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Title: Arthur Ravenel Scrapbook

Collection #: 0112

Dates: 1986-1994

Size: 16 items ; 28 cm

Biographical Note: Arthur Ravenel, Jr. was born in Charleston, S.C. on March 29, 1927. He graduated from the College of Charleston in 1950, served in the Marine Corps from 1945-1946, the South Carolina State House of Representatives from 1953-1958, and the South Carolina State Senate from 1980-1986. He served in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1987 to January of 1995. He was re-elected to the South Carolina State Senate in 1997.

Scope and Content Note: The 16 scrapbooks contain clippings from numerous South Carolina and North Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel's political career and South Carolina politics as well as topics including Hurricane Hugo and local military and environmental issues. The scrapbooks cover the period from May 1986 to December 1994.

Subject Headings:

Ravenel, Arthur.
United States. Congress. House -- Miscellanea.
Hurricane Hugo, 1989 -- Miscellanea.
Political parties -- South Carolina -- History -- 20th century.
South Carolina -- Politics and government -- Miscellanea.
South Carolina -- History -- 20th century -- Miscellanea.

Inventory:

-May 1986 – June 1987

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s campaign, early career, South Carolina politics and plans for local bridges. Article clippings are from 1986 to 1987.

-July – December 1987

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers and one article from a paper in Wyoming. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career as well as numerous South Carolina politics and issues such as military healthcare, the naval shipyard and local estuaries. All article clippings are from 1987.

-January – July 1988

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career along with South Carolina politics and issues. All article clippings are from 1988.

-August – December 1988

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s campaign for a second term in congress, his re-election and political career. Articles also discuss South Carolina politics and significant environment issues. Article clippings are from 1988.

-January – June 1989

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers and newsletters. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career and issues throughout South Carolina including concern for a new boat plant and nearby water quality, and a local VA hospital. All articles are from 1990.

-Hurricane Hugo – 1989

This scrapbook contains clippings related to Hurricane Hugo and its aftermath

-July – December 1990

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career, South Carolina politics and issues, and island power lines. Article clippings are from July to December 1990.

-January – June 1991

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina and North Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career, South Carolina politics and United States conflict in the Persian Gulf.

-July – December 1991

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career and South Carolina politics and issues including Cooper River bridge issue. All article clippings are from 1991.

-January – May 1992

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s political career, South Carolina politics and state issues concerning military bases, shipyards and the Savannah River. All article clippings are from 1992.

-June – December 1992

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s reelection to his fourth term, political career, and South Carolina politics and issues. Article clippings are from 1992.

-January – May 1993

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers and a political newsletter. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s gubernatorial campaign and his political career in general. Articles also discuss significant South Carolina politics and issues concerning the closing of naval shipyards. Article clippings are from 1993.

-June – December 1993

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s gubernatorial campaign, political career, and South Carolina politics including Charleston Naval Shipyard and tobacco tax. All article clippings from 1993.

-January – June 1994

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s gubernatorial campaign, political career and South Carolina politics including the confederate flag debate. Article clippings are from 1994.

-July – December 1994

This scrapbook contains clippings from numerous South Carolina newspapers. The clippings pertain to Ravenel’s gubernatorial campaign, political career and retirement from congress along with South Carolina politics. All article clippings are from 1994 and mark the final volume of this scrapbook collection.