Mortimer C. Caplin CollectionMSS.04.5

Mortimer C. Caplin CollectionMSS.04.5


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Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

Arthur J. Morris Law Library
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University of Virginia
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Repository
Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections
Identification
MSS.04.5
Title
Mortimer C. Caplin Collection 1930-2014
URL:
https://archives.lib.virginia.edu/ark:/59853/106848
Quantity
9 Cubic Feet, 9 Hollinger boxes including Addendum [b]
Quantity
5 Volumes, 5 Bound Volumes of Spe
Quantity
3 items, 3 volumes of articles
Quantity
14 items, 14 scrapbooks
Quantity
24 Cubic Feet
Quantity
35 items, 35 Government Documents (in bound form)
Quantity
18 items, Printed Materials (in bound form)
Creator
Caplin, Mortimer M., 1916-2019
Language
English .
Abstract
Collection of profesional papers and personal memorabilia (1933-2014). Includes speeches, reports, photographs, certificates, scrapbooks.

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to Special Collections in 2004, December of 2013 and October 2017.


Scope and Contents

This collection reflects Mortimer M. Caplin's life during his years as a student at the University of Virginia and as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. It consists primarily of awards, photographs, certificates, articles, interviews, and newspaper clippings.

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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Mortimer M. Caplin Memorabilia
1936-1966
Scope and Contents

This first installment of the Mortimer M. Caplin Collection consists of memorabilia: three signed letters of President John F. Kennedy, photographs, certificates, resolutions, plaques. was received by Special Collections in September 2004

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Caplin Memorabilia was donated to Special Collections in September of 2004.

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Mixed Materials [35007008640611] MSS 04-5, Box 1
Commission as Ensign, United States Navy
1942-03-21
Mixed Materials [35007008640611] MSS 04-5, Box 1
Certificate of Satisfactory Service to Lieutenant Mortimer C. Caplin on active duty as member of the United States Naval Reserve during World War II
December 19, 1945
Mixed Materials [35007008640694] MSS 04-5, Box 2
White House Letter dated October 6, 1961 and pen used by President John F. Kennedy to sign the account numbering legislation (heart of IRS computer system)
October 6, 1961
Mixed Materials [35007008640694] MSS 04-5, Box 2
Two framed White House Letters dated October 17, 1962 and pens used by President John F. Kennedy to sign 1962 Revenue Laws H. R. 10620 and H. R. 10650
October 17, 1962
Mixed Materials [35007008640694] MSS 04-5, Box 2
Time Magazine, cover photograph
February 1, 1963
Mixed Materials [35007008640694] MSS 04-5, Box 2
United States Treasury Department Alexander Hamilton Award in recognition of Distinguished Leadership in the Treasury Department
July 9, 1964
Mixed Materials [35007008640629] MSS 04-5, Box 2
Tax Executive Institute Distinguished Service Award
September 20, 1964
Mixed Materials [35007008640629] MSS 04-5, Box 2
Certificate of the Commonwealth of Virginia appointing Mortimer C. Caplin member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia
March 18, 1992
Mixed Materials [35007008640629] MSS 04-5, Box 2
George Washington University Resolution on Service on the Board of Trustees
May 21, 1992
Mixed Materials [35007008640629] MSS 04-5, Box 2
Certificate of the Commonwealth of Virginia appointing Mortimer C. Caplin member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia
March 18, 1993
Mixed Materials [35007008640629] MSS 04-5, Box 2
The Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award Plaque, Washington, D. C
May 11, 1993
Mixed Materials [35007008640629] MSS 04-5, Box 2
Certificate of Service on University of Virginia Board of Visitors
March 2, 1997
Mixed Materials [35007008640637] MSS 04-5, Box 3
Congressional Record Tribute to Mortimer C. Caplin on Caplin Pavilion Dedication, signed by Sen. John Warner
June 12, 1997
Mixed Materials [35007008640637] MSS 04-5, Box 3
University of Virginia Law School Foundation Resolution on Service on Board of Trustees
November 3, 2000
Mixed Materials [35007008640637] MSS 04-5, Box 3
Congressional Record Tribute to Mortimer C. Caplin on Jefferson Medal in Law Award
Jul. 16, 2001
Mixed Materials [35007008640637] MSS 04-5, Box 3
Plaque: "A man of purpose", Washington Business Journal, Vol. 22, No. 15
April 15-21, 2003
Mixed Materials [35007008640637] MSS 04-5, Box 3
Congressional record Tribute to Mortimer C. Caplin on University of Virginia Commencement Speech, signed by Sen. Jon Warner
October 17, 2003
Mixed Materials [35007008640637] MSS 04-5, Box 3
University of Virginia Law School: "Profiles in Philanthropy". Tribute to Mortimer C. Caplin
n.d.
Photographs
Articles
Oversized Items
Photographs in Special Collections Photograph Collection
Addendum to the Mortimer C. Caplin Collection [a]
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Addendum to the Mortimer C. Caplin Collection [b]
1961-1964
Scope and Contents

This collection includes Mortimer Caplin's four bound volumes of his speeches (1961-1964), three bound volumes of articles written by Caplin, several scrapbooks that cover his career as IRS Commissioner, some correspondence, photographs, certificates, and several books and bound government documents.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Addendum (b) was received in December of 2013.

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Addendum to the Mortimer C. Caplin Collection [c]
1964-2014
General

Addendum (c) to the Mortimer M. Caplin collection consists of 20 binders (4 cartons, 1 archival box, 4 linear ft.) that contain drafts of texts to Mr. Caplin speeches dated 1964-1986, and 2003-2014. It seems that the binders between 1987 and 2002 had been lost in one of Mr. Caplin's office moves. This collection has a copy of the 1992 Report on The Future of the Arts at the University of Virginia and a framed collage that recognizes Mr. Caplin's association and generosity to the University of Virginia Law School. Indexes to the each of the binders have been scanned.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Law Library Special Collections department received this addition to the Mortimer Caplin Collection in October 13, 20176.

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