Charles A. Pannell, Sr. Papers, 1941-1997

Summary

Creator:
Pannell, Charles A., Sr.
Date:
1941-1997
Extent:
10 Linear Feet Georgia Court of Appeals files, drafts of opinions, correspondence, two framed posters, legislative booklets, photographs, and certificates.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Charles A. Pannell, Sr. Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the judicial work of Judge Charles A. Pannell, Sr., focusing on his time as a judge for the Georgia Court of Appeals. It contains draft opinions for the court, correspondence between other judges and politicians, and certificates.

Biographical / historical:

Charles A. Pannell, Sr. started his political career as mayor of Eton, GA in 1933. He obtained his law degree from the Univeristy of Georgia in 1937 and served as Murray County's attorney and Chatsworth's city attorney. Pannell served as a state senator until 1963, when he joined the Georgia Court of Appeals. He was a judge in the court from 1963-1976.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in two series: I. Draft Opinions, II.Correspondence and Certificates.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Charles A. Pannell, Sr. Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.