Historical records related to the many
courageous black Republican pioneers of the GOP in South Carolina are
few and far in-between. However, here are some web resources
relating to black Republican leaders in South Carolina.
GOP Black members of Congress from SC:
Joseph Rainey -
Robert DeLarge -
Thomas Miller -
Alonzo Ransier
(Yes, Jim
Clyburn was NOT the first black congressman from South Carolina!)
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Portrait of black Republican members of 41st & 42nd Congresses
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Reconstruction-Era Black Congressmen
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Listing of Black Republicans in US House
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Democratic election dirty-tricks in post-Reconstruction SC
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Pre-Election Violence in 1876 South Carolina
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Whipper, Elliot & Allen - First black law firm in America organized by
black Republican leaders in Charleston, SC.
