College of Law Records
This collection houses correspondence, legal documents, articles, and other materials documenting the University of Tennessee's Office of Legal Counsel and College of Law between 1927 and 1944.
Dates
- 1927-1944 July
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses correspondence, legal documents, articles, and other materials documenting the University of Tennessee's Office of Legal Counsel and College of Law between 1927 and 1944.
Biographical/Historical Note
The University of Tennessee's College of Law was created in 1890 and graduated its first class in 1891. It was originally located in South College (on the Hill), but was moved to Tennessee Hall in 1927 and to the George C. Taylor Law Center in 1950. By 1997, the original building was completely renovated and a new addition was added. The College began publishing the Tennessee Law Review in 1922, and it served as the Tennessee Bar Association's official publication until 1953. By 1937, the College was one of only two institutions in Tennessee accredited by the American Bar Association. The College opened its Legal Clinic in 1947, and today the clinic is the longest-running one in the country.
Arrangement
This collection consists of two boxes.
Acquisition Note
These records are property of the University of Tennessee's Archives.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository