Townes, John Charles, 1852-1923
Variant namesJohn C. Townes practiced law privately and served twice as state district judge before becoming professor of law at the University of Texas in 1896. In 1901, Townes became the first dean of the UT Law School. He soon resigned to teach full time but resumed the deanship in 1923. He authored several law books and was active in the founding of the University Baptist Church (Austin, Texas).
From the description of John C. Townes papers, ca. 1887-1923 1901-1923. (University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library). WorldCat record id: 80672850
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| referencedIn | University of Texas. School of Law. University of Texas School of Law history files, 1889-1992, undated. | University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research | |
| referencedIn | University of Texas School of Law History Files, 1889-1992, undated | Rare Books & Special Collections, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research, The University of Texas at Austin | |
| referencedIn | Butte, George C. (George Charles), 1877-1940. Butte, George Charles, papers, 1896-1938. | University of Texas Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Townes family Bible record, 1782-1876. | Library of Virginia | |
| creatorOf | Townes, John Charles, 1852-1923. John C. Townes papers, ca. 1887-1923 1901-1923. | University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research |
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