Leibowitz, Samuel S., 1893-1978

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Samuel Simon Leibowitz earned his B.A. and his LL.B. from Cornell University (LL.B. 1915). As a lawyer, he defended, and ultimately exonerated, the Scottsboro Boys. He later became a judge on the New York Supreme Court, where he remained until mandatory retirement at age 76.

From the description of Samuel Simon Leibowitz papers, 1939-1976. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64072341

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creatorOf Leibowitz, Sam. Miscellaneous papers. Jacksonville University, Carl S. Swisher Library
creatorOf Leibowitz, Samuel Simon, 1893-1978. Samuel Simon Leibowitz papers, 1939-1976. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Ferry, Elinor. Papers, 1944-1988 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Sheldon Glueck papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Alabama. Dept. of Archives and History. Scottsboro boys trial and sentence records, 1932-1938. Alabama Department of Archives and History
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associatedWith Ferry, Elinor person
associatedWith Glueck, Sheldon, 1896- person
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Capital punishment
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Drug abuse
Judges
Juvenile delinquency
Lawyers
Narcotics
Prison reformers
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Birth 1893-08-14

Death 1978-01-11

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English

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