 Robert M. Heard papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteJudge Robert M. Heard practiced law for over 60 years. After graduating from the University of Georgia Law School, he was elected to the State Legislature in 1939. He served as Judge of the State Court for 25 years. Judge Heard passed away at the age of 88 on June 12, 2003. Scope and ContentThis collection contains correspondence, photographs, legal documents, notes, and the family history of Robert M. Heard. The correspondence relates to the Heard family's property, business matters, personal letters, and personal endeavors. The collection ranges from approximately 1940 to around the time of Robert Heard's death in 2003. Some notable items include awards, degrees, and honors earned by Robert M. Heard. Administrative InformationConditions Governing AccessThough 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 CitationRobert M. Heard papers, ms4044, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in Other Repositories | ||||||||||||||||||