Judge William F. Cercone Collection, 1938-2004.

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Judge William F. Cercone Collection, 1938-2004.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/657063578

The collection has materials ranging from photographs from various events throughout Judge Cercone's career, personal scrapbooks, personal and professional correspondence, papers from several international trips, papers from organizations and causes he supported, and various newspaper clippings and newsletters relating to his personal and professional interests. It also containes speeches, court documents, and miscellaneous materials related to his professional and personal life. The bulk of the materials are from 1960-1990.

329 linear ft. (54 acid free boxes)

Duquesne University Library, Gumberg Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7947195

Duquesne University Library, Gumberg Library

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