Sen. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings signs book, Making Government Work at Thomas Cooper Library

Many people turned out for the book-signing held for Sen. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings at Thomas Cooper Library, USC, June 16. Highlights from his personal archive, which he gave to the University of South Carolina's libraries, will be on display at Thomas Cooper Library through July 31.

The exhibit coincides with the release of Hollings' book, Making Government Work published by USC Press. Located in the East Gallery on the ground floor of the library, the exhibit, "Making Government Work: The Career of Ernest F. 'Fritz' Hollings," features a series of large text/photo panels and two large cases that display an array of items: notable letters by and to Hollings, photos, speeches, campaign memorabilia, campaign license plates, nameplates, Hollings' 1970 book, The Case Against Hunger, and a gavel given to him for chairing a budget conference.

Arrington and Julian Walker Photo by Jim Covington

Among the most notable treasures is a copy of Hollings' final address to the General Assembly in January 1963 in which he implored legislators and the public to accept the court- ordered integration of the public schools and the admission of Harvey Gantt to Clemson University.

The panels detail Hollings' career in public office, first as a governor of South Carolina and later as a U.S. senator.

Photo by Jim Covington Tripp King, Sen. Fritz Hollings, and Pam Cowert Photo by Jim Covington Elizabeth B. and James Hunter Photo by Constance Myers Carol Khare and Don Fowler Photo by Jim Covington Deborah and Michael Hollings