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John Marshall's quill pen
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Marshall's quill pen | |
| Creator: Marshall, John, 1755-1835 | |
| Inclusive Dates: after 1885 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (4 items) | |
| Collection Number: ms1344 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
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Related Collections in this Repository
Related audiovisual materials from this collection are housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archive: http://purl.libs.uga.edu/brown/har-ms1344/bmac-coll