George Whitfield Jack papers, 1882-1933.

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George Whitfield Jack papers, 1882-1933.

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This collection consists of handwritten and typed personal and professional correspondence, newspaper clippings, a wedding announcement, family papers, obituaries and other biographical information, photographs and poems. The bulk of the correspondence is between G. W. Jack and Edwin L. Stephens, the first president of Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute, later known as University of Southwestern Louisiana, in Lafayette, La. Judge Jack wrote in a casual, often humorous style.

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Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Jack, George Whitfield.

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George Whitfield Jack (1875-1924) was born in Natchitoches, La., the son of Col. William Houston Jack and Mary Catherine Whitfield. Graduating from Tulane University Law School in 1898, he began law practice in Shreveport. He was appointed to his position of United States District Judge, Western District of Louisiana, by President Woodrow Wilson in 1917. He was married to Roberta Pegues Jack; they had three children (Whitfield, Welborn, and Stuart). He was considered popular and successful, hand...

United States. District Court (Louisiana : Western District)

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Stephens, Edwin Lewis, 1872-1938

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Edwin Lewis Stephens was a Louisiana educator and university administrator. He held teaching positions at Northwestern State College of Louisiana in Natchitoches, La., and at other Louisiana institutions before becoming the first president of Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute in Lafayette, La. From the description of Edwin Lewis Stephens memorabilia, 1894-1937 (bulk 1899-1937). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 317952950 From the description of Edwi...