James Shannon Papers

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James Shannon Papers

This small collection contains the materials pertaining to the creation of James Shannon's monograph "Texas and the Ten Billion Dollar Jury," including draft edits, notes and correspondence with publishing houses and law firms. The Prentice Hall materials are of particular interest as they demonstrate the process of getting a book published.

3 boxes, 3 linear feet

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