John D. Humphries writings, circa 1939.

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John D. Humphries writings, circa 1939.

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One bound typescript, Historical Articles by John D. Humphries, containing various articles and radio announcements by Atlanta Circuit Court Judge, John D. Humphries. Topics include the the development of the court system of Georgia, lotteries in Georgia, judges of the Superior Courts of Fulton and Dekalb counties, representation of Fulton and Dekalb counties in the U.S. Congress, history of Atlanta from 1732 to the 1850s, history of the Georgia Code, and Americanism.

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