Sherman Minton Papers. 1949 - 1956. Subject Files, 1949 - 1956

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Sherman Minton Papers. 1949 - 1956. Subject Files, 1949 - 1956

1949-1956

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/201454

This series consists of printed and typed drafts of judicial opinions, memoranda, handwritten notes, letters, and other documents regarding certain cases that were brought before the U. S. Supreme Court during Sherman Minton's seven-year tenure as an Associate Justice. Justice Minton was assigned to write the majority opinion and deliver the judgment of the Court in almost all of these cases. In addition to typed and printed drafts of his opinions, this series includes handwritten notes and memoranda from other Justices stating their positions in the cases or suggesting changes in Minton's drafts. A few letters from the public commenting on Court decisions are also included. Filed at the end of the series is an index to all the letters, memoranda, and notes written by other Supreme Court Justices that appear in the series. This series only documents Minton's involvement in certain Supreme Court cases during his tenure as an Associate Justice. It does not contain material regarding other aspects of Minton's life or career in government.

3 linear feet, 11 linear inches

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Minton, Sherman, 1890-1965

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Sherman "Shay" Minton (October 20, 1890 – April 9, 1965) was a United States Senator from Indiana and later an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was a member of the Democratic Party. After attending college and law school, Minton served as a captain in World War I, following which he launched a legal and political career. In 1930, after multiple failed election attempts, and serving as a regional leader in the American Legion, he became a utility commissioner und...