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     MANUSCRIPTS and ARCHIVAL MATERIAL

Lawyers -- Virginia

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Inventory of the Papers of Neill H. Alford, Jr.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-90-3
Abstract

This collection of professional papers reflects Professor Alford's private legal practice and professorship at the UVA School of Law. There is correspondence, records and briefs, speeches and articles, and teaching materials on international law, legal history, trusts and estates, contracts, administrative law, economic warfare, insurance.

Dates: 1942-1989
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / Inventory of the Papers of Neill H. Alford, Jr.

John W. Stephenson Private Accounts, 1874-1886, Warm Springs, Va [Ledger]

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-85-8
Abstract

One volume ledger, 1874-1886.

Dates: 1874-1886
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / John W. Stephenson Private Accounts, 1874-1886, Warm Springs, Va [Ledger]

Letter from Frank T. Glasgow to Frank Gilmer

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-01-1
Abstract

One undated letter sent to Mr. Gilmer by Mr. Glasgow, both from the Law Class of 1878.

Dates: Not dated
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / Letter from Frank T. Glasgow to Frank Gilmer

License to Practice Law in Virginia issued to John Douglas Simms in 1808

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-97-7
Abstract

General Court of Virginia license to practice law.

Dates: 1808
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / License to Practice Law in Virginia issued to John Douglas Simms in 1808

Perkins & Perkins Law Firm Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4407
Scope and Contents

The records chiefly contain legal correspondence, financial and legal documents and bound folio volumes from the law firm of Perkins and Perkins, consisting of George Perkins and his son, W. Allan Perkins, 1903-1916.

In addition, some legal correspondence and documents represent the service of George Perkins as attorney for the City of Charlottesville, 1904-1916. There is very little personal correspondence or documents in these records.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1751, 1835-1920
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Perkins & Perkins Law Firm Records

Practice Record Book of Thomas D. Ranson, 1884-1912

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-97-9
Abstract

Attorney record book with list of names, and case entries.

Dates: 1884-1912
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / Practice Record Book of Thomas D. Ranson, 1884-1912

R. Randolph Hicks Collection of Records of Appellate Court Cases in Virginia

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2016-04
Abstract

Collection of ten volumes of printed briefs of Appellate Court cases in Virginia, 1895-1915.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1895 - 1915
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / R. Randolph Hicks Collection of Records of Appellate Court Cases in Virginia

The Homan W. Walsh Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-78-5
Abstract

Thirty four agenda notebooks (1930-1963).

Dates: 1930-1963
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / The Homan W. Walsh Diaries

The Journals of William Minor Lile

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-89-1
Dates: 1882-1932
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / The Journals of William Minor Lile

The Law Office Papers of William F. Long and R. Watson Sadler

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-88-3
Abstract

Legal, civil case files (1913-1967), primarily trusts and estates, real estate, insurance, torts, and divorce that document the work of a small local law firm.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1913-1967
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / The Law Office Papers of William F. Long and R. Watson Sadler

The Papers of Duke and Duke

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-79-6
Abstract

Large collection of law practice records that document a small-town law office. There is correspondence, case files, legal, insurance and financial records, ledgers, 1854-1956.

Dates: 1854-1956
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / The Papers of Duke and Duke

The Papers of Ernest L. Folk III

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-90-2
Abstract

Professional consulting files related to corporation law and teaching files (1963-1989).

Dates: 1963-1989
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections / The Papers of Ernest L. Folk III

Watts family papers-addition

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: X032669251]
Identifier: MSS12170
Content Description The Watts family papers of Roanoke County, Virginia at "Oaklands" in Flat Creek, Campbell County) consist of correspondence and documents related to the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the United States Civil War, war with Osceola and Seminole tribes in Florida, Virginia politics, economic and social history (including enslavement),land ownership, farming, court cases and debt from 1786 to 1950 in southwest Virginia. The Watts are related to many other Virginia families including James...
Dates: 1786-1950
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Watts family papers-addition