John Lord O'Brian Papers 1892-1973.

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John Lord O'Brian Papers 1892-1973.

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John Lord O'Brian was a University at Buffalo Law School graduate, a distinguished lawyer, and a prominent public servant for whom the Law School building is named. Chronicling O'Brian's long and productive life from 1874 to 1973, the papers span the years of his legal career and public service activities. The papers include legal memoranda, opinion letters, personal notes, personal correspondence, published articles, photographs, honorary medals and other memorabilia. They are organized according to some of the major activities in which O'Brian was involved.

62 manuscript boxes, 12 oversize boxes; (Approximately 37 linear feet.)

SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo

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SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo

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