Papers, 1891-1946.

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Papers, 1891-1946.

Contains professional correspondence (1891-1908); manuscripts and typescripts (1891-1914) of his extensive published works; also includes case files from his early law practice (1890's), lecture notes from law courses he taught, speeches (1895-1946) and memorabilia (1905-1914).

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Lewis, William Draper, 1867-1949

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William Draper Lewis was born in Philadelphia in 1867. In 1891 he received both a law degree and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He lectured in economics at Haverford College from 1890 to 1896, while also assuming the role of instructor in legal history at the Wharton School in 1891. In 1896 Lewis joined the law department at the University of Pennsylvania as dean of the school and professor of law. Under Lewis' leadership the law school flourished as he recruited new f...

University of Pennsylvania. Law school

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The University of Pennsylvania Law Review is the oldest law review in the United States, continuously published since 1852. The Review is published by second and third year law students at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and is currently published seven times per year, each issue containing articles, reviews, comments, and notes on various topical legal issues. It is one of five law journals at Penn Law School and is the fifth most cited law journal in the world. ...