Stevens, Harold A., 1907-1990

The late Justice Harold A. Stevens was born on John's Island, South Carolina. He was the first Roman Catholic African American to hold several judicial positions in successively higher courts in New York State (NYS). He was appointed to the NYS Supreme Court (1957), to the NYS Appellate Division (1968), NYS Court of Appeals (1974), and the Appellate Division (1977) from which he retired.

From the description of Harold A. Stevens papers, 1907-1990 bulk(1936-1990). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485749

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