Papers, 1890-1971.

Howard University. School of Law

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Howard University School of Law started as Howard University Law Department on January 6, 1869 under the leadership of Professor John Mercer Langston. In 1870, Langston was appointed dean. The department opened with six students, and increased to twenty-two by the close of the session on June 30, 1869. Initially, two years were required for the LL.B. degree. Ten of the two year students graduated on February 3, 1871 - eight of whom were admitted to practice in the District of Columbia on the ...

Houston, Charles Hamilton, 1895-1950

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African American attorney, educator, and advocate of civil rights and educational desegregation; vice-dean, Howard University School of Law (1929-1935). From the description of Papers, 1857-1950 ; (bulk 1922-1950). (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70941394 Biographical Note William LePre Houston 1870, May 14 ...

A. Mercer Daniel Law Library

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Daniel, A. Mercer (Allen Mercer), 1887-1976

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African American attorney, educator, and librarian at Howard University School of Law. From the description of Papers, 1890-1971. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70941384 Daniel's service to the Howard University School of Law lasted for more than thirty-five years. In 1923, Daniel took a part-time position in the law library, which eventually grew into a full-time career. Daniel served during a colorful period in the school'...