Papers, 1909-1959.

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Papers, 1909-1959.

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Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts of speeches, photographs, memorabilia, legal papers, books, and other printed material by Léon R. Yankwich, pertaining to his career as a lawyer, judge, and author. Includes transcripts of trials, legal briefs, articles, drafts of books, newspaper clippings, and other printed materials relating to copyright law and other legal subjects. Includes manuscripts for his books It's libel or contempt if you print it and The nature of our freedom.

231 boxes (115.5 linear ft.)26 oversize boxes.

University of California, Los Angeles

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University of California, Los Angeles

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Yankwich, Léon R. (Léon René), 1888-

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Léon René Yankwich was born on Sept. 25, 1888 in Jassy, Roumania; LLB, Williamette Univ. in 1909; JD (1926), LLD (1929), Loyola Univ. (Los Angeles); came to the US in 1907; admitted to CA and OR bar, 1909; practiced law in Modesto, CA (1909-16) and LA (1916-27); judge, LA County Superior Court, 1927-35; judge, US District Court of the Southern District of CA, 1935-64; presided over one of the first cases under the Smith Act, as well as cases involving the ownership of the Elk Hills oil fields,...