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University of Virginia. School of Law -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Addendum to the Papers of A. E. Dick Howard [f] - Student Notebooks, Clerkship Files, Teaching Files, Case Files, Counselor to Governor Charles Robb Files and Other State of Virginia Miscellaneous Files, 1956 - 2001

 Series
Abstract

Personal and professional files. Includes students notes, clerkship files, teaching files, case files, counselor to Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb files and other miscellaneous files.

Dates: 1956 - 2001

Armistead Mason Dobie papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-78-2
Scope and Contents The Papers of Armistead M. Dobie span the years 1902 to 1963, with the bulk of the material covering 1939 to 1956, the years of Dobie's judgeship. The first three boxes contain general correspondence, which is primarily of biographical interest, although there are some items, especially the 1939 letters from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Senators Carter Glass and Harry Byrd, that have historical value. The correspondence with Judges John J. Parker and Morris A. Soper in the general...
Dates: 1902 - 1965

Clarence B. Pearce papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-86-2
Scope and Contents

The papers of Clarence B. Pearce consist primarily of letters written by Pearce to his mother as well as photographs of Pearce and the University of Virginia grounds while Pearce was a law student (1917 - 1921). His college activities included participation in the debating society and service on the editorial board of Virgina Law Review.

Dates: 1916 - 1920

Frances Farmer papers

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Identifier: MSS-93-1
Dates: circa 1900 - 1993

Frederick D. G. Ribble papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-77-1
Abstract

Academic and professional papers (1920-1965) that primarily document Ribble's tenure as professor and dean of the University of Virginia School of Law. Also valuable documents on civil rights and related subjects. Extensive files on the Prince Edward Free School Association in Prince Edward County, VA, materials on literacy tests, law enforcement and civil unrest, the role of lawyers, freedom of speech and association, school integration, the Fred Wallace case and the Gray Commission.

Dates: 1920 - 1965

Garrard Glenn papers

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Identifier: MSS-78-1
Abstract

Small collection of professional correspondence, UVA Law School memorabilia and personal diaries.

Dates: 1901 - 1951

George B. Eager Jr. papers

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Identifier: MSS-78-7
Abstract

Small collection of correspondence related to the University of Virginia (1933-1936).

Dates: 1932 - 1936

Herbert Johnson papers

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Identifier: MSS-82-4
Abstract

Small collection of correspondence between Herbert Johnson, Law ’27 and the University of Virginia School of Law and the Law School Alumni Association.

Dates: 1925 - 1977

Historical research collection - University of Virginia School of Law

 Collection
Identifier: RG-32-503
Scope and Contents

This collection contains items that librarians and archivists have used while researching the history of the University of Virginia School of Law. These materials include unpublished essays, published historical articles, datasets, and research notes.

Dates: circa 2010-2024

John B. Minor papers

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Identifier: MSS-79-8
Abstract

Small collection of historical importance to the history of the University of Virginia School of Law. Contains teaching materials, legal documents, correspondence and some memorabilia.

Dates: 1845 - 1893

John Ritchie III papers

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Identifier: MSS-78-11
Abstract

Collection of miscellaneous professional papers, mainly of correspondence concerning legal education and the publication of his texts on Decedents’ States and Trusts and the history of the University of Virginia School of Law: The One Hundred Years. Also, there are files related to his deanships at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Wisconsin, Northwestern University, and some memorabilia.

Dates: 1971 - 1988

Richard J. Bonnie papers

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Identifier: MSS-81-9
Abstract This collection of professional, legal and research papers (1981 – 2018) captures Professor Bonnie’s public service. Drug related issues, decriminalization of marijuana and insanity defense; extra teaching activities at the University of Virginia; case files on death row inmates; professional files related to issues of mental competency; visit to the Soviet Union as member of US delegation invited to investigated the political abuse of psychiatry; files from the State [Virginia] Human Rights...
Dates: 1913 - 2016

William Minor Lile journals

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-89-1