John Alton Hosch papers, 1859-1985

Summary

Creator:
Hosch, John Alton and University of Georgia. School of Law
Date:
1859-1985
Extent:
66 Linear Feet (66 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The John Alton Hosch Papers, UA97-090, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The John Alton Hosch Papers consists of six series. These are Desegregation (1938-1976), Administrative Files/Correspondence (1859-1985), Financial (1950-1982), Photographs (1920s-1978), Scholarships (1953-1981) and Placement (1976-1983).

This collection holds items from Hosch's time as professor and Dean of the School of Law from 1928 to 1964 and includes information regarding African American Horace T. Ward's attempt to be accepted into the School in 1950. There are materials from the Institute of Law and Government where Hosch also served as director from 1953 until 1957. In addition, there are numerous materials created while Henry A. Shinn served as Acting Dean during Hosch's military service from 1941 to 1948. The other documents in the collection date from after Hosch's retirement in 1964 and run through 1985. These were generated by various School of Law departments and personnel.

Biographical / historical:

John Alton Hosch was a University of Georgia law professor from 1928-1933. Starting in 1935, he became the Dean of the Law School, a position that he held, with a break for active military duty from 1941 to 1948, until 1964. Hosch was head of the Law School in 1950 when Horace Ward attempted to become the first African American to enroll at the University of Georgia. Hosch retired in 1964 and was named Dean Emeritus of the University of Georgia's School of Law.

The University of Georgia School of Law is a professional graduate school and the second-oldest school or college at the University of Georgia. It was founded in 1859 by Joseph Henry Lumpkin, William Hope Hull and Thomas R.R. Cobb and, until 1873, classes were held at the law offices of Lumpkin and Cobb. After that it was housed in various University of Georgia buildings. In 1932 the Law School moved into the newly built Harold Hirsch Hall. Hirsch Hall along with numerous expansion projects over the years and nationally respected faculty have helped to make the University of Georgia School of Law a nationally ranked top-tier school.

Arrangement:

The John Alton Hosch Papers are arranged into six series. These are Desegregation (1938-1976), Administrative Fles/Correspondence (1859-1985), Financial (1950-1982), Photographs (1920s-1978), Scholarships (1953-1981) and Placement (1976-1983).

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

The John Alton Hosch Papers, UA97-090, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.