Seymour, Whitney North, 1901-1984

Whitney North Seymour (1901-1983) was a New York City trial lawyer who was active in numerous legal, civic, political, and social organizations. After receiving his law degree from Columbia University in 1923, Seymour joined the law firm of Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett. He became a partner in 1929 and was associated with the firm for the rest of his life. Seymour was active in legal groups and frequently served in official capacities. Among these were the American Bar Association (president 1960-1961), the American Bar Foundation (president 1960-1964), and the Legal Aid Society (president 1945-1950). Seymour was particularly noted for his activities on behalf of civil liberties and civil rights, and this is reflected in his participation in the American Civil Liberties Union (board member 1938-1953), the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the Special Committee on Individual Rights as Affected by National Security. Among the civic groups in which Seymour was active were the New York Community Trust, the Council on Library Resources, and Freedom House.

From the description of Whitney North Seymour papers, 1930-1983, bulk (1950-1980). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122378733

From the guide to the Whitney North Seymour papers, 1930-1983, 1950-1980, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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From the description of Reminiscences of Whitney North Seymour : oral history, 1977. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122569482