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Case v. Nebraska – Documents and correspondence in re: Case v. Nebraska, a Supreme Court case litigated by Daniel Meador (by court appointment) on the behalf of Paul V. Case, who filed a habeas corpus petition in Nebraska. Documents and transcripts from Paul V. Case v. State of Nebraska in the Nebraska Supreme Court (35637) and the Third Judicial District of Nebraska (18-119); Petition for Writ of Certiorari, Case V. Nebraska, in the Supreme Court of the U.S. (Oct. term, 1964) [some court documents are handwritten and original]; Extensive correspondence with petitioner (includes handwritten letter); correspondence with Judge Robert Van Pelt, 1963-1970

 File — Box: MSS 82-3e, Box 32

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This addition to Professor Daniel J. Meador Papers (40 boxes, 18 linear ft.) is arranged according to the order in which it was found in his office at the University of Virginia after his death. A large compilation of general papers arranged by alphabetical order, relate to his professional work with different organizations, the Appellate Courts, the Justice Department and is followed by papers pertaining to specific legal cases. There is extensive documentation related to Mr. Meador’s fictional works and papers pertaining to his academic writings. The collection also contains photographs, certificates, printed materials and other miscellaneous items.

The General Papers comprised all professional files and teaching materials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1963-1970

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

There are some no restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 32 Cubic Feet (73 archival boxes, plus photographs and some oversized materials.)

Repository Details

Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States