John C. Townes papers, ca. 1887-1923 1901-1923.

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John C. Townes papers, ca. 1887-1923 1901-1923.

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Autograph and typescript manuscripts, galley proofs, notebooks, pamphlets, ephemera, newspapers, and news clippings relate to Townes' legal writings, teaching candidacy for the Texas Supreme Court (1912), religious activities and beliefs, and support of prohibition.

1.7 linear ft. (4 boxes)

University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research

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University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research

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University of Texas. School of Law

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Townes, John Charles, 1852-1923

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John C. Townes practiced law privately and served twice as state district judge before becoming professor of law at the University of Texas in 1896. In 1901, Townes became the first dean of the UT Law School. He soon resigned to teach full time but resumed the deanship in 1923. He authored several law books and was active in the founding of the University Baptist Church (Austin, Texas). From the description of John C. Townes papers, ca. 1887-1923 1901-1923. (University of Texas, Tarl...