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Lockett Litigation Case

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 33

Scope and Contents

From the File:

Cases. Alphabetical arrangement from A to Miscellaneous.

Dates

  • From the Collection: 1890 - 1964

Extent

From the Collection: 28 Cubic Feet (28 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

War veteran Oliver Lockett (Negro) (shell-shocked veteran of WWI) was awarded compensation bonus for his service. Part of compensation was 50 acre farm which fell in "greatest oil field in Texas". Lockett declared "incompetent" and quarrel ensued over the guardianship of Lockett and his property. "A minor public scandal" 1941 - 1942.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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