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William J. Hughes, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-741031a

Scope and Contents

The collection is divided into three series:

1. Correspondence from 1920-1967.

2. Hughes' tenure as a law professor at Georgetown University.

3. Hughes' law practice and cases from 1919-1970.

Dates

  • 1919-1973

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Biographical note:

William Joseph Hughes, Jr., lawyer and educator, was born in Washington, D.C., 7 February 1897. He graduated with an A.B. in 1917, an LL.B. in 1920, and an LL.M. in 1921 all from Georgetown University.

Extent

28 Linear Feet (28 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. William J. Hughes, Jr., October 1974.

Title
William J. Hughes, Jr., papers
Status
Completed
Author
Anna T. Zakarija, Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
Date
1981
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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