History Of The Law School papers collected by Gwen Y. Wood, 1859-1993

Summary

Creator:

University of Georgia. School of Law

Date:

1859-1993

Extent:

24.5 Linear Feet (27 boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

History Of The Law School papers collected by Gwen Y. Wood, UA97-126, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of University of Georgia School of Law files compiled by Gwen Y. Wood for her book research. Files include meeting minutes, annual reports, constitution and by-laws, photographs, accreditation files, clippings, alumni files, and paperwork on the renovation and naming of Hirsch Hall.

Biographical / historical:

The University of Georgia School of Law was founded in 1859 by Joseph Henry Lumpkin and T.R.R. Cobb. It is the second oldest of the University's schools and colleges, second only to the Franklin College.

In 1998 Gwen Y. Wood published a book on the law school entitled A Unique and Fortuitous Combination: An Administrative History of the University of Georgia School of Law.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Administrative records
Law schools.

Names:

University of Georgia. School of Law
Wood, Gwen Y.

Preferred citation:

History Of The Law School papers collected by Gwen Y. Wood, UA97-126, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.