Box 8

Christmas cards sent by Presidents John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Herbert W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan.

A letter to Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg), from the niece of a secretary who worked for L. Mendel Rivers, requesting information on her employment. Included is a photograph of the secretary, Genevive Duane, standing with L. Mendel Rivers and two letters regarding her arrival in Washington D. C. to begin work in Rivers' office.

Correspondence addressed to Margaret Middleton Rivers from her daughter Margaret Rivers Eastman (Peg) and grandchildren Edward and Robert.

Correspondence from L. Mendel Rivers primarily concerning his genealogical work on the Rivers family.

Correspondence from members of the Middleton family praising a biography entitled Fanfan written by Margaret Middleton Rivers about Charles Francis Middleton (her grandfather).

Two letters, a Christmas card, two letters of reference, and a photograph of Fannette Frigand, a woman conversing with Margaret Middleton Rivers concerning employment.

A letter containing a history of Conway and Horry County South Carolina, letters requesting information on the Rivers' family history, and a family tree chart.

Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and members of the Holofcener family primarily concerning plays, films, and musicals written by the family's members.

Correspondence and invitations concerning various dedication ceremonies honoring L. Mendel Rivers including the new Naval Hospital in Charleston and the U.S.S. L. Mendel Rivers.

Lists of furnishings, appliances, and other items in the Rivers' family home appraised for insurance purposes.