William J. Pierce papers, 1930s-1990 (bulk 1950s-1960s)

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William J. Pierce papers, 1930s-1990 (bulk 1950s-1960s)

Files relating to his work with the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; also biographical and personal materials, including correspondence from conservationist Genevieve Gillette and summary of an interview with General Leslie R. Groves regarding post-World War II legislation on atomic energy.

6 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8224903

Bentley Historical Library

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Groves, Leslie R. (Leslie Richard), 1896-1970

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Lieutenant General Leslie Richard Groves Jr. (17 August 1896 – 13 July 1970) was a United States Army Corps of Engineers officer who oversaw the construction of the Pentagon and directed the Manhattan Project, a top secret research project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II. The son of a U.S. Army chaplain, Groves lived at various Army posts during his childhood. In 1918, he graduated fourth in his class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned into the ...

National conference of commissioners on uniform State laws

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Gillette, Genevieve, 1898-

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, Landscape architect, speaker and lobbyist on behalf of conservation and beautification, president of the Michigan Parks Association, and member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Recreation and Natural Beauty during the Johnson Administration. From the description of Genevieve Gillette papers, 1914-1987 (bulk 1951-1980). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418340 Genevieve Gillette was instrumental in the development of Michi...

University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...

PIERCE, WILLIAM J.

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Professor of law at the University of Michigan; president and executive director of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. From the description of William J. Pierce papers, 1930s-1990 (bulk 1950s-1960s) (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 79152874 ...

University of Michigan. Law school

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Please consult the history found in the finding aid for the Law School (University of Michigan) Records . From the guide to the [Law School (University of Michigan) publications], 1859-2011, (Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan) Interviews of retired Law School faculty conducted by Enid Galler. From the description of Law School (University of Michigan) oral history interviews, 1988-2002. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778476 ...