[Papers 1947-1988] [manuscript] [1947-1988]

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[Papers 1947-1988] [manuscript] [1947-1988]

Reese's papers document the years between 1947-1988. They include information on his professional life as a law professor and legal scholar. The collection consists of correspondence, both incoming and outgoing; article drafts (handwritten and typed) and offprints from scholarly journals; speeches; research notes; teaching materials; clippings; papers; proposals; memoranda; book reviews; meeting minutes; statistical information; legislative papers; and books. Significant topics include the Hague Conference on Private International Law; the Restatement, second, Conflict of laws; and the development of the Law school admission test.

12 linear ft. (24 boxes)

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Reese, Willis L. M., 1913-1990.

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Willis Livingston Mesier Reese, b. June 16, 1913; d. July 9, 1990. B.A. 1935 summa cum laude, Yale College; LL. B. 1938 Yale Law School; LL. D. 1972 Louvain. He began his career as a clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. Reese practiced law for two years before enlisting the Army following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Promoted to Captain, he worked in the Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence departments. Upon discharge from the service, he joined the faculty of Columbia University ...

Hague Conference on Private International Law

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