Sylvanus Morris papers, 1886-1928

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Morris, William Sylvanus, 1855-1929
Date:
1886-1928
Extent:
15 Linear Feet 30 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Sylvanus Morris papers, UA97-125, University Archives, University of Georgia

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of this collection consists of professional correspondences written while Morris held positions both at the University of Georgia and in his own private law practice. Included are printed materials, law school notes, exams, and law school annual reports.

Biographical / historical:

Sylvanus Morris (1855-1929) was an 1877 graduate of the Lumpkin Law School at the University of Georgia and later became Dean of that same school from 1900 to 1927.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Sylvanus Morris papers, UA97-125, University Archives, University of Georgia