L. Mendel Rivers.
A letter from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother on vacation in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, other traveling, everyday activities, postcards, and a letter from L. Mendel Rivers extolling Marwee's virtues to his mother-in-law.
A letter from Bonnie to Margaret Middleton Rivers about her travels and a friend's wedding, and other letters from friends.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother about the rigors of housekeeping, Boo's (Marwee's sister Dorothy) visit, her mother's sickness, and letters from L. Mendel Rivers to his mother-in-law.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother about making maternity dresses (including sketches), her pregnancy, and a scare about a polio epidemic in Charleston, South Carolina.
Letters from L. Mendel Rivers to Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Photocopies of letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to L. Mendel Rivers.
A letter from Betty to Margaret Middleton Rivers and a letter from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother wishing a Happy New Year, concerning traveling, window shopping for shoes with Mendel, Peg's (Margaret Middleton Eastman) disposition about a new crib, a letter concerning the biography of the Congressmen from the First Congress, and the appropriation of property.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Peg's baby capers, the Nostradamus prophecies, Marwee's will, and daily family life.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother about clothes, battling moths, moving to a new house in Washington, D.C., removing the animals from the zoo in Washington, D.C., in case of bombings, and daily family life.
Letters from the elder Charlie Middleton to his wife, a letter from younger Charlie to his sister Margaret Middleton Rivers about training for the Marines and his graduation at Quantico with invitation included.
Letters to L. Mendel Rivers from Margaret Middleton Rivers about losing Charlie and his mother's reactions, Mendel's trips, household activities, and finances.
Correspondence between L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers regarding domestic activities, a servant named Blossom, and Peggy (Margaret Rivers Eastman) and Marion's (Marion Cato) activities, and two letters from Marwee's mother.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Annabelle Furman, correspondence between L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers, renting to Heywards, letter from Peggy (Margaret Rivers Eastman) to L. Mendel Rivers with drawings, and letters concerning the buying Easter clothes for the girls, and L. Mendel Rivers' trip to Iwo Jima, Tokyo, China, and the Philippines.
A letter to L. Mendel Rivers from Margaret Middleton Rivers about his trip, Marion's sickness that required isolation, Marwee's pregnancy, and correspondence between L. Mendel Rivers and A. K. Bozeman about Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Beverly Howard about Mendel's election day trip to Trenton and Edgefield.
Inspirational musings from Margaret Middleton Rivers, a letter from Elmwood Manor School in Maryland about Peggy (Margaret Rivers Eastman), and a letter from Peggy requesting items.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Genevieve Duane about Mendel Jr.'s good behavior on a trip, a letter to Marwee from her father about Easter at Herringstone, importing Egyptian cotton into Charleston, South Carolina, with Charlie Middleton Sr. acting as an agent, and other correspondence.
A letter from D.C. Annan in Paris about the people there, Eisenhower's election, a letter from Valda about a new house and new furniture, and other correspondence.
Letters between L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers about traveling in Spain and France, the phone bill, Marwee's proposal to write a history in response to the lack of positive Southern portrayals in United States history, and Mendel Jr.'s helping with the housework and other correspondence.
Correspondence between L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers about traveling in Spain, trouble with the dog and fleas, Peg's (Margaret Rivers Eastman) letter about segregation and her trip to Washington and the Supreme Court decision on McCarthy, letters from Mendel Jr. and other correspondence.
Correspondence between L. Mendel Rivers and his children about his trip to Heidelberg and traveling through Germany, attending an air show in England with General Kelly, his visit to Paramount Studios and grand opening of Disneyland, a letter from the Colonial Dames of America and other correspondence.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from L. Mendel Rivers about traveling in Copenhagen and Naples, letters to Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother) from her brother Frank about Charles' recovery and segregation, a letter to Peggy (Margaret Middleton Rivers), and other correspondence.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from L. Mendel Rivers about spending Easter Sunday in Paris, Mendel's attempts to abstain from alcohol, a letter from Elizabeth Andrews, and other correspondence.
A letter from Representative Frank Boykin to Margaret Middleton Rivers and L. Mendel Rivers about hunting and sending a turkey for Thanksgiving, the problem of Jr. Congressmen drawing on their next year's salary, a letter from L. Mendel Rivers to Marwee about inspecting Army Installations in France, Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother) correspondence, and correspondence concerning L. Mendel Rivers' trip about the U.S.S. Forrestal.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and her mother about house repairs, a letter from R. M. Kennedy III about debutante affairs, photocopied letters from L. Mendel Rivers to Margaret Middleton Rivers, a letter to Charles Middleton (Marwee's father) from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, and other correspondence.
Letters from L. Mendel Rivers to Margaret Middleton Rivers about traveling in Spain, a clipping "Astronaut rejected offer by Boykin," numerous letters to Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother), from Marwee to her mother about government abuses of the mental health system, and Marion's dating of Bill.
The President's report of the Charleston Library Society, numerous letters to Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother) including a newspaper clipping of Peg's (Margaret Rivers Eastman) marriage to Robert Eastman, and other correspondence.
Telegrams sent to congratulate Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) on her marriage to Robert Eastman.
A letter to Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother) from Mayor of Charleston Palmer Gaillard, Jr., numerous letters to Margaret Middleton, a letter from Governor of Alabama George Wallace to Margaret Middleton about the passage of women's rights to hold property, a letter from Margaret Middleton Rivers to Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) about what to get her new baby, and other correspondence.
A letter of thanks to Margaret Middleton Rivers from the consulate of Cuba in Charleston (in Spanish), numerous letters to Margaret Middleton (her mother), Mrs. Middleton's diaries, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, and other correspondence.
A letter to (Margaret Middleton Rivers) from Carew Rice speaking of a silhouette he drew of her (silhouettes included), a letter of thanks to Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother) for diaries, news of various friends in bad health, and other correspondence.
A letter to the Rivers from Marion in California about her relationship with David and Christmas, a letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from the Cuban consulate about Cuba, a letter to Margaret Middleton (her mother) from Cricket about oil paintings, and other correspondence.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers and L. Mendel Rivers from L. Mendel Jr. about studying in France and Spain, numerous letters to Margaret Middleton from friends, letters from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) about the boys getting mumps and chicken pox, a trip to Napa Valley, and other correspondence.
A letter from All Hallows Church in London to Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother) about the history of the Colleton family, Happy Birthday wishes to Margaret Middleton, a letter from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) to Margaret Middleton about financial problems and selling the house, and other correspondence.
A letter from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) to Margaret Middleton (Peg's grandmother) about her impending trip to Europe, household difficulties, and sending the boys to school, letters to Margaret Middleton from numerous friends, and other correspondence.
Photocopied and original letters to Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) from Senator J. Strom Thurmond about the U.S.S. South Carolina, a letter to L. Mendel Rivers from Representative Carl Vinson about his 87th birthday, numerous letters about Mendel's illness, correspondence between Margaret Middleton (Peg's grandmother) and the Bishop Pike Foundation, and other correspondence.
Numerous letters of sympathy and well wishes about L. Mendel Rivers' death, a letter from L. Mendel Jr. about being away from home in the Navy, a letter from Mendel J. Davis, a letter from the House of Representatives, regular correspondence with friends and family, and other correspondence.
A letter from Pat Newquist, whose husband was the former Base Commander at Charleston Air Force Base, about their family with pictures, letters of thanks and visiting, L. Mendel Jr.'s wedding, a letter from his new wife Beverly, and other correspondence.
A letter to Anna Chennault of the Flying Tiger Line about the dedication of L. Mendel Rivers park, wishing a happy New Year and thanking her for the book on L. Mendel Rivers, a note to Peggy (Margaret Rivers Eastman) from Senator J. Strom Thurmond, and other correspondence.
A letter from Madame Chiang Kai-shek thanking Margaret Middleton Rivers for her sympathy about the loss of her sister, Madame K'ung, correspondence with Frank G. Jameson and Ralph de Toledano about a L. Mendel Rivers biography, a letter concerning the first sea trials of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, and other correspondence.
A letter about L. Mendel Rivers' fortitude in his last years and in the hospital, correspondence concerning the commissioning of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, and other correspondence.
A letter from Madame K'ung and Madame Chiang Kai-shek of Taiwan to Margaret Middleton Rivers and other correspondence.
Letters from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) to Margaret Middleton Rivers, a letter from Madame K'ung of Taiwan, and other correspondence.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers' future second husband A. H. Hughey and other correspondence.
Letters from Margaret Middleton Rivers' second husband A. H. Hughey, letters from Madame K'ung of Taiwan, letters from Marion to Marwee, and other correspondence.
Letters from friends and family concerning Margaret Middleton Rivers' re-marriage to A. H. Hughey and other correspondence.
Correspondence with the Library of Congress concerning the L. Mendel Rivers papers. These papers were later transferred to the College of Charleston.
Letters from friends and family to Margaret Middleton Rivers including Grace E. Jordan.
Letters from friends and family to Margaret Middleton Rivers including Grace E. Jordan.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from the Department of History at the Citadel thanking her for an interview about L. Mendel Rivers, a letter from her grandson Edward suggesting she get help with her drinking problem, correspondence concerning her work on her poetry book Diversus, and other letters from friends and family.
Letters from Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Madame K'ung to Margaret Middleton Rivers, letters from her grandchildren, and other letters from friends and family.
Correspondence concerning Margaret Middleton Rivers' book Fanfan about her grandfather Charles F. Middleton, letters from Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Madame K'ung, letters from her grandchildren, and other letters from friends and family.
Numerous thank you cards to Margaret Middleton Rivers, an article written by L. Mendel Jr. titled "America's Venerable Institution, Part 2," and other letters from friends and family.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Madame Chiang Kai-shek about Chinese bronzes, numerous invitations, letter from Connie about the death of Margaret's second husband and divorce, letter from the Commander of Submarine Group Five, "Thoughts While Ironing" by Mary Lou Skinner Ross, and other correspondence.
Letters from various friends to Margaret Middleton Rivers, a Memorial Service for L. Mendel Rivers, more thoughts by Mary Lou Skinner Ross, Christmas cards, a letter from Madame L. K. K'ung, a letter from the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, letters from her grandchildren, and other correspondence.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from friends, family and grandchildren, a letter from Madame L. K. K'ung, an article by L. Mendel Jr. titled "Of a Book, a Ring, and Forgiveness" about forgiving his father, reminisces about L. Mendel Rivers by Frank G. Jameson, and other correspondence.
A letter from the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers about renovations onboard, a letter from Boo (Marwee's sister Dorothy), from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) thanking Margaret Middleton Rivers for the financial help with newspaper articles attached, a letter of appreciation from Beverly, and other correspondence.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Janet about the Bush administration and the "New World Order," letters from grandchildren, Rob about Marwee's accident, attending law school, from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) about her inheritance, and other correspondence.
Letters from various friends about a book about Margaret Middleton (Marwee's mother), the Christmas program from Sacred Heart Church, a letter to Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) from Mendel Jr. about their argument over family money, equality, a letter to the adult Rivers family members about scheduling a meeting to solve current family problems, and other correspondence.
Letters and cards to Margaret Middleton Rivers from various friends and family members.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers, from Helen about the earthquake in California, the L. Mendel Rivers biography by Marion, an information letter about the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, a letter from Madame Chiang Kai-shek about the 1994 diary and the death of her nephew, and other correspondence.
A letter from the Commanding Officer of the Naval Hospital in Charleston requesting L. Mendel Jr. and family's help with the dedication and other correspondence.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Allen Bradham about the ghost ship "Mary Celeste" and a possible family connection, including a description of Kitty Hawk, a letter from Mendel Jr. about a dream about his father, a poem about Margaret's 83rd birthday, minutes of the meeting of the board of directors of the L. Mendel Rivers' Boyhood Museum, and other correspondence.
Several Happy Birthday cards sent to Margaret Middleton Rivers, a letter from Kaye about a job interview with Reba McEntire, and other correspondence.
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Paul Mason about his car and financial troubles, a letter from Marion about the College of Charleston scholarship, and other correspondence.
Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from friends and grandchildren, Christmas and thank you cards, letters from Paul Mason about depression, and other correspondence.
A letter from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) to family members about the acceptance of the L. Mendel Rivers collection at the College of Charleston, a letter from the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers about the Decommissioning Ceremony, with pictures from the North Pole included, correspondence concerning the book Mendel, and other correspondence.
Christmas cards with photographs, a letter from the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, correspondence concerning the book Mendel, and other correspondence.
A letter from Ashley Farrow to Margaret Middleton Rivers, a former neighbor at Wappoo Heights, a thank you letter from Dorothy (her sister), a letter to Fannie from Margaret, and other correspondence.
Poem drafts by Margaret Middleton Rivers and letters and cards from Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) to Marwee.
A card concerning the Margaret Middleton Rivers Center for Children and Families, a letter to Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) about the book Mendel, and a letter from Fabian Schupper to Peg thanking her for an invitation to a party.
A letter from the Director of the L. Mendel Rivers Library at Charleston Southern University to the Director of Special Collections containing a copy of a program for the L. Mendel Rivers Library rededication program. Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) requested the library send a copy of the program for the L. Mendel Rivers collection at the College of Charleston.
A flyer for a Mendel and Me book talk at the College of Charleston Library with Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) and John White, a letter of praise for the book, an e-mail concerning ceremonies honoring L. Mendel Rivers at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, and a copy of an article about the book, e-mails concerning the book, and an about the author page for Peg.
A letter to Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) thanking her and expressing praise for her book Mendel and Me.
A substantial amount of undated correspondence to and from members of the Rivers family.
Topical, 1938-2008
A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Vice-President Spiro Agnew thanking her for her support and her husband L. Mendel Rivers' speeches.
Correspondence with Dr. Robert M. Anderson primarily concerning L. Mendel Rivers' heath. Included are copies of L. Mendel Rivers' electrocardiographs.
Correspondence and thanks for support provided to Christine Bass who participated as a contestant in the 1998 Miss Houston Teen United States of America Pageant.
Correspondence concerning proposals and requests from authors wanting to write a biography of L. Mendel Rivers.
Correspondence concerning an unpublished biography of L. Mendel Rivers written by Ralph de Toledano. Toledano began writing the manuscript shortly after Rivers' death but it was poorly received by L. Mendel Rivers' wife Margaret Middleton Rivers and friend Frank G. Jameson.
Correspondence between Allen C. Bradham III and Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning essays, poetry writing and guidance.
Correspondence with Brown Memorials concerning L. Mendel River's grave stone, drawings, and drafts of the headstone and epitaph, and copies of L. Mendel Rivers' death certificate.
A substantial amount of cards and letters sent to the Rivers family expressing sympathy for L. Mendel Rivers' death.
Cards and letters addressed to Margaret Middleton Rivers expressing sympathy for L. Mendel Rivers' death including those from Admiral E. R. Zumwait, Jr. (Navy), General William C. Westmoreland (Army, Chief of Staff), Major General J. F. Rodenhauser (Air Force), General L. F. Chapman, Jr. (Commander of the Marine Corps), Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Carl Vinson (former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee), the Ambassador of the Republic of China, and numerous other ambassadors and military personnel.
Photocopies of cards and letters addressed to Margaret Middleton Rivers expressing sympathy for L. Mendel Rivers' death including those from Admiral E. R. Zumwait, Jr. (Navy), General William C. Westmoreland (Army, Chief of Staff), Major General J. F. Rodenhauser (Air Force), General L. F. Chapman, Jr. (Commander of the Marine Corps), Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Carl Vinson (former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee), the Ambassador of the Republic of China, and numerous other ambassadors and military personnel.
Cards and letters expressing concern and wishes for L. Mendel Rivers' recovery from his illness including those from military notables, the German Ambassador, the Mayor of New York City Edward Koch, Senator George A. Smathers, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
Telegrams expressing sympathy and condolences for L. Mendel Rivers' illness and death.
A letter and donation agreement concerning a donation of items by Margaret Middleton Rivers to the Charleston Museum.
Material concerning the Charleston Naval Base Memorial Dedication at Riverfront Park in North Charleston that would feature a bust of L. Mendel Rivers taken from the Rivers Avenue Library. Included are correspondence between Marion Rivers Cato and Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg), correspondence with Ed Fava, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, schematics, a program, and a discussion of projected speakers.
Invitations, photographs of Marion Rivers Cato and Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg), an invitation list, and correspondence between Marion Rivers Cato and Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) concerning the rededication ceremony for the L. Mendel Rivers Library at Charleston Southern University.
Christmas Cards sent to the Rivers family from the 1950s to the 2000s.
Christmas cards sent by religious leader Billy Graham.
An oversize Christmas Card signed by a number of well-wishers relieved that L. Mendel Rivers appeared to be recovering from his illness.
Christmas cards sent by Presidents John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Herbert W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan.
A letter to Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg), from the niece of a secretary who worked for L. Mendel Rivers, requesting information on her employment. Included is a photograph of the secretary, Genevive Duane, standing with L. Mendel Rivers and two letters regarding her arrival in Washington D. C. to begin work in Rivers' office.
Correspondence addressed to Margaret Middleton Rivers from her daughter Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) and grandchildren Edward and Robert.
Correspondence from L. Mendel Rivers primarily concerning his genealogical work on the Rivers family.
Correspondence from members of the Middleton family praising a biography entitled Fanfan written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about Charles Francis Middleton (her grandfather).
Two letters, a Christmas card, two letters of reference, and a photograph of Fannette Frigand, a woman conversing with Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning employment.
A letter containing a history of Conway and Horry County South Carolina, letters requesting information on the Rivers' family history, and a family tree chart.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and members of the Holofcener family primarily concerning plays, films, and musicals written by the family's members.
Correspondence and invitations concerning various dedication ceremonies honoring L. Mendel Rivers including the new Naval Hospital in Charleston and the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Lists of furnishings, appliances, and other items in the Rivers' family home appraised for insurance purposes.
Invitations for a change of command ceremony for the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, an invitation for the dedication of a new Naval Hospital Building in honor of L. Mendel Rivers, and Marion Rivers Ravenel's marriage reception with Wayland Henry Cato, Jr.
Correspondence with, newspaper clippings concerning, and photographs of Rivers family friend Frank G. Jameson and his wife Eva Gabor.
Correspondence concerning an anti-communist association frequented by Margaret Middleton Rivers on topics including the steering committee, meetings, recruiting, campaigns, and syllabuses for teaching "Americanism."
Correspondence between Grace E. Jordan and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Two letters concerning the donation of L. Mendel Rivers' papers to the Library of Congress. These papers now reside at the College of Charleston.
E-mails, letters, and newspaper clippings concerning attempts by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) to preserve the L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building in Charleston and
Correspondence, news clippings, pamphlets, and meeting minutes from the L. Mendel Rivers Memorial Association concerning an effort to establish the L. Mendel Rivers Boyhood Home and Museum.
Correspondence concerning the planned relocation of the L. Mendel Rivers Monument at the County Office Building on Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, to Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Also included is a courtyard landscape plan and a photocopied picture of the monument.
E-mail correspondence and material concerning the review of photographs of unidentified military personnel present in the L. Mendel Rivers papers held by the College of Charleston. Retired military personnel Admiral James H. Flatley III, Dr. James B. Edwards, General James E. Livingston, and General Hugh B. Tant III were brought in to assist.
An invitation and copy of program material inviting Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) to the dedication ceremony for a newly constructed wing headquarters building named in honor of L. Mendel Rivers at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
Correspondence from Stephanie May to her cousin Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Correspondence, photographs, and business agreements concerning the writing, distribution, and promotion of the book Mendel written from the memoirs of Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg), and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. Also included is the deed of gift for the transfer of Margaret Middleton Rivers' notes for the book.
Correspondence including letters and e-mails, primarily between Margaret Eastman Rivers (Peg) and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., concerning the writing of the book Mendel and Me. Also included are the copyright registration forms for the book.
Newspaper articles, e-mails, book signing programs, and copies of addresses given to publicize the book Mendel and Me by Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg), and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
A photocopied letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from her cousin Thomas H. Middleton containing a copy of the introduction to a puzzle book he had written that mentioned Marwee.
Numerous handwritten letters primarily from Margaret Middleton Rivers to Francys O'Connell.
Numerous handwritten letters primarily from Margaret Middleton Rivers to Francys O'Connell.
Two letters from Lieutenant Colonel George W. Olney requesting input from Margaret Middleton Rivers on his bust of L. Mendel Rivers. Also included are ten photographs of Olney working on the bust.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and Herman J. Kossler, the Executive Director of Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, concerning the dedication of "The Chairman's Room" aboard the Yorktown aircraft carrier museum in honor of L. Mendel Rivers. Also included is a list of items received from Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Correspondence concerning a request by Margaret Middleton Rivers to replace the portrait of L. Mendel Rivers, hanging in the United States House Chamber, with a different portrait of Rivers.
Correspondence between L. Mendel Rivers and President Park Chung Hee of South Korea concerning military assistance legislation from the United States for South Korea. Original Korean and English translations included.
Correspondence between Admiral Hyman G. Rickover and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Correspondence, notes, and invitations concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Letters and cards congratulating the Rivers' family on the birth of L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. Also included is a copy of the birth certificate.
Numerous photocopied letters between L. Mendel Rivers and his wife Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Correspondence primarily concerning the commissioning and decommissioning of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A letter from a captain of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers to Margaret Middleton Rivers containing a copy of the speech given by the captain at his change of command ceremony.
Correspondence and invoices concerning the change of command ceremony and final visit of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers before its decommissioning. Also included is a photocopied letter from Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman (Peg) to the Commander of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers, David A. Portner following the Change of Command ceremonies for the submarine. Peg attached a number of letters she sent shortly after L. Mendel Rivers' death to campaign for the naming of a vessel in honor of L. Mendel Rivers. Also included is an unpublished character sketch of L. Mendel Rivers written in 1974 by Ralph de Teledano.
Correspondence from the Commander of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers to Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning work on the submarine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the relocation to Charleston, South Carolina.
A list of guests for the commissioning of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers on February 1, 1975.
Correspondence from crew members that had served on the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers concerning the publishing of the book Mendel and Me.
A letter from Senator J. Strom Thurmond to Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) concerning his attendance at the commissioning ceremony of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers submarine.
A copy of the program for the dedication ceremony for the L. Mendel Rivers United States Army Reception Station at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. Also included is correspondence from Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Representative William Jennings Bryan Dorn, and Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr.
2. Personal files, 1800-2007 (bulk 1940-2007)
The personal files series contains a variety of personal materials concerning the Rivers family. The series is primarily composed of notes and memoirs compiled by Margaret Middleton Rivers and later used to write the books Mendel and Mendel and Me, financial material, funerary material, family journals and diaries, marriage material, Margaret Middleton Rivers' poetry, and other family writings.
An address book belonging to Margaret Middleton Rivers and correspondence containing mostly invitations stored within the address book.
Flyers announcing Family Court Judge L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s visit to the Charleston County Library to field legal questions on divorce and a card announcing L. Mendel Rivers, Jr's association with the law firm Young, Clement and Rivers.
A copy of an appraisal of various items possessed by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Photocopies of three newspaper articles written by Mary B. Thompson for The Charleston News and Courier.
Newspaper clippings from The Charleston Post and Courier containing articles written by Mike Royko.
A typed draft written by Lyon G. Tyler entitled "The Charleston Naval Base: From 'Red-Headed Step-child' to 'Deterrent Capital of the World.'"
Edited drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers for an autobiography she was writing.
A letter from Mollie Ray Carroll to Margaret Middleton Rivers and a copy of her autobiography.
Notes from an interview with General William Westmoreland, concerning his relationship with L. Mendel Rivers, conducted by Margaret Middleton Rivers for her book on L. Mendel Rivers. Also included are letters to General Westmoreland about the interview.
Remarks written by Margaret Middleton Rivers' niece, Lois Anderson Gualandi about L. Mendel Rivers.
Two drafts written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. in response to the biography "Rivers Delivers" written by his sister Marion Rivers.
A typed draft written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. about growing up with his father L. Mendel Rivers entitled "How I Remember L. Mendel Rivers."
Edited drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers' concerning the construction of a new home in Wappoo Heights on 9 Palmetto Road.
Edited drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about her life with Mendel Rivers entitled "Early Years of Marriage." Much of this material would later appear in the book Mendel and Me.
A typed draft written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about her life before and during her marriage to L. Mendel Rivers. Much of the writings were later used in the book Mendel and Me.
Correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning tributes and honors given to L. Mendel Rivers that were saved by Margaret Middleton Rivers for use in a biography she was writing about L. Mendel Rivers.
A letter, two newspaper articles, and a Christmas greeting selected by Margaret Middleton Rivers to be used as "human touches" for a biography she was writing about L. Mendel Rivers.
Notes and edited drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers for a biography she was writing about L. Mendel Rivers. Also included is a copy of The College of Charleston Newsletter for May 1971 and TIME Magazine containing an article on L. Mendel Rivers in the June 1965 edition.
Edited drafts of writings by Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning the construction of the Rivers' new home on Palmetto Road and trips to the mountains in North Carolina. Also included are letters to L. Mendel Rivers and a bill for the Carlton Hotel in Frankfurt.
Notes, edited drafts, and newspaper clippings concerning Margaret Middleton Rivers' writings on L. Mendel Rivers.
Numerous edited notes and drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers for a biography she was writing about L. Mendel Rivers.
An edited draft written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about L. Mendel Rivers' election campaign for the United States House of Representatives in 1940.
Edited drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning the relationship between gardener Thaddeus Smith and L. Mendel Rivers for a biography she was writing about Mendel. Also included are letters from 1968 to 1969 concerning Thaddeus Smith
Programs and newspaper articles concerning tributes and honors given to L. Mendel Rivers and saved by Margaret Middleton Rivers for use in a biography she was writing about L. Mendel Rivers.
An edited draft entitled "Alcoholism Reigns Supreme" written by Peg Rivers (Margaret Rivers Eastman) about L. Mendel Rivers' drinking problem.
Handwritten notes and material used by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) in writing the book Mendel.
An edited draft written by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg Rivers) entitled "The Real Story That Can't Be Published" about the impact of her father's alcoholic problem on the Rivers family.
An untitled typed memoir written by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg Rivers) about her father L. Mendel Rivers.
A typed draft written by Marion Rivers about her father L. Mendel Rivers after his death.
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and writings concerning a biography entitled Rivers Delivers written by Marion Rivers Ravenel about her father L. Mendel Rivers.
A notebook containing notes for the book Mendel.
Photocopies of articles, census records, legal documents, newspaper clippings, and other material used as source material for the book Mendel and Me.
A signed admission slip for an excused absence at Bishop England High School for "J. Rivers."
Three campaign cards for L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s campaign for the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Newspaper clippings, campaign pins, bumper stickers, invitations to events, and other material concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s campaign for Congress.
Correspondence, member lists, notes, invitations, and meetings minutes concerning the Carolina Assembly of which Margaret Middleton Rivers was an active member.
Certificates awarded to Margaret Middleton Rivers from the National League of American Pen Women, the United States Justice Foundation, the Freedom Alliance, and a certificate from the city of Charleston certifying her as an official Registered Historic Guide for the City.
Saved newspaper clippings of articles concerning miracles and coincidences.
Various newspaper clippings saved from the 1990s by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Saved newspaper clippings of articles concerning "people of note."
Newspaper clippings concerning the "true meaning of Christmas." Also included is an unsigned handwritten letter about Christmas.
Copies of newspaper articles concerning the relationship of slaves with their masters and particularly the impact of the television show Roots.
Three newspaper articles concerning slavery in Charleston, black confederate soldiers, and the funding of family planning programs for population control.
Correspondence, member lists, programs, and other material concerning the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of South Carolina of which Margaret Middleton Rivers was a member.
Correspondence and a copy of the program for a dramatic presentation taken from the writings of Alexander Garden performed before the Parish Church of St. Philips and prepared by Dorothy M. Anderson.
A long note entitled "Cutting the Cord of Charles F. Rivers," that is a list of instructions to someone babysitting Charles.
Three dance cards for the Carolina Assembly dated 1973, 1980 and undated and a dance card for the Army dated 1936.
Copies of the death certificate for L. Mendel Rivers. Including a copy from 1980.
Correspondence concerning the death of L. Mendel Rivers' stepfather and sister.
A membership booklet for the Charleston Alumni Chapter of Delta Delta Delta of which Margaret Middleton Rivers is listed as a member.
A doctor's bill for the circumcision of L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and actress Selma Dotterer who rented a house from Marwee. Also included are articles and programs concerning Selma Dotterer.
Correspondence, report cards, newspaper clippings, programs, certificates, photographs, programs, and childhood letters from and concerning Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg).
A 1998 engagement diary used by Margaret Middleton Rivers. The diary was given to Margaret Middleton Rivers by Madame Chiang Kai-shek of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
An original document from the family record listing Rivers family marriages and deaths.
A copy of the family tree for Philip Francis Middleton, the great grandfather of Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A copy of the house listing for the Rivers family home in Wappoo Heights at 9 and 11 Palmetto Road in Charleston, South Carolina.
Correspondence and documents concerning the inspection and sale of Margaret Middleton Rivers' properties at 9 and 11 Palmetto Road.
Correspondence and statements concerning Margaret Middleton Rivers interactions with the American Investors Life Insurance Company.
A copy of an appraisal conducted on the Rivers family home in Wappoo Heights at 9 Palmetto Road.
A copy of an appraisal conducted on the Rivers family home in Wappoo Heights at 9 Palmetto Road.
Correspondence and policy information concerning Margaret Middleton Rivers' Cancer Indemnity Policy with the Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company.
A receipt stub from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York for Charles Francis Middleton.
A check from Margaret Middleton Rivers paid to the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women for raffle tickets.
Copies of checks and check stubs from Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Correspondence, notes, and account statements concerning a heated dispute between L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. and Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg Rivers) over the handling of their mother's (Margaret Middleton Rivers) finances.
Tax returns, bank summaries, receipts, insurance forms, and correspondence concerning L. Mendel Rivers' estate.
Correspondence, writings, and agreements concerning the management of Margaret Middleton Rivers' estate.
A handwritten expense book listing monthly expenses by Margaret Middleton Rivers on housekeeping and other expenses.
Copies of the general homeowner's policy for Margaret Middleton Rivers' home at 9 Palmetto Road.
Correspondence and insurance statements concerning real estate insurance for the Rivers family home on 9 Palmetto Road and L. Mendel Rivers' office.
Correspondence and policy information for Margaret Middleton Rivers' life insurance policies. In 1997 she was denied insurance from G. E. Capital Insurance because of suspected Alzheimer's disease. She had herself evaluated by a doctor. The evaluation is present in this folder.
Correspondence and copies of insurance from the RLI Insurance Company for Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Notes, correspondence, and financial statements concerning investments by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Two property tax receipts for Margaret Middleton Rivers' 9 and 11 Palmetto Road properties.
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and programs concerning Margaret Middleton Rivers' friends.
Two programs for the burial service of L. Mendel Rivers at Grace Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
A guest book for persons stopping by to express their condolences following the death of L. Mendel Rivers.
The register of friends and relatives from L. Mendel Rivers' funeral service.
Cards, condolences, the obituary, and a list of gifts.
A copy of the funeral book for Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A hand drawn map of a property on Broad Street with plans for gardening.
A commencement announcement for L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s graduation from Georgetown University's School of Languages and Linguistics.
Saved newspaper clippings and letters from L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s children to Margaret Middleton Rivers.
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.
A complete inventory of household items at the Rivers' family house at 9 Palmetto Road in Charleston, South Carolina.
Photocopies of The Diary of Keziah Goodwyn Hopkins Brevard, 1860-1861.
A photocopy of the January 4, 1971, entry in Dorothy Middleton Anderson's (Margaret Middleton Rivers' sister) diary concerning L. Mendel Rivers' death and funeral. The photocopies were made August 10, 2000.
Photocopies of a journal kept by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. on a nineteen day family vacation to the American West. Also included is a clipping of an editorial Mendel, Jr. wrote for the newspaper about the trip entitled "Taking the Vacation of a Lifetime."
A handwritten diary kept in a notebook by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. during a trip with L. Mendel Rivers to Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria.
Lists of persons who sent flowers to L. Mendel Rivers, telegrams that were acknowledged, and contributors to the L. Mendel Rivers Heart Surgery Research Fund.
Correspondence, invoices, invitations, programs, articles, and lists concerning the marriage of Marion Rivers to her second husband Wayland H. Cato, Jr.
The wedding gift book from L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers' wedding. The book lists the name of gift giver, their address, the gift, and date the gift was acknowledged. Also listed are the bridesmaids and ushers present at the wedding.
A marriage announcement card for Margaret Middleton Rivers and Alvin Herman Hughey.
A collection of newspaper clippings concerning the marriage of Margaret Middleton Rivers (Peg) to Robert Eastman and her participation as a "Cherry Blossom Princess" representing South Carolina at the festival in Washington, D. C.
A copy of the marriage license and certificate for L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A copy of an annotated prayer book, copy of the marriage certificate, and newspaper clipping, and photographs of the floral arrangements for the marriage of Charles Francis Shepherd and Henrietta Marion Rivers.
Membership lists for the Charleston Christian Family Board of Directors and the Preservation Society of Charleston.
Notecards acknowledging donations to the College of Charleston Foundation from various persons in memory of L. Mendel Rivers.
Correspondence and lists of donors to various funds established in honor of L. Mendel Rivers including the Heart Surgery Research Fund, library fund at Baptist College at Charleston, College of Charleston Scholarship Fund, and the Navy League Scholarship Fund at the Citadel.
Two copies of the eulogy delivered by John A. Hamrick, President of the Baptist College at Charleston.
Correspondence, notes, and newspaper clippings concerning the construction of a monument in honor of L. Mendel Rivers at Court House Square in Charleston, South Carolina.
Cards acknowledging donations to the South Carolina Heart Association from various persons in memory of L. Mendel Rivers.
Various writings, notes, campaign material for Mendel Davis' campaign for Congress, and genealogical material.
A handwritten notebook used by Margaret Middleton Rivers as part of her recovery program through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
Annotated notes and writings concerning Rivers family history and an assortment of newspaper articles.
A copy of a letter written to a doctor from Betty Parker about her son Bill's OCD problem.
A copy of an essay entitled "Oklahoma!" concerning research of Native Americans in that state.
Seven passports for Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A small bound book containing poetry handwritten by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Annotated and edited poetry written by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Edited drafts of poems written by Margaret Middleton Rivers with comments by Katherine Peltigruis.
A scrapbook of poetry clippings saved by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and other material collected by Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning the psychic and supernatural.
Newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other material concerning Margaret and L. Mendel Rivers' daughter Marion Ravenel and her husband Dr. Rene Ravenel.
School report cards for L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. at the Patrick Henry School, Flint Hill Private School, St. Stephens Private School, and Georgetown University.
Copies of report cards from Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for Lois Marion Rivers (Marion Cato and daughter of L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers).
A scrap of old paper with the heading "L. H. Rivers, Dealer in General Merchandise, and County Produce. Bonneau, South Carolina" printed on it. Lucius H. Rivers was L. Mendel Rivers' father.
Programs, an invitation, newspaper clipping, and transcripts of a speech concerning a celebration of L. Mendel Rivers' 100th Birthday by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Graded essays and reports from L. Mendel Rivers' school work and programs for school events.
Lists of addresses for people possibly attending an event to be held at Shaw Air Force Base concerning L. Mendel Rivers.
Copies of newspaper articles concerning two South Carolina candidates for the United States Congress, M. Davis and Ben Limehouse. Also included is a copy of a letter written by Margaret Middleton Rivers stating that she would not support or endorse either candidates.
Photocopies of a children's story entitled "The Story of Epaminondas and his Auntie."
Newspaper clippings concerning Senator J. Strom Thurmond's re-election campaign and a letter from Thurmond thanking Margaret Middleton Rivers for her endorsement.
Correspondence, newspapers, photographs, a guest log, and promotional stickers concerning the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A bumper sticker labeled "SSN 686 Rivers Delivers." For the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Newspaper clippings, invitations, and a vehicle pass for the commissioning of the submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers and the U.S.S. South Carolina.
Neighborhood directories and newsletters from the Wappoo Heights Civic Club. The Rivers family owned a house in Wappoo Heights on 9 Palmetto Road.
A form for a biographical sketch of Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) to be included in Marquis Who's Who of American Women.
A copy of the last will and testament of Margaret Middleton Rivers and a copy of her eulogy.
Letters, notes, and newspaper articles written by Margaret Middleton Rivers' sister Dorothy Middleton Anderson.
A typed history of John's Island, South Carolina, and hand drawn sketches of the buildings there.
A copy of a writing by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. entitled The Heretic.
Writings by Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning a trip to Great Britain and other memories.
Edited drafts and various handwritten notes about persons in Charleston and Edisto.
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, memoirs, and photographs concerning a biography entitled Fanfan written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about Charles Francis Middleton (Margaret's grandfather).
Correspondence concerning and edited drafts from a biography entitled Fanfan written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about Charles Francis Middleton (her grandfather).
Copies of letters from Charles Francis Middleton (Margaret's grandfather) used while writing a biography entitled Fanfan by Margaret Middleton Rivers. Also included is a letter from 1968 concerning the book.
Edited drafts written by Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning a trip to Athens, Greece with her daughter Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) in 1970. Also included is an itinerary and correspondence concerning the trip.
Edited drafts and notes written by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A handwritten note by Margaret Middleton Rivers titled "A Meditation on God" and two copies of a typescript entitled A Search for God.
A handwritten draft by Margaret Middleton Rivers about the advancement of telephone technology.
Notes and edited drafts by Margaret Simons Middleton, Margaret Middleton Rivers' mother.
Notes and hand drawn cartoons by Margaret Simons Middleton, Margaret Middleton Rivers' mother.
Letters of thank you for the receipt of copies of the book Jeremiah Theus: Colonial Artist of Charles Town by Margaret Simons Middleton, Margaret Middleton Rivers' mother.
3. Programs, 1938-2007 (bulk 1962-2007)
The programs series primarily contains copies of souvenir programs for events honoring L. Mendel Rivers' congressional service.
A program for a concert for the Society for the Preservation of Spirituals at the Dock Street Theater. The program has been edited with pencil.
A copy of the graduation program of the Citadel Military College's Summer Camp for Boys.
A copy of a program awarding Marty Mann, founder of the National Council on Alcoholism, with the Sixth Elizabeth Blackwell Award at the Commencement Exercises in Geneva, New York in 1963. Also included are letters from Marty Mann to Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning her visit in 1968.
A program for the dedication ceremony for Dry Dock Number Five at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
A program for the Charleston Army Depot Military Family Housing Dedication Ceremony. L. Mendel Rivers gave a speech at the ceremony.
A program for the graduation exercises at the Citadel Military College.
A copy of the playbill for a performance of I Do! I Do! in honor of the Vice President, Speaker, and Chief Justice at the White House.
Three copies of a program for the Phi Beta Kappa Annual Initiation Ceremony at Georgetown University. L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. was a member.
A program for the Annual Commencement Ceremony at Georgetown University. L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Languages from the School of Languages and Linguistics.
A program celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the submarine U.S.S. Sirago. Margaret Middleton Rivers originally sponsored the submarine.
Three programs for L. Mendel Rivers' Memorial Service. Also included is a seating card and a newspaper clipping containing the text of a prayer offered by John L. Manning at the memorial service.
A bulletin for the convocation service at the Baptist College at Charleston including a presentation to the college of the L. Mendel Rivers Flag.
Three programs for the presentation of an L. Mendel Rivers memorial flag to the Baptist College at Charleston.
Three programs for the Forrestal Memorial Award Dinner, honoring L. Mendel Rivers, hosted by the National Security Industrial Association.
An invitation for the Sixth Annual Lamp Lighters Dinner at the Miami Heart Institute in Miami Beach Florida.
Two programs for the unveiling of the portrait of L. Mendel Rivers in the South Carolina House of Representatives. The programs belong to Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Two programs for the 1971 Annual Convention of the Department of South Carolina Disabled American Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary held in Charleston, South Carolina at the Fort Sumter Hotel.
Six programs for the keel laying ceremony of the L. Mendel Rivers submarine. Also included is an invitation to the ceremony.
Two programs for the 16th Annual Beaufort County Water Festival in Beaufort, South Carolina. Included is an article on the life of L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the Festival of All Saints held at Grace Church in Charleston, South Carolina. L. Mendel Rivers is remembered in the program.
Three programs for the dedication of a new Convention Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the Annual Memorial Service at the Charleston Elk Lodge in Charleston, South Carolina. L. Mendel Rivers is included in the memoriam.
A program for the 4th Annual Queen of Hearts Pageant in Charleston, South Carolina hosted in memory of L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the 70th National Convention hosted by the Navy League of the United States in Charleston, South Carolina. The program was dedicated to L. Mendel Rivers.
Four programs for the National Historic Landmark Service and the Service of Dedication at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in St. Stephen, South Carolina. L. Mendel Rivers is mentioned in the prayer.
A program, correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, and guest lists concerning a conference hosted by the United States Department of Commerce at Dulles Airport known as Transpo 72. Margaret Middleton Rivers and her son L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. attended the event.
A program for a new Naval Hospital in Charleston dedicated in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
Three programs for the dedication of the L. Mendel Rivers Monument at Court House Square in Charleston, South Carolina.
Two programs for the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Four programs for the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers at the Naval Station in Charleston, South Carolina.
Five programs for Patroness Day celebrations for the U.S.S. South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
A program for the Change of Command Ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the L. Mendel River Chapter of the Air Force Sergeants Association meeting at Charleston, Air Force Base.
Three programs for the dedication ceremony for the L. Mendel Rivers United States Army Reception Station in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Also included are invitation sent to Margaret Middleton Rivers, correspondence, notes, schedules, maps, and guest lists.
A program for funeral services for Jack Mackey at First Zion Baptist Church in Yonges Island, South Carolina.
Two programs for the dedication of the L. Mendel Rivers Wing Headquarters building for the 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing.
A program for the Change of Command Ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Three programs for the Change of Command Ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for the commanding officer of the Submarine Training Facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
A program for funeral services for Florence Gadsen at Shiloh A. M. E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
A program for the Change of Command Ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the service of worship celebrating the marriage of Ashley Heath Peters to Craig Edward Hitchcock at the Johns Island Presbyterian Church.
A program for the Carolina Yacht Club Commodores' Ball.
A brochure and itinerary for a Harvard Alumni Association trip through Europe to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.
A program for a play chronically the history of Charleston, South Carolina, performed at the College of Charleston.
A calendar of special events prepared for guests and members of the Cosmos Club containing a "This Day in History" section including the death of L. Mendel Rivers.
A program for the play The Last Flapper based on the life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald as part of the Piccolo Spoleto Theatre Series.
A program for the 50th Annual March of the Dimes Bowling Tournament sponsored by the Charleston Rifle Club. Included is a photograph (page 11) of L. Mendel Rivers participating in the First March of the Dimes Bowling Tournament in 1949.
A program for the Change of Command Ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers belonging to Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg).
Two programs for the inactivation ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers at the Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia.
A flyer for the inactivation ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers at the Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia.
A pamphlet detailing the construction of a Naval Base Memorial at Riverfront Park in North Charleston and a program for the dedication ceremony. An L. Mendel Rivers Tribute section containing a bust of Rivers and the Commissioning Plaque of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers submarine.
Two programs for a play written about L. Mendel Rivers by Elizabeth "Libba" Carroll.
A flyer for the rededication of the L. Mendel Rivers Library at Charleston Southern University.
A program held in honor of United States Submarine Squad 4. The U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers was part of the squadron.
4. Publications, 1927-2001
The publications series primarily contains articles and publications concerning L. Mendel Rivers' congressional service.
A copy of the Charleston, South Carolina newspaper The News and Courier containing the headline "American Plane Reaches Paris: Lindbergh Hurtles Over Atlantic in 33 Hours."
A copy of The Memminger Clarion from the Memminger School in Charleston, South Carolina, belonging to Margaret Middleton.
A copy of The Memminger Clarion from the Memminger School in Charleston, South Carolina, belonging to Margaret Middleton. A poem by Margaret appears in the volume.
Copies of The College of Charleston Magazine for January, March, April, May, and December of 1934 belonging to Margaret Middleton.
A copy of the May 1935 issue ofThe College of Charleston Magazine.
A copy of the newspaper The Charleston Evening Post containing the headline "War Crimes Group Indicts Himmler for Mass Killings."
A copy of the Pictorial Directory of the War Congress, 81st Congress with a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers on the cover.
A page from The Exchangite containing a photo of L. Mendel Rivers receiving an honorary membership plaque from the Exchange Club of Charleston.
A copy of Little Gem No. 23 from Little Gems from Fort Morgan by Hatchett Chandler.
A membership booklet from the Saint Andrew's Society in Charleston, South Carolina.
A newspaper clipping announcing the engagement of L. Mendel Rivers' niece Patricia Marion Rivers.
A heavily annotated copy of "Doing the Truth: A Summary of Christian Ethics" by James A. Pike. Margaret Middleton Rivers' notes and annotations are present throughout.
An article on the Battle of Fort Sumter entitled "Who Fired the First Shot?" copied from The Saturday Evening Post.
A copy of the 1961 "Inaugural Spectacle" edition of LIFE Magazine. The front cover is autographed by President John F. Kennedy and reads "To Mrs. L. Mendel Rivers with very best wishes-John Kennedy."
A copy of the newspaper The Charleston Evening Post containing the headline "Russia Removing Missiles in Cuba."
A copy of the magazine The Plymouth Traveler containing a full story on Charleston, South Carolina.
A copy of the St. Andrew's Parish High School student directory belonging to L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
A copy of the St. Andrew's High School newsletter Blue and Gold containing a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. driving a carriage in Charleston.
A copy of the book Diaries of Lois Hazelhurst Middleton, 1911-1927 containing diary entries and a Middleton family photograph dated April 5, 1926.
A copy of United States News and World Report belonging to Marion Rivers.
Two copies of a transcript of L. Mendel Rivers' participation as a guest on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) program Meet the Press. Rivers fielded questions on various topics including the draft, the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson, General Westmoreland, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, the construction of a new hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, Navy ship construction, the Civil Rights movement, and Nuclear Missile Defense.
A copy of the Naval Reserve Association Newsletter containing an article entitled "The House Armed Services Committee-Its Leader, Its Work and Its Record."
A copy of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation newsletter Southern Star containing an article entitled "Congressman Rivers Hails Role of C-5."
A signed copy of Marty Mann's New Primer on Alcoholism given to L. Mendel Rivers. Also included are letters written by Marty Mann, founder of the National Council on Alcoholism, to L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning a visit to Washington, D.C. and luncheon.
A copy of a House Committee on Armed Services report entitled The Changing Strategic Naval Balance-U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A..
A copy of The Charleston Gateway containing a cover photograph of L. Mendel Rivers speaking at the groundbreaking for the L. Mendel Rivers Library at the Baptist College at Charleston.
A copy of United States World News and World Report containing an article entitled "Nixon's Answers on Desegregation."
Two copies of an article titled "The Caesar from South Carolina" translated from the Russian magazine Oktiabr. Included is a copy of the original and an English translation. There are two sets of copies, one for Margaret Rivers (Peg) and one for Marion Rivers.
A copy of Armed Forces Journal containing an article entitled "Chairman Rivers: 'No Rhetoric, Only Facts ... The Soviet Drive Is ... Irreversible.'"
Two copies of a publication for the Officers' Wives' Club at the Charleston Air Force Base containing a feature on Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A copy of the Congressional Record containing news and remarks on L. Mendel Rivers' condition after his open heart surgery on page H. 11603.
A copy of the newsletter for the Charleston Naval Shipyard containing an article entitled "Admiral Rickover Praises Rivers at South Carolina Ceremony."
A copy of the Congressional Record and a resolution passed in the House appointing a committee to attend the funeral of L. Mendel Rivers sent by John L. McMillan.
A copy of the Christian Beacon containing an article entitled "Rep. Rivers, 65, Dies, Military's Staunch Ally."
A copy of the book Henry Woodward: Forgotten Man of American History by Effie Leland Wilder. Attached are handwritten notes on the book.
Two copies of a little booklet containing inspirational poems. Also included is a letter from Mrs. Kenneth E. Boleman.
A copy of the newsletter for the Department of Defense Commanders Digest containing an article on L. Mendel Rivers' death in the "In Memoriam" section on page 8.
A copy of Armed Forces Journal containing an article on page 4 entitled "It Takes a Lifetime: L. Mendel Rivers: His Last Press Interview."
Four copies of the newsletter for the Charleston Naval Shipyard containing an article entitled "Shipyarders Mourn the Passing of a True Friend and Patriot."
A copy of an article that appeared on in The Dan Smoot Report containing a reprinting of an abridged version of a speech given by L. Mendel Rivers before the House about national defense entitled "Hell-Bent on National Suicide."
A copy of TIME Magazine containing an article concerning the passing of the chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee from L. Mendel Rivers to F. Edward Hebert entitled "An Unsettling Finale in Congress."
A copy of the Christian Beacon containing a reprint of a speech delivered by L. Mendel Rivers on September 28, 1970 entitled "The Soviet Threat."
Six copies of Armed Forces Journal containing an article on page 18 entitled "Let me tell you about Mendel...Tribute to LMR."
Two copies of the newsletter for the Charleston Naval Shipyard containing an article entitled "Four Funds are Established to Honor Memory of Congressman L. Mendel Rivers."
Two copies of the Congressional Record containing a tribute to L. Mendel Rivers by Senator J. Strom Thurmond.
A copy of the Christian Beacon containing a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers addressing Shelton College Graduates in June 1969.
Two copies of the eulogy delivered by John A. Hamrick, President at the Baptist College at Charleston, for L. Mendel Rivers.
A copy of the AVCO Lycoming Charleston Plant newsletter The Charlestonian containing a brief tribute to L. Mendel Rivers.
A copy of the publication for the Charleston Municipal Auditorium Playbill dedicated in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
A copy of Armed Forces Journal containing an article about L. Mendel Rivers entitled "Non-Lawyer Makes Good."
A copy of Air Force Magazine containing a tribute to L. Mendel Rivers.
A copy of Military Purchase System News containing an article on L. Mendel Rivers.
Two copies of Naval Affairs containing a tribute to L. Mendel Rivers.
A copy of the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) publication The Officer containing articles written in memory of L. Mendel Rivers. Also included is a letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Senator J. Strom Thurmond.
A copy of the newsletter for the Southern Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command The Southerner concerning a contribution by the Southern Division to the L. Mendel Rivers Navy Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Four copies of University of Alabama's Beacon containing an article entitled "Congressman Rivers' Family Established Fund for Research."
A copy of the College of Charleston Newsletter containing a memorial article about L. Mendel Rivers on page 26.
A copy of the Hampton Roads morning newspaper The Daily Press containing an article entitled "Rivers Family Participates in Keel Laying Ceremony."
A copy of The Phyllis Schlafly Report containing a reprinting of L. Mendel Rivers' speech "The Soviet Threat."
Two copies of a television news report on the value of L. Mendel Rivers' Will.
A copy of the Charleston County Zoning Ordinance published in The News and Courier.
A notice listing programs hosted by the Democratic Women of Charleston County.
A copy of an article from The Forge entitled "Do you Remember General Pershing? Colonel George Dunn does and then some." Colonel Dunn mentions L. Mendel Rivers fondly in the article.
Two copies of the report of the activities of the House Committee on Armed services for the 91st Congress.
A catalog selling political campaign advertising materials.
Two copies of an article produced by the Navy Department's Historical Center entitled "History of Ships Named South Carolina."
Three copies of The Shipyard Bulletin containing an article on the launching of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Three copies of a proclamation by South Carolina Governor James B. Edwards designating February 1, 1975 as U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers Day.
A copy of a guide for the crew of the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Photocopies of an autographed copy of the book The Dowager by Elise Sanguinetti, a newspaper clipping and photocopies of an article written about the book and author, and two letters addressed to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Elise Sanguinetti.
Two copies of The Poetry Society of South Carolina 1977 Yearbook listing Margaret Middleton Rivers as Vice-President.
A copy of Charleston Magazine containing two articles from a long running biographical series on L. Mendel Rivers written by Walter J. Fraser, Jr.
Two copies of Charleston Magazine containing an article from a long running biographical series on L. Mendel Rivers written by Walter J. Fraser, Jr.
Three copies of Charleston Magazine containing an article from a long running biographical series on L. Mendel Rivers written by Walter J. Fraser, Jr.
A copy of Charleston Magazine containing an article from a long running biographical series on L. Mendel Rivers written by Walter J. Fraser, Jr.
A copy of the February, March, April, and May Charleston Magazine editions containing articles from a long running biographical series on L. Mendel Rivers written by Walter J. Fraser, Jr.
A copy of the Current Events and Bible Prophecy Newsletter for March and April 1981.
A copy of the book Fanfan written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about Charles Francis Middleton (Margaret's grandfather).
Three copies of articles criticizing the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
A copy of the newsletter, schedule, and calendar for St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
A copy of Charleston Magazine containing an article listing ten of Charleston's most influential persons during the 20th Century. L. Mendel Rivers is included as one of "The Magnificent 10."
A collection of important newspaper headlines from The Charleston News and Courier throughout the 20th Century.
A copy of the magazine Smithsonian containing an article on nuclear-powered submarines entitled "Run Silent, Run Deep."
Two copies of The College of Charleston Magazine including a poem entitled "Catching the Devil" by Margaret Middleton.
A pamphlet on the Confederate Home and College at 62 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina.
A copy of the September Bulletin for the Country Club of Charleston.
A copy of The Herald containing an article entitled "The Late Congressman L. Mendel Rivers and Benjamin Frasier, Jr. who Served as His Aide."
A publication concerning renovations to the James Brown House in Charleston, South Carolina.
Two copies of articles from LIFE Magazine containing a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers attending a Christmas parade in Hampton, South Carolina.
Seven copies of pamphlets requesting donations to help restore the L. Mendel Rivers Home.
A press release from Daytona Beach, Florida, concerning the presentation of the first L. Mendel Rivers Memorial NASCAR Armed Services Award to driver Elmo Langely.
A copy of the Catholic Missionary Newsletter The Shoeshine Special.
Two copies of a booklet about the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A copy of a campaign themed cook book promoting Representative Wiley Mayne.
5. Newspaper clippings, 1941-2002
The newspaper clippings series primarily contains articles concerning L. Mendel Rivers' congressional service and the activities of other members of the Rivers family. Also included are numerous articles written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. who worked as a columnist for The News and Courier.
A newspaper clipping from The Washington Post containing a drawing of L. Mendel Rivers and a brief biographical sketch.
A clipping from TIME Magazine concerning foreign relations with China and Congressional activity.
A newspaper clipping from The Charleston Evening Post containing a photograph of a young Robert Lockwood III and L. Mendel Rivers Jr. standing on the South Battery in Charleston, South Carolina.
An editorial clipping from Chlotilde R. Martin containing a brief editorial mentioning the meeting of Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A newspaper clipping containing a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers and his daughter Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) reading from The Charleston Evening Post.
Several newspaper clippings, from The Charleston News and Courier concerning Peg's (Margaret Middleton Eastman) attendance at the Charleston Debutante Ball.
Copies of the editorial section of The Allendale County Citizen written by Tom O'Connor.
Several newspaper clippings, from The Washington Post concerning Peg's (Margaret Middleton Eastman) participation as a Cherry Blossom Princess representing South Carolina at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
Newspaper clippings concerning topics including L. Mendel Rivers' congressional activities, the marriage of Margaret Rivers (Peg Rivers) to Robert Eastman, the John Birch Society, and L. Mendel Rivers' re-election campaign.
A newspaper clipping article entitled "Miss Margaret Rivers Weds Robert Eastman," a clipping concerning General Douglas MacArthur's speech to the West Point Cadet Corps, and a clipping containing a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers with Representative Carl Vinson and astronauts John H. Glenn, Virgil I. Grissom, and Alan B. Shepard.
A newspaper clipping articles entitled "Thurmond, Rivers Blast Defense Department Orders" and "Rivers Opposes Selection of Ball."
Newspaper clippings primarily concerning Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson's ("Lady Bird") visit to South Carolina.
Newspaper clippings concerning L. Mendel Rivers' appointment as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and his support for military pay increases.
Newspaper clippings concerning topics including events attended by L. Mendel Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers' views on the Vietnam War, the Democratic Convention, the military authorization bill, and L. Mendel Rivers' views on other legislation and policies.
Newspaper clippings concerning L. Mendel Rivers' congressional activities and the unveiling of his portrait.
Copies of the editorial section of The Allendale County Citizen written by Tom O'Connor.
Newspaper clippings concerning L. Mendel Rivers' congressional activities including his re-election campaign, the air forces C-5A aircraft, and the groundbreaking for a library named in his honor at the Baptist College at Charleston.
An editorial clipped from The Hampton County Guardian written by Martha Bee Anderson in praise of L. Mendel Rivers and an article from The Wall Street Journal entitled "The War Business: Mendel Rivers Defends Military, City Prospers."
Newspaper clippings concerning the dedication of the L. Mendel Rivers Library at the Baptist College at Charleston, L. Mendel Rivers' death, and the successor to Rivers on the House Armed Services Committee.
Newspaper clippings concerning various topics including L. Mendel Rivers' death, the planned construction for a Rivers monument, the L. Mendel Rivers Scholarship Fund, the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers nuclear-powered attack submarine, L. Mendel Rivers' portrait, and L. Mendel Jr. accepting an American Legion Award.
Newspaper clippings concerning various topics including L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s candidacy for congress and memorials in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
Newspaper clippings concerning various topics including L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s activity in the South Carolina State Legislature, the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers (including a page from the Congressional Record), and the L. Mendel Rivers Memorial Scholarship fund.
Newspaper clippings concerning various topics including L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s decision to withdraw as a United States Congressional candidate and Mendel Jr.'s activity in the South Carolina State Legislature.
Copies of editorials written by Thomas H. Middleton for The Saturday Review.
An article taken from The News and Courier concerning a case worked by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. as defense attorney.
An article on L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s political career and an editorial on L. Mendel Rivers' alcohol problem.
Newspaper clippings primarily concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s bid for the vacant Charleston County Family Court Judgeship.
A clipping of an article concerning a case ruled by Family Court Judge L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. and a few pages from The News and Courier with the headline "Pro-Hanoi Rebels Claim Phnom Penh 'Liberated'."
An article taken from The News and Courier containing an article entitled "Ravenel, At Convention Seeks Financial Support."
Two articles concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s activities as a family court judge and an article concerning the death of Representative Carl Vinson. Former Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services and friend of L. Mendel Rivers.
A newspaper clipping concerning the swearing in of former Family Court Judge Lawrence E. Richter Jr. as a Judicial Circuit Court Judge (including quote by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.), a clipping of an article entitled "East Cooper Students Discover Wonders of Nature," and an article on marriage featuring Marion and Rene Ravenel.
A newspaper clipping concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s application for a judgeship on the South Carolina Appeals Court.
Newspaper clippings primarily concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s activities as a judge.
An article about the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers and an article about 94 year old Esther duPre Royall Gregorie, a long resident of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
A photocopy of an editorial featuring L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. and an article by Mendel, Jr. entitled "Open Letter to My Sons-And Yours."
Photocopies and clippings of articles written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. as a columnist for The News and Courier.
Newspaper clippings including an obituary for John V. L. Middleton and former South Carolina legislator J. Pat Miley.
Newspaper clippings concerning various topics including mental health, the South Carolina judicial system, and politics.
A newspaper article entitled "Mendel Rivers' Beginnings Remembered" and two newspaper articles concerning nutrition and healthy eating.
Primarily clippings of articles written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. as a columnist for The News and Courier.
Photocopies of articles written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. as a columnist for The News and Courier.
Primarily clippings of articles written by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. as a columnist for The News and Courier.
Two clippings of the "Letters to the Editor" section of The News and Courier and an article about preserving the site of "The Battle of Secessionville."
Clippings primarily concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s bid to run for the 1st Congressional District of South Carolina.
Newspaper clippings on topics including the departure of the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers to Norfolk, Virginia, the biography Rivers Delivers by Marion Rivers Ravenel, and a relocation announcement for L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s law office.
Articles concerning L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s legal cases, copies of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history), and other newspaper clippings.
The closing of the L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building, Charleston restaurant reviews, copies of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history), and other clippings.
Clippings of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history) and other clippings.
Clippings of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history) and other clippings.
Clippings of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history) and other clippings.
Clippings of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history) and other clippings.
Clippings of Ashley Cooper's editorial column "Doing the Charleston" in The News and Courier.
Clippings of "Charleston's Past" (this week in Charleston history).
Newspaper clippings concerning Mendel J. Davis. Also included is a letter from Marion Rivers a letter from Mendel J. Davis to Margaret Middleton Rivers.
6. Margaret Middleton Rivers' journals, 1927-2001
This series contains bound journals and diaries written by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
7. Photographs, 1912-2000 (bulk 1930-2000)
The photographs series primarily contains Rivers family photographs. Of particular interest are photographs of L. Mendel Rivers shaking hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson, L. Mendel Rivers standing with evangelist Billy Graham, and Jean Thurmond and Margaret Middleton Rivers posing in front of a plane with a campaign sticker for Senator J. Strom Thurmond's Dixecrat Campaign.
Original and two copies of a photograph of L. Mendel Rivers (aged 12) and his three sisters.
A photograph of L. Mendel Rivers and his two friends in North Charleston. Mendel was a freshman at the College of Charleston and his two friends were students at the Citadel Military College.
Numerous family photographs taken during the 1930s including photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Two photographs from Dorothy Middleton's (Marwee's sister) wedding. Those pictured include Dorothy Middleton, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and Peggy.
Three official United States Navy photographs, taken during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, of the U.S.S. West Virginia, U.S.S. Shaw, and the U.S.S. Tennessee. Also included is a photograph taken by a Japanese plane during the attack.
Five photographs of the Rivers family including a photograph of Margaret Simons Middleton (Marwee's mother) and Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) and L. Mendel Rivers with Peg.
Photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers with Peggy (Margaret Rivers Eastman) standing in front of L. Mendel Rivers' boyhood home in St. Stephen, South Carolina, in 1944. Also included are two photographs of Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) standing alone in front of the St. Stephen home before it was demolished.
A copy of the famous photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the Yalta Conference.
Two official United States Navy photographs of the United States Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor.
A photograph of Jean Thurmond and Margaret Middleton Rivers posing in front of a plane with a campaign sticker for J. Strom Thurmond's Dixecrat Campaign.
A photograph of Margaret Middleton Rivers, and General Mark W. Clark and his wife attending a ball. Also included is a brief letter about the ball to Margaret from Neil and Janet.
Numerous photographs of Rivers family members including L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Peggy (Margaret Rivers Eastman), Representative Frank Boykin, Representative Carl Vinson, Representative Leslie C. Arends, and the Rivers family dog (German Shepard). Also included are photographs of trips to Germany, Greece, and San Francisco.
Numerous photographs of Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) attending the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., as a Cherry Blossom Princess representing South Carolina. Also pictured are L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and Representative Frank Boykin.
Photographs of Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman) posing in her wedding dress and walking up the aisle with her fiance Robert Eastman.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers traveling on a trip to the orient. Also pictured is L. Mendel Rivers.
Numerous photographs taken at the Rivers family home at 9 Palmetto Road in Wappoo Heights during Christmas. Those photographed include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., and the Rivers family dog.
Photographs, donated by General William Westmoreland, taken during the funeral for L. Mendel Rivers. Pictured are General William Westmoreland and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, and their dog at their home at 9 Palmetto Road in Wappoo Heights.
A photograph of Margaret Middleton Rivers shopping at Ingraham's China Mart in Charleston, South Carolina.
Three photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. accepting the Forrestal Memorial Medal, on behalf of L. Mendel Rivers, awarded by the National Security Industrial Association. Also included is a program for the memorial award dinner.
Two photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers receiving the Annual Patriotism Award, on behalf of L. Mendel Rivers, from the Knights of Columbus.
Photographs of the Keel Laying Ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers. Those photographed include Margaret Middleton Rivers, Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman), Lois Marion Rivers, and Representative Eddie Hebert. Also included is a program for the ceremony.
Photographs and negatives taken during a ceremony dedicating a new convention center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in honor of L. Mendel Rivers. Also included is a program for the ceremony.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. attending the dedication ceremony for the L. Mendel Rivers monument at Court House Square in Charleston, South Carolina. Also pictured are Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Senator Fritz Hollings, and General Mark W. Clark. Also included is a program for the ceremony and a letter from Rear Admiral H. J. Kossler.
Photographs taken during the launching ceremony for the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers in Newport News, Virginia. Those pictured include Margaret Middleton Rivers, Peg Rivers (Margaret Rivers Eastman), Lois Marion Rivers, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. Also included is a program from the ceremony.
Photographs of Rivers family and friends including Margaret Middleton Rivers, Mendel Davis, Margaret Simons Middleton (MMR's mother), Frank G. Jameson, Eva Gabor Jameson, and a copy of a Citadel Military College student identification card for Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Photographs from the ceremony commissioning the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers at the Charleston Naval Base. Those pictured include Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Marion Rivers Ravenel, and Mendel Davis. Also included is a program for the ceremony.
A photograph of the U.S.S. South Carolina docked at the Charleston Naval Base during Patroness Day celebrations.
An autographed photograph of the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
Photographs of the interior of the house at 9 Palmetto Road in Wapoo Heights in Charleston, South Carolina.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers with friends and family.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers with friends and family.
Photographs of the decommissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers. Those pictured include Peg Rivers (Margaret Rivers Eastman) and Marion Rivers Ravenel.
A photograph from The Charleston Evening Post of Renee Clark, Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, and General Mark W. Clark attending a banquet.
Photographs of Margaret Rivers Eastman's (Peg) family including her husband Robert Eastman, two sons Robert and Edward, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and Margaret Simons Middleton.
Photographs from former residences including 10 Logan Street, Herringstone, 9 Palmetto Road in Wapoo Heights, 401 Fontaine Street, and the Mchearn House in Virginia.
A photograph of L. Mendel Rivers with religious leader Billy Graham.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers with her second husband Alvin Hughey.
A photograph of L. Mendel Rivers shaking hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers with L. Mendel Rivers.
Group photographs of the Middleton family including Margaret Simons Middleton and Charles F. Middleton.
Photographs of the Middleton family including Philip Francis Middleton, Phoebe Middleton, Hazle Middleton, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Charles Francis Middleton, III, Willoughby Middleton, Margaret Simons Middleton, Charles Francis Middleton, IV, Dorothy Middleton, Augusta Loftus Jordan, and Charles Francis Middleton (Fanfan).
Early photographs of the L. Mendel Rivers family probably from the 1940s and 50s. Those pictured include Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman), Marion (Lois Marion Rivers), L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., and the Rivers family dog.
Photographs of Rivers family portraits including Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Simons Rivers, Peg (Margaret Rivers Eastman), Marion (Lois Marion Rivers), and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Photographs of Lois Marion Rivers including photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg).
Photographs of Lois Marion Rivers attending the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., as a cherry blossom princess representing South Carolina. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, Peg Rivers (Margaret Rivers Eastman), and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Photographs of Lois Marion Rivers' wedding with Rene Ravenel. Also pictured is L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. Also pictured are L. Mendel Rivers and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Later photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers with friends.
A photograph of a United States submarine probably from the 1940s.
8. Slides, 1950-1969
The slides series primarily contains slides containing Rivers family photographs. Of particular interest are images of Representative Carl Vinson, international trips abroad, L. Mendel Rivers' visit to Vietnam with General William Westmoreland, and a trip to the Berlin Wall in Germany.
Numerous slides containing photographs from trips taken by L. Mendel Rivers to Europe during the 1950s including scenery and famous monuments in Greece, Rome, Gibraltar, Munich, the Alps, Florence, Paris, and Spain. Also included are photographs of L. Mendel Rivers visiting military bases and traveling on military vessels. Also pictured are Margaret Middleton Rivers and Peggy Rivers.
17 slides containing Christmas photographs primarily featuring L. Mendel Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., and Margaret Middleton Rivers.
49 slides containing photograph from a "Tacky Party" hosted by the Rivers family at their house in Wappo Heights. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr, Peggy Rivers, Margaret Simmons Middleton, and other friends and family.
36 slides containing photographs taken during a trip by L. Mendel Rivers to Scotland.
Ten slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and family at their home in Wappoo Heights and photographs of cherry blossom trees and the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., Also included are four film strips. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., and their dog Maxie.
25 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and family at their home in Wappoo Heights. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., Peggy Rivers, and their dog Maxie.
16 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., and Marion Rivers. Also pictured are various officials and scenery.
Nine slides containing photographs of an unidentified military air show.
17 slides containing photographs of various flowers likely grown in the Rivers' garden.
Five slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers participating in a hunting trip with Representative Frank Boykin in Alabama.
Eight slides containing photographs that appear to have been taken in Washington State of the Seattle Space Needle, Mount Rainier, and other scenes. Also pictured is Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Nine slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and Peggy Rivers in the snow and two photograph of L. Mendel Rivers, Jr standing near a cherry blossom tree.
15 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers taken during a European trip including scenes of Notre-Dame in Paris, France, and the Brandenburg Gates in Berlin, Germany. Also included are family photographs of Margaret Middleton Rivers, Peggy Rivers (Margaret Rivers Eastman), Marion Rivers, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
13 slides containing photographs of the Rivers' family home at Wappoo Heights. Primarily photographs of the exterior windows.
17 slides containing photographs of Representative Carl Vinson and L. Mendel Rivers attending a ceremony.
13 slides containing photographs of Representative Carl Vinson, L. Mendel Rivers, and an unidentified astronaut in Vinson's office. Also included are four loose photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and Carl Vinson.
19 slides containing photographs of Marion Rivers' graduation from college and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.'s graduation from High School. Also included are a few slides of Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers), her husband Robert, and their son.
45 slides containing photographs of a military parade and air show in Seoul, South Korea, and L. Mendel Rivers standing by Chiang-Kai-Shek in Taipei, Taiwan.
17 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers visiting a United States Air Base in Thailand.
20 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers visiting a United States Air Cavalry Base in Vietnam. Also pictured is General William Westmoreland.
Seven slides containing photographs of a military exercise (possibly near Charleston) including L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. standing on a submarine and parachutes dropping from military aircraft.
18 slides containing photographs of natural scenes, military aircraft, and L. Mendel Rivers and his wife Margaret Middleton Rivers probably taken in Alaska during a stopover flight, L. Mendel Rivers took, on his way home from a trip to Asia. Also included are two strips of film.
19 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers) visiting Hitler's Eagles Nest in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria.
17 slides containing family photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers), and her husband Robert Eastman.
Seven slides containing photographs of family, L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and the Rivers' family gardener Thaddeus Smith and his family.
20 slides containing photographs taken on Christmas Day at the Rivers Wappoo Heights home. Those pictured include Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers' Jr., and his wife and sons.
45 slides containing photographs taken during a trip by L. Mendel Rivers to the Berlin Wall in Germany. Also included are photographs of the Brandenburg Gate.
52 slides containing photographs taken during a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.
44 slides containing photographs taken during an unidentified trip by L. Mendel Rivers to what appears to be either Spain or Italy.
20 slides containing photographs taken during a trip by L. Mendel Rivers to London, England.
32 slides containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers, his office, the Wappoo Heights home, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr., Margaret Middleton Rivers, and their German Shepard dog.
Numerous blown up slides and slide negatives of a homecoming ceremony for L. Mendel Rivers at his boyhood home near St. Stephen, South Carolina. Also pictured are Margaret Middleton Rivers (wife) and Representative Frank Boykin.
20 slides containing photographs taken during a trip by L. Mendel Rivers to New Orleans.
19 slides containing photographs taken during a trip by L. Mendel Rivers to Oslo, Norway. Also pictured is Margaret Middleton Rivers.
35 slides containing photographs taken during an unidentified trip by L. Mendel Rivers to an unidentified location, possibly Spain.
9. Scrapbooks and photo albums, 1927-2000
The scrapbooks and photo album series contains personal scrapbooks compiled by Margaret Middleton Rivers and Peggy Rivers, family photo albums, and albums given to the Rivers family to commemorate important events and ceremonies. Those photographed include Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Gerald Ford, Chiang-Kai-Shek, Madame Chiang-Kai-Shek, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamera, General Douglas MacArthur, General William Westmoreland, General Curtis LeMay, Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Speaker of the House John McCormack, Representative Mendel J. Davis, Admiral Hyman Rickover, Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Sr., evangelist Billy Graham, former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, and Eva Gabor.
Pages taken from a personal scrapbook created by Margaret Middleton Rivers primarily containing the comic strip Ethel.
A personal scrapbook created by Margaret Middleton Rivers containing numerous clippings, cards, photographs, invitations, correspondence, and artifacts.
A copy of The Memminger senior yearbook for Memminger High School in Charleston, South Carolina belonging to Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Two copies of The Sphinx yearbook for The Citadel Military College. Both copies belonged to Margaret Middleton Rivers. One of them is signed by one of Margaret's old boyfriend's, "Jim," a cadet at the college.
Pages taken from a personal scrapbook created by Margaret Middleton Rivers containing numerous clippings, cards, photographs, invitations, correspondence, and artifacts.
Two copies of The Comet yearbook for the College of Charleston. Both copies belonged to Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Pages, photographs, clippings, correspondence, and other material originally part of a scrapbook created by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
An oversize scrapbook compiled by Margaret Middleton Rivers containing numerous photographs, clippings, correspondence, artifacts, and other material. The bulk of the material is from 1938-1939 and contains correspondence and material particularly concerning Margaret's marriage to L. Mendel Rivers.
A family scrapbook created by either Margaret Middleton Rivers or Margaret Rivers Eastman containing newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and other material concerning the Rivers family. The bulk of the material is from the 1940s and 1950s.
A scrapbook compiled by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers) primarily containing family photographs and a trip to Europe. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Marion Rivers, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
A scrapbook containing newspaper clippings concerning L. Mendel Rivers' campaign for Congress.
A scrapbook photograph album compiled by Margaret Middleton Rivers containing numerous photographs of the Rivers family primarily documenting the children and domestic life. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Marion Rivers, Peggy Rivers, and L. Mendel Rivers.
Photographs originally housed in a binder containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and numerous high profile figures. Many of these photographs appear in the books Mendel and Me and Rivers Delivers. Also pictured are L. Mendel's mother Henrietta Marion McCay Rivers Shepard, Herringstone, Peggy Rivers, Marion Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr, Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Billy Graham, General William Westmoreland, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Admiral Hyman Rickover, former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, and Chiang-Kai-Shek. Also included are copies of letters of sympathy from prominent figures following L. Mendel Rivers' death.
A collection of saved correspondence between members of the Middleton Family during World War II.
A scrapbook compiled by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers) containing newspaper clippings, invitations, correspondence, and other material.
A scrapbook compiled by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers) containing newspaper clippings, invitations, correspondence, and other material primarily concerning the debutante ball in Charleston, South Carolina.
A scrapbook compiled by Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers) containing newspaper clippings, invitations, correspondence, and other material.
A collection of scrapbook pages, removed from their original binder, containing photographs and correspondence concerning L. Mendel Rivers. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Madame Chiang-Kai-Shek, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers), Marion Rivers, and Representative Mendel Davis.
A photograph album containing photographs of Rivers family members. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. Lois Marion Rivers Ravenel, Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers), Robert Eastman, Eva Gabor, and Frank Jameson.
Scrapbook pages, removed from their original binder, containing photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and copies of legislation concerning a House Concurrent Resolution (347), introduced by L. Mendel Rivers, tendering the thanks of Congress to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, President John F. Kennedy, Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speak of the House John McCormack, and General Douglas MacArthur.
A photograph album containing photographs of an unidentified ceremony held at the Citadel Military College. Those pictured include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Marion Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers), former heavyweight champion Joseph Dempsey, and General Curtis LeMay. The album is signed by the Mayor of Charleston Joseph P. Riley.
A small photograph album documenting a visit by L. Mendel Rivers and his wife Margaret Middleton Rivers to the Headquarters of the United States Forces in Japan located in Tokyo, Japan.
A scrapbook containing newspaper clippings concerning L. Mendel Rivers' activities in Congress. The book belonged to Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peggy Rivers).
A scrapbook compiled by Margaret Middleton Rivers containing newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and other material.
Scrapbook pages, removed from their original binder, containing photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other items compiled by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
A photograph album documenting the keel laying ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.
A photograph album documenting the launching of the U.S.S. South Carolina. Those pictured include Margaret Middleton Rivers, Senator J. Strom Thurmond, and Admiral Hyman G. Rickover.
A small family photograph album probably belonging to Margaret Middleton Rivers. Those pictured include Margaret Middleton Rivers, Lois Marion Rivers Ravenel Cato, L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.,
A collection of correspondence, poems, newspaper clippings, notes, and a handwritten and illustrated draft of a poetry book entitled Diversus written by Margaret Middleton Rivers and illustrated by Katharine Pettigrew. The book was to be published through The Tradd Street Press in Charleston, South Carolina.
An untitled photograph album containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers speaking at an event, Margaret Middleton Rivers, and other family and friends.
Photographs originally housed in a binder containing photographs of L. Mendel Rivers and numerous high profile figures. Many of these photographs appear in the books Mendel and Me and Rivers Delivers. Also pictured are L. Mendel's boyhood home in St. Stephen, L. Mendel's mother Henrietta Marion McCay Rivers Shepard, L. Mendel's sisters, Herringstone, Peggy Rivers, Marion Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers, Billy Graham, General Mark Clark, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Representative Frank Boykin, President John F. Kennedy, Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House John McCormack, Admiral Hyman Rickover, Representative Gerald Ford, Representative Les Arends, Representative Carl Vinson, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamera, former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, Roland Wooten, Madame Chiang-Kai-Shek, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
10. Genealogy, 1869-2011
The genealogy series primarily contains bound histories and genealogical material concerning the Middleton family. Also included is a copy of the book Mendel written by Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. about L. Mendel Rivers.
A bound genealogy entitled Charles Greenland McCay (1807-1879), South Carolina Timber Baron, and His Descendants compiled by Timothy J. McCay and Timothy S. McCay. The genealogy is annotated and contains highlighted sections.
A bound genealogy entitled Descendants of James H. Adams (1812-1861) who served as the Governor of South Carolina from 1854-1856 and was a member of Margaret Simons Middleton's line. Included are copies of newspapers, photographs, correspondence, and other genealogy records and papers.
A bound genealogy entitled Descendants of Philip F. Middleton (1799-1871) a member of Blockade Runner Charles F. Middleton's line. Included are copies of recollections, reports, correspondence, genealogy research, and other material.
A bound genealogy written by Alice H. Quinn entitled Descendants of Robert Gibbes (1644-1715) who served as the Colonial Governor of South Carolina (1710-1712) and was a member of Lois Hazlehurst Middleton's line. Included are copies of applications for colonial legacy societies, genealogy research, and other material.
Copies of Etta M. McCay Shepard's (L. Mendel Rivers' mohter) application to the Daughters of the American Revolution and related correspondence between Peg Eastman (Margaret Rivers Eastman) and her third cousin Etienne.
A copy of a booklet entitled Live Oak Plantation written by Margaret Simons Middleton about the birthplace and childhood home of her mother Laura Adams (Hanahan) Simons. The booklet contains handwritten notes and corrections by Margaret Simons Middleton.
A copy of the biographical book entitled Mendel written by Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. about L. Mendel Rivers.
Writings, clippings, and correspondence concerning Middleton Family history including newspaper clippings concerning the death and funeral of Charles F. Middleton, a history of the Middleton Family written by Margaret Simons Middleton, and correspondence concerning genealogy addressed to Margaret Middleton Rivers and Charles F. Middleton.
A bound booklet containing typed copies of letters written by members of the Middleton Family including Charles F. Middleton, Philip F. Middleton, and others. The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1914-1918 and concerns World War I.
11. Audiovisual materials, 1946-1987
The audiovisual materials series is divided by format into four subseries: audiocassettes, compact discs, DVDs, and reel-to-reel audio tapes. The series contains audio recordings of speeches given by L. Mendel Rivers, ceremonies held in his honor, recordings of his funeral and memorial service, news broadcasts and programs concerning Rivers or in which he participated, oral interviews conducted about L. Mendel Rivers, and moving picture footage of family home videos and the professional activities of L. Mendel Rivers.
Audiocassettes, 1960-1987
The audiocassette subseries primarily contains audiocassette recordings of news broadcasts, radio programs, speeches given by L. Mendel Rivers, dedication ceremonies honoring Rivers, and oral history interviews conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel for her book Rivers Delivers. Those interviewed include Senator J. Strom Thurmond, Representative Mendel J. Davis, Mayors of Charleston Joseph P. Riley, Sr., and J. Palmer Gaillard, Jr., President of the College of Charleston Theodore S. Stern, Thomas Waring, Irving Robertson, and Ross Blandford.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview conducted in Munich, Germany with L. Mendel Rivers for the radio program On the Scene from American Forces Network.
An audio cassette tape recording of the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed library at the Baptist College at Charleston named in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of the flag presentation ceremony for the newly constructed library at the Baptist College at Charleston named in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of the dedication luncheon for the newly constructed library at the Baptist College at Charleston named in honor of L. Mendel Rivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of the Master Control radio program containing a speech made by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. concerning the newly constructed library at the Baptist College of Charleston named in his honor.
An audio cassette tape recording (and copy) of radio news broadcasts about L. Mendel Rivers' death and funeral.
An audio cassette tape recording of L. Mendel Rivers giving a speech at the Chamber of Commerce in Chester, Pennsylvania. A transcript of the speech is available in the L. Mendel Rivers Collection Mss 0098.
An audio cassette tape recording of the dedication ceremony for a bust of L. Mendel Rivers in North Charleston.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with Ross Blandford while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
Two audio cassette tape recordings of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with former Representative Mendel Jackson Davis while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with former Mayor of Charleston J. Palmer Gaillard, Jr. (1959-1975) while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with Joseph P. Riley, Sr. while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with Irving Robinson while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with former President of the College of Charleston Theodore S. Stern (1968-1978) while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with Senator J. Strom Thurmond while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of an interview about L. Mendel Rivers conducted by Marion Rivers Ravenel (L. Mendel Rivers' daughter) with Thomas Waring while writing a book on L. Mendel Rivers entitled Rivers Delivers.
An audio cassette tape recording of organ music. The tape is postmarked from Margaret Middleton Rivers to Dr. Esther Preece of Columbus, Georgia.
An audio cassette tape recording of the dedication ceremony for a statue of L. Mendel Rivers to be placed on St. Stephen Street presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Charleston.
An audio cassette tape recording of L. Mendel Rivers giving a speech at the Shreveport, Louisiana, Chamber of Commerce.
An audio cassette tape recording of L. Mendel Rivers speaking and responding to questions as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee regarding the military pay bill in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Compact discs (CDs), 1960-1971
The compact discs subseries primarily contains compact disc recordings of news broadcasts, radio programs, speeches given by L. Mendel Rivers, and dedication ceremonies honoring Rivers. Also of note are copies of General Douglas MacArthur's acceptance speech at the Thayer Award Ceremony held at West Point and L. Mendel Rivers' speech in honor of General Douglas MacArthur given on the Capital steps in Washington, D. C. Also heard are Vice-President and future President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House John McCormack, and General Douglas MacArthur.
Two audio CDs containing a recording of an interview conducted in Munich, Germany with L. Mendel Rivers for the radio program On the Scene from American Forces Network. One of the discs is mislabeled as "Wiesbaden, Germany News Conference" which can be found on another CD listed below.
An audio CD containing a recording of the Thayer Award Ceremony held at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York for General Douglas MacArthur. Also included is an additional copy for L. Mendel Rivers' Wife.
An audio CD containing a recording of a speech made by L. Mendel Rivers in honor of General Douglas MacArthur on the Capital steps in Washington, D.C. Also heard are Vice-President and future President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House John McCormack, and General Douglas MacArthur.
An audio CD containing a recording of the Watermelon Festival ceremony held in Estill, South Carolina. Included is a speech given by L. Mendel Rivers. (See track number 2)
An audio CD containing a recording of the dedication ceremony for a statue of L. Mendel Rivers to be placed on St. Stephen Street presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Charleston.
A CD containing a recording of L. Mendel Rivers giving a speech at the Shreveport, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce.
Two audio CDs containing a recording of L. Mendel Rivers speaking and responding to questions as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee regarding the military pay bill in Wiesbaden, Germany. One of the CDs is mislabeled as "On the Scene..." which is instead located on another CD listed above.
An audio CD containing a recording from Jack McKinney's Night Talk program on WCAU Radio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the recording McKinney interviews Washington Investigator Jack Anderson about his book Washington Expose. Anderson criticizes L. Mendel Rivers' alcoholism during the interview.
An audio CD containing a recording of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine U.S.S. Tautog in Pascagoula, Mississippi. L. Mendel Rivers attended the ceremony and gave a speech.
An audio CD containing a recording of the National Cultural Center March that was likely performed on board a United states Frigate.
An audio CD containing a recording of a WTIC Radio program concerning charges of corruption made against Senator Thomas J. Dodd. Senator Dodd made statements in a previous broadcast against members of the United States Senate Ethics Committee and their response is given in this program.
An audio CD containing a copy of the recording already found on the Watermelon Festival CD. This is probably due to an error made in the audio transfer process. The audio for the Chairman Rivers Portrait Unveiling can be found instead on the compilation DVD found in this collection.
Two audio CDs containing an audio recording of the groundbreaking ceremony for the L. Mendel Rivers Library at the Baptist College at Charleston.
An audio CD containing a recording of L. Mendel Rivers giving a speech at the Chamber of Commerce in Chester, Pennsylvania. A transcript of the speech is available in the L. Mendel Rivers Collection Mss. 0098.
Two audio CDs containing a recording of a broadcast by L. Mendel Rivers asking voters to register and vote for him in the upcoming primary election on June 11, 1968.
An audio CD containing a recording of a Philadelphia based broadcast program entitled With Something to Say by Taylor Grant condemning L. Mendel Rivers and other congressmen's improper use of air transportation and federal funding for trips abroad.
An audio CD containing a recording of a news report concerning L. Mendel Rivers' role in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) dropping charges in a murder case, known as "The Green Beret Affair" involving United States Green Beret Robert B. Rheault and Vietnamese double-agent Thai Khac Chuyen.
An audio CD containing a recording of L. Mendel Rivers speaking at an annual Flag Day Celebration.
An audio CD containing recordings of broadcast program tributes from WCSC TV (channel 5) and WITV-ETV (channel 7) honoring L. Mendel Rivers following his death on December 28, 1970.
Two audio CDs containing recordings of radio news broadcasts about L. Mendel Rivers' death and funeral. The two recordings were sent to L. Mendel Rivers' children L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. and Marion Rivers by Tony Janak.
An audio CD containing a recording of a television news broadcast from CBS News concerning Mendel Davis' campaign for L. Mendel Rivers' congressional seat following Rivers' death.
An audio CD containing a recording of a brief television news broadcast announcing Mendel Davis' election to L. Mendel Rivers' congressional seat following Rivers' death.
An audio CD containing a recording of the Master Control radio program containing a speech made by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. concerning the newly constructed library at the Baptist College of Charleston named in his honor.
An audio CD containing recordings of select speeches given by Representative L. Mendel Rivers with accompanying introductions by his son L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
An audio CD containing recordings of select speeches given by Representative L. Mendel Rivers with accompanying introductions by his son L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Two audio CDs containing a recording of a hearing concerning the housing situation for the armed forces based in Charleston. Those heard in the recording include real estate developer J. C. Long (incorrectly listed on CD as V. C. Long) and Admiral Kenmore M. McManes.
An audio CD containing a recording of a broadcast given by Conservative American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks, Paul Harvey, concerning the building of the Baptist College at Charleston.
An audio CD containing a recording of the dedication ceremony for a monument to L. Mendel Rivers at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in St. Stephen, South Carolina. Included is a speech given by L. Mendel Rivers.
DVDs, 1946-1971
The DVDs subseries contains a DVD home movie compilation containing brief film recordings of the Rivers family, trips taken by L. Mendel Rivers, public events attended by L. Mendel Rivers, and a news report concerning Rivers' death. Also included are four cased DVDs containing WAV file copies of all the individual audio recordings found in the compact discs subseries.
A video DVD containing 23 video recordings including those of Marion and Peggy (L. Mendel's daughters) climbing on the United States Navy (Seagull) Monument in Arlington, Virginia, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D. C., Fontaine Street Frolics, a European Tour taken in 1946, L. Mendel Rivers playing with his children at the Herringstone farm, Marion's birthday party, a tour of the Pacific in the 1950s, Billy Graham, a visit to Robert Burn's birthplace, the grand opening of Downtowner, dedication of Mendel Rivers Road in St. Stephen, the Daytona 500, a C-141 Aircraft ceremony, L. Mendel Rivers' Funeral, and a Nightline report on L. Mendel Rivers' death. Those appearing in the films include L. Mendel Rivers, Margaret Middleton Rivers (wife), Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman (daughter), Lois Marion Rivers Ravenel Cato (daughter), L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. (son), Dorothy Middleton Anderson (sister of Margaret M. Rivers), Robert Maxwell Anderson (husband of Dorothy), Sarah (black maid who worked for the Rivers family in the 1940s), Billy Graham (American Evangelist and friend of L. Mendel Rivers), Henrietta Marion McCay Rivers Shepherd (mother), Mayor of Charleston Palmer Gaillard, General Mark Wayne Clark, Senator Rembert Coney Dennis, J. G. Klintworth (boyhood friend), and Roland Wooten (boyhood friend).
Four audio DVDs containing WAV file copies of all the individual audio recordings found in the CD subseries.
Reel-to-reel audio tapes, 1971
A reel-to-reel audio tape recordings (1/4 inch x 1200 feet Silicone Lubricated 1.5 Mil. Acetate Backing 7 inch reel) of L. Mendel Rivers' funeral service.
Two reel-to-reel audio tape recordings (1 Mil. Polyester 1/4 In. x 1800 Ft.) of a memorial service given for L. Mendel Rivers at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, South Carolina.
12. Born digital files, 1999-2001
A floppy disc containing 13 word documents that makeup most of the chapters of the book Mendel written by Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
A floppy disc containing a folder "Poems" containing another folder "Mother's Diary" containing 27 word documents some of them are transcribed from Margaret Middleton Rivers' journal dating from 1965-1977 and others are undated writings. There are also files from the introduction, table of contents, cover, and chapters for the book Mendel written by Margaret Middleton Rivers, Margaret Rivers Eastman, and L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Rivers family papers, College of Charleston Libraries, Charleston, SC, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Materials were donated in 2000 by Margaret Middleton Rivers.
Materials were donated in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2011 by Margaret Rivers Eastman.
Materials were donated in 2002 and 2003 by L. Mendel Rivers, Jr.
Materials were donated in May 2007 by Marion Rivers Ravenel Cato.
Materials were donated in September 2008 by Dorothy Middleton Anderson.
Processing Information
Processed by Matthew Kruse, January 2015.
Encoded by Matthew Kruse, January 2015.
Reviewed and uploaded by Joshua Minor, May 2015.
Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) supported the processing of this collection and encoding of the finding aid.
