Johnston, Olin Dewitt Talmadge
1896-1965
Biographical Note:
Olin D. Johnston served South Carolina as a U. S. Senator from 1945 until his death in 1965. At that time he was ninth in seniority in the Senate, and renowned as a champion of the common man. Prior to his election to the Senate, Johnston served two terms as Governor, 1935-1939 and 1943-1945, and in the state House of Representatives, 1923-1924 (Anderson County), 1927-1930 (Spartanburg County). Through his long career in public service, Johnston was the friend and advocate of the farmer and laborer.Papers, 1914-1965, 182 ft.
Collection Finding Aid (pdf, 78 pages)
(Finding aid includes an extended biographical note)
Congressional Biographical Directory
S.C. Governors (at “SCIway”)
Related Collection:
Gubernatorial Records
(S.C. Department of Archives & History)