Joseph C. Hutcheson, Jr. papers, ca. 1853-1979 1900-1970.

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Joseph C. Hutcheson, Jr. papers, ca. 1853-1979 1900-1970.

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A large part of the collection relates to Hutcheson's service on the Ango-American Committee of Inquiry on Jewish Problems in Palestine and Europe (1922-1968, bulk 1944-1948; 3 linear ft.). It includes correspondence; memoranda; photographs; printed documents; publications; speeches by Hutcheson; transcripts of hearings held in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East; and reports by the committee and by other bodies. Personal & business materials (1853-1979, bulk 1900-1970; 2.7 linear ft.) include correspondence, documents, and clippings relating to Hutcheson's personal, business, legal, judicial, professional, civic, and family affairs. Correspondence with fellow judges and court officials relate to Fifth Circuit administration, his retirement in 1964, his judicial philosophy, and his possible appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, and includes a folder of correspondence with Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Speech & article materials (1893, 1894-1960; 1.3 linear ft.) include drafts and correspondence. Printed materials (1920-1970; 3 linear ft.) include Hutcheson's legal articles, published copies of his speeches, articles about Hutcheson, and publications on Palestine.

10.5 linear ft.

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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