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Addendum to the Papers of Hardy Cross Dillard [d], 1917-1971

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Scope and Contents

The bulk of this addition to the Hardy Cross Dillard Papers consists of his correspondence with personal as well as professional acquaintances for the years 1910-1971. Frequent correspondents include Phillip Jessup, Myres S. McDougal, Charlotte Kohler and Eberhard Deutsch, and occasional correspondents are such prominent figures as Robert Kennedy, Dean Rusk, John Stennis and George Kennan. Other legal scholars with whom Dillard corresponded include Lon Fuller, Arnold Wolfers and John Bassett Moore. These papers also contains several of Dillard's speeches, most of which deal with international relations. Several files pertain to his law practice, including the Almond v. Day case. Finally, several folders document Dillard's activities in university and alumni organizations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-1971

Extent

From the Collection: 41 Cubic Feet (99 archival boxes, plus some oversize folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These papers were given to the library by his daughter, Joan Dillard, in March of 1990.

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
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