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USC displays papers of former governor John West
A USC library exhibit showcases diaries and photos from John C West covering his governorship and ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia. West, 81, died Sunday after a cancer battle. His period saw race relations tension and reforms including the hiring of James Clyburn. West praised for healing leadership and progress. Funeral set for Tuesday in Camden with memorials to the West Foundation.
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Columbia
John C. West
Saudi Arabia
University of South Carolina
West
Orangeburg
South Carolina State University
James Clyburn
New State Human Affairs Commission
Clyburn
D-S.c
U.S
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Graham
USC
South
State Senate
Herb Hartsook
South Carolinian Library
United States
Hartsook
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Camden
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
West Foundation
S.C