History Of The Law School papers collected by Gwen Y. Wood

Descriptive Summary
Title: History Of The Law School papers collected by Gwen Y. Wood
Creator: University of Georgia. School of Law
Inclusive Dates: 1859-1993
Language(s): English
Extent: 24.5 Linear Feet (27 boxes)
Collection Number: UA97-126
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.

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Administrative Information

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.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2016.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Acts of the Legislature Which Pertain to The University of Georgia, undated

 

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Alumni Relations and Fund Raising, 1973-1986

 

1

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Ed. P. Artifacts to Be Traced, 1932-1956

 

1

4

Dean Beaird's Letter to Committee, Legal Edu. and Admissions Considerations, 1977 February 15

 

1

5

J. Ralph Beaird Speeches, 1977-1985

 

1

6

UGA Bicentennial and Law School's 125th Anniversary Celebration, 1984-1985

 

1

7

Board Of Visitors - Cold File, 1974-1975

 

1

8

Board Of Visitors - Minutes, Cold File, 1965-1972

 

1

9

Major Co-Curricular Programs: Moot Court; Law Review; GA Journal, 1940-1982

 

1

10

Co-Curricular Programs Other than Moot Court, Journals, undated

 

1

11

Order of The Coif - Establishment, 1938-1980

 

1

12

Columns, 1977 June 27

 

1

13

Columns, 1977 Rusk Center Dedication., 1977 November 7

 

1

14

Columns, 1977 May 9

 

1

15

Extra Copies of Columns, 1977

 

1

16

Correspondence Regarding Inspection and Evaluations, 1978

 

1

17

General Materials from Cowen Era, 1966-1970

 

1

18

II Educational Programs Scholarships, Bar Results: Admissions; Enrollment, 1973-1986

 

1

19

Financial Aid, 1960-1986

 

1

20

Beginning of Talmadge Fund - UGA Foundation Committee for The School of Law, 1955

 

1

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Funds Development - Early Years, 1954-1965

 

1

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Georgia Law Review and Bar Journal: The Early Years., undated

 

1

23

Funds Development Milestones, 1937-1988

 

1

24

Georgia Law Review and Georgia Journal, 1973-1986

 

1

25

Graduate Studies (LLM Program), 1950-1985

 

1

26

ICLE And ICJE, 1973-1986

 

1

27

Service Institutes - ICLE and ICJE, 1958-1975

 

1

28

Proposal to Establish The Institute of Law and Government, undated

 

1

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The Red and Black/April 24, 1977 "Vance to Speak...", 1977 April 24

 

1

30

The Red and Black/May 3, 1977 Cyrus Vance's Law Day Address on Human Rights., 1977 May 3

 

1

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Law School Association - Early Years., undated

 

1

32

Legal Aid and Defender Society Prisoner Legal Counseling Project, 1973-1986

 

1

33

Athens Legal Society, 1960-1961

 

1

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Library, 1953-1982

 

1

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Library, 1966 July 1- 1967 June 30

 

1

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Library, 1973-1986

 

1

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Library Autonomy, 1959-1979

 

1

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Joseph Henry Lumpkin House Project, 1975-1985

 

1

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Moot Court, 1972-1986

 

1

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National Rankings, Comparisons, Trends in Legal Education, Etc., 1975-1990

 

1

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Oral History Project, 1982-1991

 

1

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Overview - Summary, 1889-1959

 

1

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Faculty Policies: Summaries, Statistics, 1966-1980

 

1

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Placement, 1973-1986

 

1

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Placement/Admissions, 1955-1989

 

1

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Prosecutorial Clinic, 1973-1986

 

1

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Clinical Programs: Prosecutorial Clinic and Legal Aid., undated

 

1

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Centennial Celebration Roscoe Pound Lectures., undated

 

1

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Rusk Center, 1977-1986

 

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Establishment and Early Years., undated

 

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School of Law- G.Y Wood, The Talmadge Campaign, 1982-1986

 

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Dean Rusk Dedication: The Red and Black, 1977 October 28- 1977 October 31

 

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Special Events, 1973-1986

 

2

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Student Bar Association, 1973-1986

 

2

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Study Abroad Programs., undated

 

2

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Other Student Organizations Besides Moot Court, Law Review, Journal and SBA, 1973-1980

 

2

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Talmadge Biographical Material., undated

 

2

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Women and The School of Law, 1897-1958

 

2

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Faculty Minutes (Copies and Excerpts), 1947-1958

 

2

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Faculty Minutes, 1932 November 9- 1935 January 17

 

2

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Faculty Minutes, 1935 October 30- 1940 May 22

 

2

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Faculty Minutes, 1940 September 24- 1940 October 23

 

2

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Faculty Minutes, 1951 June 6- 1951 July 25

 

2

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Faculty Minutes, 1951 September 26- 1957 January4

 

2

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Faculty Minutes, 1957 March 27- 1961 November 1

 

2

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Faculty, 1961 November 22- 1962 August 30

 

2

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Hosch - Caldwell Correspondence.

 

2

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Hosch - Cheatham Correspondence.

 

2

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Hosch - Staff Correspondence.

 

2

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University Administrative Matters/Issues. Also Funding.

 

2

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Legal Opinions Called upon to Render (Hosch, Shinn) to Regents, UGA President.

 

2

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State of Law School During World War II.

 

2

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General Data on Admissions, Enrollment Curriculum.

 

2

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Faculty Matters: Salaries, Etc.

 

2

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Relationship with Emory, Mercer and State Bar of Georgia. Also, National Comparisons.

 

2

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Georgia Bar Journal.

 

2

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Student Organizations During Hosch Era.

 

2

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Institute of Law and Government.

 

2

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Law Library During Hosch Years.

 

2

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Evaluation/Inspections.

 

2

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Fund-Raising Attempts.

 

2

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Academic Prizes.

 

2

32

Georgia Bar Examination and Bar Membership.

 

2

33

Portraits.

 

2

34

Special Lecturers.

 

2

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Alumni Relations.

 

2

36

Miscellaneous

 

2

37

Manuscript. History of The University of Georgia School of Law [1 of 3].

 

2

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Manuscript. History of The University of Georgia School of Law [2 of 3].

 

2

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Manuscript. History of The University of Georgia School of Law [3 of 3].

 

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Prominent Alumni Leaders Photos

 

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Artistic Photos of Law School Architecture.

 

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Artistic Photos.

 

3

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Succession of Buildings Occupied by The Law School Photos.

 

3

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President Fred C. Davison Photos

 

3

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Photos Of Deans Morris, Caldwell, Hosch, Cowen, Alford, Beaird, Elllington.

 

3

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Distinguished Visitors to The Law School other than Law Day and Sibley Lecture Photos

 

3

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Law Faculty Group Photos.

 

3

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Individual Faculty Photos.

 

3

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Firsts - First Female Graduate Photos

 

3

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Founders: Lumpkin, Cobb And Hull Photos

 

3

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Human-Interest; Light-Hearted Photos.

 

3

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Law Day Speakers Photos

 

3

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General Collection Photos From Pre-1935 Era.

 

3

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Dean Rusk Photos

 

3

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Sibley Lecturers Photos

 

3

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Color Slides.

 

3

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Photos of Special Events other than Law Day

 

3

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Student Activity Photos; Candids: Using Library, Dances; Socials.

 

3

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Student Awards and Student Organizations Photos

 

3

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Student Group (Class) Photos.

 

3

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Extra Photos [1 of 2]

 

3

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Extra Photos [2 of 2]

 

3

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Annual Reports During Deanship of Sylvanus Morris.

 

3

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Annual Report by Dean H. N. Edmunds., 1928-1929

 

3

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Dean's Report., 1933-19354

 

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Annual Report., 1935-1936

 

3

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Annual Report., 1936-1937

 

3

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Dean's Report., 1943-1944

 

3

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Dean's Report., 1944-1945

 

3

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Dean's Report., 1945-1946

 

3

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Excerpts from Dean's Reports, 1947-1953

 

3

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Dean's Annual Report, 1947-1948

 

3

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Ten Year Period Report, 1950-1960

 

3

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Report which Placed School on "ABA Approved" List., 1929

 

3

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Inspection Report which Led to Accreditation., 1931

 

3

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Reaccreditation Inspection Report., 1936

 

3

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Reaccreditation Inspection Report., 1947

 

3

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ABA Inspection Report., 1958

 

3

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Reaccreditation Inspection Report., 1964

 

3

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Reaccreditation Inspection Report., 1978

 

3

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Reaccreditation Inspection Report., 1985

 

3

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Evaluation as Part of University Wide Self-Study., 1957

 

3

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School of Law: Blueprint for Excellence.

 

3

45

Points of Pride.

 

3

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Materials Relating to the Reorganization of The Law School., 1925-1930

 

3

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1859 Reorganization Plan.

 

3

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Self-Study, 1985

 

3

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School of Law: Self-Study #3 [1 of 3], 1970

 

3

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School of Law: Self-Study #3 [2 of 3], 1970

 

3

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School of Law: Self-Study #3 [3 of 3], 1970

 

3

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State of The Law School Report to Academic Affairs Advisory Committee by J. Ralph Beaird Dean.

 

3

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Statement of Goals and Objectives.

 

3

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School of Law: Strategic Plan.

 

3

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Minorities Policies.

 

3

56

Petition for the Chartering of a Chapter of The Order of The Coif. [Faculty & Student Body]

 

3

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Petition for the Chartering of a Chapter of The Order of The Coif. [Educational]

 

3

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Petition for the Chartering of a Chapter of The Order of The Coif. [Financial & Other Facets]

 

3

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The Order of The Coif - Application.

 

3

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The Order of The Coif - Application Supplement.

 

3

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Proposal for School of Law Conversion to the Semester System.

 

3

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Desegregation in the 1950s, 1946-1962

 

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Correspondence Relating to Reorganization and Accreditation of The Law School

 

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Correspondence Relating to Possible Suspension of Law School in 1942 re: Governor Eugene Talmadge Political Intervention.

 

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Juris Doctor Degree Conversion, 1967

 

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Attrition: Graduate School Autonomy, 1970

 

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Resignation of Dean Neill Alford, 1976

 

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Accreditation/Relations with Other Law Schools During Morris Deanship

 

4

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Admissions Standards During Morris Deanship

 

4

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Alumni Relations During Morris Deanship

 

4

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Bar Admission Policies During Morris Deanship

 

4

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Curriculum Development During Morris Deanship.

 

4

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Faculty Development/Relations During Morris Deanship

 

4

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Development of The Law Library During Morris Deanship

 

4

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Student Relations During Morris Deanship.

 

4

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Miscellaneous.

 

4

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Historical Roster of Administrative Succession: Deans, Presidents, Chancellors, Governors.

 

4

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Performance on Georgia Bar Examination: Historical Summary.

 

4

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Chart of Vital Statistics Since 1964., 1964

 

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Chronology of Degree Program and Admission Requirements.

 

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Dendy Materials: Course of Study Every Ten Years - Taken from Law Bulletins.

 

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Law School Bulletins (c. 19th and 20th Centuries).

 

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The University of Georgia School of Law Alumni Directory 1985., 1985

 

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Chronological Listing of Law School Association Council Members and Presidents.

 

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Chronological Listing of Board of Visitors.

 

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The University of Georgia School of Law Diploma Ceremony, 1975-1989

 

4

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Historical Rosters of Elected Leaders Who Are University of Georgia Law Graduates.

 

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Dendy Materials: Lists of Graduates by Class Year, 1860 - 1980.

 

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Public Service by Law Graduates Written by Gwen Wood.

 

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Dendy Materials: List of Faculty - Cumulative (1881 - 1899 Missing).

 

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Joseph Henry Lumpkin.

 

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Thomas R. R. Cobb and William Hope Hull.

 

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Chairholders' Information: More Material on Lumpkin, Morris - Early Personalities Compiled by Sewell Brumby.

 

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Dean Sylvanus Morris.

 

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Dean H. N. Edmunds.

 

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Harmon Caldwell.

 

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Dean Alton Hosch.

 

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Dean Henry A. Shinn.

 

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Dean Lindsey Cowen.

 

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Dean Ralph Beaird.

 

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Dean Neill Alford.

 

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Professors Prior to 1928. George Dudley Thomas, Andrew Cobb, Walter Cornett, Green Sr., Mitchell.

 

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Faculty Members During Sylvanus Morris Deanship.

 

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George Gober.

 

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Faculty Members - School Of Law.

 

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Ashley Sellers; James Spruill, Brainerd Currie; James Lenoir.

 

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Robert McWhorter.

 

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Articles By Dr. Green.

 

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Dr. Thomas F. Green, Jr.

 

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Dr. Sigmund Cohn.

 

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D. Meade Feild.

 

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Epps, Lucille.

 

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Non-Faculty Personnel.

 

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Rees, Leavell.

 

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Verner Chaffin.

 

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Perry Sentell.

 

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Librarians: Sarah Lamar, Jane Oliver, Sewell Brumby.

 

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Sewell Brumby.

 

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Professor Dean Rusk.

 

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Richard Wellman, Vaughn Ball, Gabriel Wilner, Ray Phillips.

 

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Bill Futrell, Al Pearson, Paul Kurtz, Larry Blount, Ellen Jordan, Milner Ball.

 

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John O'Byrne.

 

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Tom Schoenbaum, Erwin Surrency, Frederick Huszagh.

 

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Brussack, Hellerstein, Ponsoldt, Wells, Eaton, Thomas, Love, Smith.

 

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Louis Sohn.

 

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Ronald Carlson.

 

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Visiting Professors.

 

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Part-Time Instructors.

 

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James Curtis, Robert Peckham.

 

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Gwen Wood, Frank Polster, Jill Birch.

 

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Chronological Lists of Presidents or Chairmen of Student Organizations and Co-Curricular Activities.

 

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Advance Sheet (Law School Newspaper).

 

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The Docket., 1976-1977

 

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The Fine Print., 1979-1980

 

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1928 Georgia Law Review and First Issue (Dean Cowen's Copy) of First Modern Law Review.

 

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Lists Of Symposia: Law Review and Journal.

 

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In House., 1982-1983

 

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Law School Newspaper (Law Lore, Vol. 1, No. 1).

 

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The Law School Paper., 1985-1986

 

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Lumpkin Law Revue., 1985-1987

 

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Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition Programs., 1978-1981, 1986, 1989

 

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The Slip Sheet., 1976-1977

 

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The Slip Sheet., 1978-1980

 

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Commencement Ceremony Speakers.

 

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Edith House Lecturers, 1983 -1989

 

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List of John A. Sibley Lecturers, 1964 -1989

 

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Law Day Printed Programs, 1954 - 1965., 1954-1965

 

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Law Day Programs, 1953, 1968-1989 [1 of 2], 1953, 1968-1989

 

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Law Day Programs, 1953, 1968-1990 [2 of 2]

 

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Index of Audio and Visual Cassette Tapes - Law School Speeches and Ceremonies.

 

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Law Day Advance Mailing Brochures.

 

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Law School - Law Day Speakers and Highlights, 1952-1989

 

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Student Directories, 1971/72 - 1989/90 [1 of 3], 1971-1990

 

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Student Directories, 1971/72 - 1989/90 [2 of 3], 1971-1990

 

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Student Directories, 1971/72 - 1989/90 [3 of 3], 1971-1990

 

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Law Faculty Biographical Data A-K

 

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Law Faculty Biographical Data L-M

 

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Biographical Materical C. Ronald Ellington

 

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Biographical Materical Ronald Carlson

 

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Biographical Materical Dr. Louis Sohn

 

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Biographical Materical Dean Rusk

 

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Biographical Materical- famous visitors

 

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Dean Beard Award Nomination

 

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Special Events Planning Food Services

 

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Special Events Planning Accommodations

 

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Law Day Planning Materials

 

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Maps

 

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Parking Maps

 

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Songs, Skits, and Musical Groups

 

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Script-writing and Rehearsal for: Law School Libel Show 125th Anniversary, 1984 October 12

 

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Alcohol Policy

 

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Liquor Consumption Estimates

 

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Student Lounge Renovation

 

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Joint Meeting Weekend 1980 [1 of 2], 1980

 

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Joint Meeting Weekend 1980 [2 of 2], 1980

 

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Joint Meeting Weekend 1982, 1982

 

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Law Day 1981 [1 of 2], 1981

 

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Law Day 1981 [2 of 2], 1981

 

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Law Day 1983 [1 of 2], 1983

 

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Law Day 1983 [2 of 2], 1983

 

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Endowment Accounts: Scholarships

 

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Endowment Accounts: Chairs and Other

 

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Gilmore Memorial Fund [1 of 2], 1982-1983

 

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Gilmore Memorial Fund [1 of 2], 1982-1983

 

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Law Day 1982 [1 of 2], 1982

 

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Law Day 1982 [1 of 2], 1982

 

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Joint Meeting Weekend 1983, 1983

 

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Joint Meeting Weekend 1981 [2 of 2], 1981

 

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Joint Meeting Weekend 1981 [1 of 2], 1981

 

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Newsletters from Deans to Alumni Prior to 1972

 

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Deans Fall Newsletters

 

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Georgia Advocate, 1965-1970

 

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Script of Audio-Visual Slide Show on History, 1984 October

 

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Script of The Law School Film, 1979

 

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History of The Board of Visitors, 1965-1989

 

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History of The School Written by Dean Alton Hosch (No Date Given) [1935 Penciled In]

 

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Sylvanus Morris' History of The Law School - GA Law Review, 1927

 

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Tom Reed's History of The Law School (No Date Given)

 

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Allison Wade's History of The Law School, 1959

 

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Historical Notes (Chronology of Faculty Members and Degree Requirements)

 

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Brief Historical Sketch

 

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Legal History of The University of Georgia by Russell - GA Law Review

 

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Three Decades Of The Law School's Growth. Cornett, 1928

 

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Time Line of The Law School's History, 1984

 

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Correspondence Relating to Building of Hirsch Hall

 

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Dedication

 

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Dedication of Hirsch Hall

 

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Correspondence Relating to Building of 1967 Addition

 

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Dedication of 1967 Addition, 1967

 

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History of The Iron Grillwork on Second Floor Patio

 

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Justification for Building

 

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Physical Plant, 1973-1986

 

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Strahan House - Physical Plant

 

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Chart of Endowment Growth, 1964-

 

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Fund-Raising Case Statements

 

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The Loridans Foundation History

 

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Clippings, 1932-1960

 

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Newspaper Clippings - Cowen Era [Clippings from Beaird Era Located in Scrapbook - In Publications Info Office of Law School

 

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General Newspaper Clippings from Hosch Era

 

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Constitution and By-Laws of University of Georgia Law School Association

 

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Georgia Alumni Record, 1978

 

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Resolution by The Georgia General Assembly and Proclamation by Governor of Georgia Commemorating Law School's 100th Anniversary, 1960., 1960

 

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Alumni Programs Printed Material

 

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Special Editions of The Alumni Record Pertaining to The Law School.

 

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Bookplates

 

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Diploma Ceremony Programs.

 

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Law School Fund Brochure

 

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Graduate Assistantships Folder

 

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Miscellaneous Printed Material

 

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Portrait Presentation Brochures

 

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Admissions Office Printed Brochures

 

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Placement Office Printed Brochures

 

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Printed Invitations

 

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Ground-Breaking and Dedication Programs for Law Library Annex. Also for Law School Addition, 1967

 

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Other Special Events and Ceremonies - Printed Programs.

 

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Rusk Center Description Brochure/Dedication Program

 

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Brochures Senior Banquet

 

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Sibley Lecture Brochures and Posters

 

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Lecture Programs other than Sibley Lectureships

 

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Special Symposia and Colloquia

 

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Alumni Biographies A - L

 

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Alumni Biographies M - Z

 

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General Alumni Biographies

 

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Pre - 1940 Law Alumni Leaders

 

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Alumni Leaders of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, 1940-1969

 

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Alumni Leaders of the 1970s and 1980s, 1970-1989

 

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Alumni Leaders and Graduates Who Became Famous/Served in Public Office

 

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Ellis Arnall

 

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Harold Hirsch

 

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Harrison Jones

 

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Non-Alumni Affiliates

 

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John A. Sibley

 

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Marion Smith

 

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Hugh Spalding

 

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Herman Talmadge

 

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Ellis Arnall

 

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Charles Gowen

 

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Spencer Grayson

 

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Thomas F. Green, Jr.

 

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Roy Harris

 

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William King Meadow

 

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Joseph M. Oliver

 

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Oral History Project

 

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Oral History Transcripts - School of Law

 

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University of Georgia slides