Our collections include records of South Carolina’s leaders in Congress and the General Assembly, the state’s political parties, and other individuals and organizations playing substantive roles in politics and government.
John West: In His Own Words
The newest edition of "In Their Own Words" is now online...featuring items from the collection of former governor and ambassador John C. West.More than "Moonlight and Magnolias" -- Governor Hollings and the Quest for Industry
New exhibit now up in the SCPC Gallery. Come spy a shovel, a lot of cogs, cool pics, and more.Polarization in America's Public Discourse
Join us next Tuesday for SCPC's latest forum.
Spotlight on...
West, John Carl
View newly digitized selections from West's papers at John West: In His Own Words
The collection documents West's career in public service in the South Carolina Senate (Kershaw County area), 1954-1966; as Lt. Governor, 1966-1971; as Governor, 1971-1975; and as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, 1977-1981. Personal files include material concerning West's political campaigns and military service, and the Middle East. View Collection
Hollings, Ernest F. "Fritz"
This extensive collection documents Hollings' career, chiefly as Governor of South Carolina, 1959-1963, and as U.S. Senator, 1966-2005. View Collection