Videos

J. P. Neal Jr. interviews musician John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie. Topics covered include how he got his nickname, his view on the South being the place where racism can be overcame, and music as a bridgeway to understanding.

Various scenes of activities before the race. Man receiving an award, Confederate flag, woman on float shaped like an eagle, and cars racing around the track.

Albert Hinson speaks to workers of the Parkdale Mill in Gastonia. Urges workers to establish a union local. Crowds cheer the result of a workers vote to “stop off” (i.e., strike). Additional silent scenes showing the grounds of Parkdale Mill.

The raw, unedited footage of the new natural grass playing surface being installed at Williams-Brice Stadium. During the 1983–84 offseason, at the urging of new coach Joe Morrison, the university removed the AstroTurf and replaced it with natural grass.

"Religious fanatic here to speak for first time in seven years. Baba's mission is to save the world." Scene of a group, including actor Quentin Tod, walking in garden. Meher Baba points to an alphabet board and is interpreted by an interviewer. Meher Baba says, "To make others realize the truth in every phase of life, and to make brotherhood a practical reality. When I break my silence, those to whom I speak will be instantaneously convinced of the truth. I have especially come to America, because there is tremendous energy in America, but most of this energy is misdirected. I intend to direct it into creative and spiritual channels.”

Columbia Mayor Lester Bates being interviewed. Says that six hundred people are on a waiting list for public housing who can not pay higher rent. City Council wants a private enterprise, not the Federal Government, to provide homes for African-Americans.

Film shows the Camden Hunt, with people on horseback, hounds running and horses jumping stiles and gates. Titles. The Hunt Breakfast at Mulberry Plantation and people gathered on the steps at the back of the house. Shows the opening races at the Springdale race course and people gathered to watch, horses paraded and the race. Shows the Camden Hunt, third annual hunter trials in February 24th, 1931, and the second annual running of the Carolina Cup in March 21, 1931. Carolina Cup winner was Sea Soldier, owned by Mill Creek Stables and ridden by J.V.H. (Bobby) Davis, and trained by L. Cary. Shows presentation of the cup.

Shot of "County Jail" sign. African-American Civil Rights activists, including Reverend James Blake, exit the county jail after being released. Matthew Perry and NAACP leaders greet them.

James Clyburn speaks about the planned unveiling of a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune on July 10th. Image is underexposed.

Dreher High School students Susan Copenhaver and Jean Hoefer comment on winning the National Forensic League Debate. They describe their problems on preparing for the debate, their reaction to winning, and their future plans. Jean Hoefer would go on to become Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal. Chief Justice Toal is a lawyer who served in South Carolina’s House of Representatives before serving as the first woman on the Supreme Court of South Carolina. She spent 27 years on the South Carolina Supreme Court, 15 as Chief Justice, before retiring in 2015.

Harvey Gantt, who sued to attend the segregated Clemson University, is interviewed by a reporter. Gantt discusses his girlfriend, his decision to attend Clemson, and the support of his father.

The Jenkins Orphanage Band of Charleston has been recognized as one of the country's important Jazz "incubators". This Fox Movietone News film is the earliest extant sound recording of the band. Brass and percussion ensemble composed of band members performing on sidewalk. Close ups of the youthful musicians playing their instruments. Shots of boys and girls dancing in front of band.

Ku Klux Klan rally held at Ballentine (in Richland County). Grand Dragons from five states attend as does the Klan’s Imperial Wizard, Robert Sheldon, of Tuscaloosa. The rally features musicians performing from the stage. Women and children are present as well, some of them wearing Klan robes. Audio is intermittent but portions of speeches by Sheldon and two others can be heard. Klansmen burn a cross after the speeches.

Dam site under construction with voice-over description giving statistics. Close-up of South Carolina Governor John Gardiner Richards, Jr. inviting everyone to visit South Carolina and see the project (two takes). African-American workers (”gandy dancers”) sing while moving railroad tracks. Shots of machinery, steam shovel moving earth onto flatbed railroad cars, intake pipes from the Saluda River, and railroad cars dumping earth onto dam site. Long shot of water is being sprayed onto dam to strengthen surface after spraying.

Honea Path, SC - Funeral for 6 Chiquola Mill workers shot while picketing. General views of the funeral. George L. Googe and John Peel address the crowd.

Modjeska Simkins speaks on the status of Black leadership in South Carolina and on the opening of public facilities as a highlight of the Civil Rights movement. The fight for economic development, the fight against the drug trade, the establishment of "family values," and support for "law and order" should be the focus of future efforts. She speaks on the conflict between herself and Democratic Party leaders in the 1960s. Simkins states that the Confederate Flag flying above the State Capitol Building signifies a celebration of a defeat, and says compromise is necessary for the political process. She also speaks on the lack of Black representation on State Boards and Commissions.

Modjeska Simkins describes membership in the Republican Party before 1950s and says she holds an independent political philosophy. Simkins supports individual candidates regardless of party affilation. She states, "I am not a South Carolina Democratic Party member." Shots of reporter Tom Broadwater asking Simkins questions.

Henrie Monteith is interviewed on the front porch of her home about her admission to the University of South Carolina. When asked if she believes her admission will be a source of trouble on campus, she replies, "I hope not."