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Sketches 5956-6012

 File — Box: 58

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection primarily consists of 6224 sketches drawn by Ida Libby Dengrove. Most of the drawings are courtroom sketches from criminal and civil trials. Those trials include the David "Son of Sam" Berkowitz trial; U.S. v. Williams, 705 F.2d 603 (2d Cir. 1983) (ABSCAM); New Jersey v. Chesimard, 555 F. 2d 63 (3d Cir. 1977) (Assata Shakur); U.S. v. Dillinger, 657 F. 2d 140 (7th Cir 1981) (Abbie Hoffman); U.S. v. Hinckley, 525 F. Supp. 1342 (D.D.C. 1981) and many others.

In addition to the sketches, the collection also contains newsclippings, books, and other materials that document the life and work of Ida Libby Dengrove.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1972 - 1987

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the materials in this collection.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 6224 items

Full Extent

From the Collection: 123.16 Linear Feet (60 oversized boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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