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This article details the annual meeting of the Federal Land Bank of Columbia, SC. A portrait of Rufus Edmisten is at the center of the article, as he was scheduled to be a special guest at the meeting. This item is on the top right of page 66 in…

This short newspaper clipping announces Rufus Edmisten as a speaker at the Democratic rally in Watauga County that night. This item is on the bottom, second from the left, of page 65 in Rufus Edmisten's scrapbook labeled "Birth-Appointment on Ervin's…

This newspaper clipping features an image of five men. Edmisten is pictured second from the left. In the article it features Edmisten calling on the Democratic Party to come together at a rally held at the Watauga County Courthouse. This item is on…

This item is a black and white photograph of five military men in uniform standing at attention. It appears that the men are standing on a stage. There is a large speaker on the front of the stage. This item is part of the Harrison-Boone-Grimes…

This item is a black and white photograph of a group of younger kids near a stage. There are several older people standing in the background, and two men are standing on the stage. The text under the picture reads "Gov Clement-R. Mtn. 1955. Large…

A large group of adults are standing together outside. They appear to be listening to a speaker, who stands facing away from the camera.

This article announces a speech Rufus Edmisten gave to the student body at Lees-McRae College in 1970. The majority of the article details his history and professional accomplishments. This item is on the bottom, second from the right, of page 65 in…

This item is a newspaper clipping detailing the Teen Democratic Convention in Winston Salem. Rufus Edmisten spoke to the group and highlights are included at the end of the article. This item is on the top right on page 68 in Rufus Edmisten's…

This newspaper article details elections in the Teen Democratic Convention in Winston Salem. Rufus Edmisten is noted as a speaker for the event. This item is on the top left on page 68 in Rufus Edmisten's scrapbook labeled "Birth-Appointment on…

This newspaper clipping announces Rufus Edmisten as the keynote speaker for the Democratic Convention on June 20 at the Shelby Courthouse. This item is on the top of page 65 in Rufus Edmisten's scrapbook labeled "Birth-Appointment on Ervin's staff,…