John Marshall's quill pen, after 1885

Summary

Creator:
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
Date:
after 1885
Extent:
1 folder(s) (4 items)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Marshall's quill pen, ms 1344. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of four items: a quill pen used by Chief Justice John Marshall; a photocopy of a newspaper clipping regarding the presentation of the quill pen to the University of Georgia (circa 1963); and Mrs. H.B. Richie's cards of authority (circa 1963). Audio recording of the presentation ceremony has been transferred to the Media Library.

Biographical / historical:

John Marshall (1755-1832) was fourth chief justice of the United States and principal founder of the U.S. system of constitutional law.

For further information, see the article "John Marshall" at Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

Though the collection is open for research, the audiovisual recordings do not have reference copies; however, reference copies are available upon request. Audiovisual research requests are dependent upon the format and condition of the recordings.

Preferred citation:

John Marshall's quill pen, ms 1344. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.