Nancy Wechsler papers, 1935-2007.

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Nancy Wechsler papers, 1935-2007.

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_10391992

The Nancy Wechsler Papers collects a portion of the work and interests of lawyer Nancy Wechsler. The collection holds her writings, work with professional organizations, correspondence, and work with several government organizations including accusations pertaining to her loyalty while doing this work. Of particular note are the oral histories Wechsler gave and the memoir she wrote detailing her family's history, Communist experience, legal work, and public affairs. The oral histories and memoir also cover her civil rights work and work as a copyright and intellectual property lawyer. The collection also contains Wechsler's FOIA file.

3 linear ft. (4 document boxes, 1 flat box)

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6347028

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Wechsler, Nancy, 1916-2009

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BIOGHIST REQUIRED Nancy F. Wechsler began her studies at Columbia's Law School in 1937, just 10 years after women were first admitted. She was awarded both a James Kent Scholarship and the John Ordroneaux Prize in recognition of her academic achievement and graduated in 1940. She went on to become one of the first women admitted to the New York State bar. BIOGHIST REQUIRED Wechsler worked for several federal agencies after graduating from Columbia. After spending some ti...

Wechsler, James A. (James Arthur), 1915-1983

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Newspaper editor. From the description of Reminiscences of James Arthur Wechsler : oral history, 1968. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122481245 ...