Lewis F. Powell correspondence and records, 1959/1971

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Lewis F. Powell Correspondence, WLU Coll. 0269, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
4 Linear Feet
Creator:
Powell, Lewis F., Cole, Fred Carrington, and Huntley, Robert E. R. (Robert Edward Royall)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Lewis F. Powell Correspondence, WLU Coll. 0269, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of correspondence of Lewis F. Powell, Jr. concerning Washington and Lee University from 1959-1970 and materials regarding his nomination to the United States Supreme Court in 1971.

Biographical / historical:

Lewis F. Powell, Jr. was an alumnus of Washington and Lee University, Class of 1929, Law class of 1931, and later a Trustee of the university. He most notably served as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1971-1987.

Processing information:

Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (3/26/2002)

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard