Joseph Henry Lumpkin Foundation records, 1970s-1980s

Summary

Creator:

Joseph Henry Lumpkin Foundation

Date:

1970s-1980s

Extent:

3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Joseph Henry Lumpkin Foundation records, UA08-039, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The majority of this collection relates to the renovation of the house built by Joseph Henry Lumpkin, founder of the University of Georgia's School of Law in 1843. The Lumpkin Foundation records hold a wealth of information relating to that organization's efforts and include a history of Judge Lumpkin.

Biographical / historical:

The Joseph Henry Lumpkin Foundation was chartered in 1975 with its initial efforts endorsed by the Georgia State Bar Association as a Bicentennial Project. The Foundation's goal was to ensure the preservation of the Lumpkin House as a memorial to Joseph Henry Lumpkin and to encourage financial support for the enrichment of the UGA Law School's academic program through activities such as student scholarships and seminars.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged according to subject.

Related

Other descriptive data:

RG 2-19

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Lawyers -- Georgia.
Universities and colleges -- Georgia -- Athens.

Names:

University of Georgia. Institute of Law and Government
University of Georgia. School of Law
Lumpkin, Joseph Henry, 1799-1867

Preferred citation:

Joseph Henry Lumpkin Foundation records, UA08-039, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.