Law Library recordsRG.32.106

Law Library recordsRG.32.106


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Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

Arthur J. Morris Law Library
580 Massie Road
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
archives@law.virginia.edu
URL: http://archives.law.virginia.edu/

Repository
Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections
Identification
RG.32.106
Title
Law Library records 1978-2016
URL:
https://archives.lib.virginia.edu/ark:/59853/169311
Quantity
3 Linear Feet
Language
English .

Container List

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-78)
3 Linear Feet Record books and 2 photo albums
1915-1978
Scope and Contents

These records comprise record books from the library 1915-1953, (at which time accessioning was discontinued) and two photo albums - one of the dinner honoring Arthur J. Morris in 1971 and one for the dedication of the Law Library in 1974; also slides (60) of Phases I and II of the construction of North Grounds taken in June 1978.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These records were transferred to the archives in 1978.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-79)
1944-1976
Scope and Contents

Photographs, 1973-1979; correspondence re Hicks classification system, 1944-1961; library dedication booklet typescript, clippings re dedication of Law Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This addition to the Law Library records was transferred to the archives by Barbara Murphy (assistant librarian) in April of 1979.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-79.1)
1895-1920s
Scope and Contents

These historical records contain record books of acquisitions and circulation records, and copies of reports to the dean.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These record books were transferred to the archives in September of 1979.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-80)
1923-1963
Scope and Contents

This addition is comprised of photographs and Virginia Law Reviews.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These photos were transferred to the archives in 1980.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-81)
9.6 Linear Feet 24 boxes
1942-1981
Scope and Contents

RG 106-81 contains the office files of the University of Virginia Law Library from 1942 to 1981. Most of the material, however, pertains to the period 1955-1976, and gives details of the library's expansion and relocation in 1974. The great majority of the files relate to Frances Farmer's tenure as Law Librarian and include her personal memoranda and correspondence.

These records contain correspondence, invoices, order blanks, memoranda, minutes of committee meetings, publicity, brochures, gift registers, building plans, faculty publications and correspondence, advertisements,, University circulars, conference proceedings, and other material pertaining to the operating procedures of the Law Library.

Arrangement

The papers were placed in the Archives in essentially the order in which they were kept in the Law Librarian's office. As a chronicle of the growth and development of the Law Library, these records are quite valuable.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These records were transferred to the archives in 1981.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-83)
10 Linear Feet 10 cartons
1977-1982
Scope and Contents

This addition supplements the files of RG 106-81. They consist of working files from the office of Larry Wenger, Law Librarian.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Files received in 1983.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-84)
4 Linear Feet 4 cartons
1967-1979
Scope and Contents

This addition comprises Frances Farmer (Law Librarian) files on the building, AALL conventions, hiring, questionnaires, renovation of the Moot Court, blueprints, etc.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These files were transferred to the library in 1984.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-87)
.3 Linear Feet This addendum is in carton 4 of RG 106-87
1941-1975
Scope and Contents

This addition to the Records of the Law Library contains reports of library departments, ca. 1960's to 1976; correspondence with administrators and faculty, general correspondence.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Files were transferred to the archives in the Summer of 1987.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-91)
4 Linear Feet 2 boxes, 3 cartons
1975-1990
Scope and Contents

Working administraive files re government documents, cataloging department, Annual Reports, and other miscellaneous files.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred to the archives in 1991.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-05)
3 Linear Feet 2 boxes, plus 9 binders on the shelf
1980, 1989
Scope and Contents

These addition contains the Law Library Acquisitions Policy and the 1989 Sole Procurement Memorandum.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These files were transferred to the archives by Taylor Fitchett, Law Librarian, in October of 2005.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-05.1)
.3 Linear Feet 1 box
1999-2005
Scope and Contents

These files contain brochures, invitations, memorabilia of the annual art exhibits that the Law Library organizes.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-10)
.3` Linear Feet 1 box
1974-2008
Scope and Contents

These miscellaneous files contain Statistical Reports (2 folders), Law Library Reports to SCHEV, University of Virginia Collection Development Policy, renovation of 3rd floor of the library plans, and Special Collections Renovation.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These files were transferred to the archives by Joe Wynne in 2010. The library renovation files were found in Alison White's office.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-12)
1988-2007
Scope and Contents

RG 106-2012 comprises of blueprints of the Law School faculty offices renovations (2007 by Train & Partners Architects), the library offices suite proposal. Also a set of Course Evaluations Ratings by Instructor and Course ranging from 1988-1995, and 1998-2002.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These records were transferred to the archives by Michael Klepper and Diane Huntley in 2012.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-15)
.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
1985-1999
Scope and Contents

This small addition to the collection (1 box, .3 linear ft.) of documents was given to the archives by Joe Wynne, Systems Librarian, in July 2015 upon his retirement. Also added are some VHS tapes that Michael Klepper had videotaped in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Arrangement

The VHS tapes are stored in the media cabinet in Special Collections repository.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These files were transferred to the archives by librarians John Wynne and Michael Klepper in 2015.

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-17)
1940-2015
  • Memorandum re Library Budget signed by Barbara [Murphy]
    1987-09-18
  • One filing box with student evaluations [presumably students that worked for the library during Frances Farmer tenure]
  • Places of the Piedmont. Werner K. Sensbach 1923-2015. An exhibition of watercolors August 2016-June 2017. Brochure published by the School of Law Library, University of Virginia
  • From the Archives Alumni Weekend 2017 Brochure. (Brochure design and published by the Special Collections Department) (2 copies)
Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-20)
1967-2020
Scope and Contents

The records of the law library were transferred to the archives in 2018 and 2020. They pertained mainly to the tenure of Professor Larry Wenger, Law Librarian. The documents were in file cabinets in the basement of the library since 1998.

These records are divided in 3 subseries: Sub-series 1: Law Library Records Sub-series 2: Law School Records Sub-series 3: UVA Records Sub-series 4: National Center for Preservation Law records

Processing Information

The guide to these records is available in: General-Collections-Archives-RG 106_Library-RG 106-2020

  • Law Library Records
  • Law School Related Records
  • UVA Related Records
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624136] RG 32/106-20, Box 26
    National Center for Preservation Law Records
    1 Cubic Feet 1 archival carton
    1987-1997
    Processing Information

    This box is in Ivy.

    Scope and Contents

    National Center for Preservation Law – documents related to the center. Includes memoranda, correspondence and "Updates" (newsletter from the center).

    Biographical / Historical

    These records pertain to the Center for Preservation Law based in Washington, D.C. and the University of Virginia School of Library project to collect "the most comprehensive and distinguished collection of preservation law materials."

Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-21)
1985-2005
Scope and Contents

This small addition of administrative files was transferred to the archives by Kent Olson, Head Reference Librarian, in the Summer of 2021. It consist of 1 archival box, (.3 linear feet).

  • Arthur J. Morris Law Library, University of Virginia: "A User's Guide"
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    Dean's Update. Law School Advisory for the Dean's Council, Vol. VIII, No. 4,
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    Law School Telephone Directories – 1990-1991, 1994-2011
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    UVA Law Library Emergency Procedure and Disaster Plan
    1994
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    UVA Law Library Reference Manual, [1988]
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    UVA School of Law Faculty Directories: 1982, 1986, 1989, 1992-93; 1994-1995, 1997, 1990-2000
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    UVA School of Law Faculty Supplements: 1985-1999
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    UVA School of Law Directory First-Year Students, Graduate and Transfer Students – 1996, 1997, 1999 with Spring Enrollment Information Sheets; 2000; 2003: Fall 2003 Course Enrollment Information
  • Mixed Materials [35007008624144] RG 32/106-2021, Box 1
    UVA School of Law – Memoranda re Endowed Chairs (2001), Entry-Level Hires (2005)
Records of the Law Library (RG 32/106-22)
Mixed Materials [35007008624201] RG 32/106-2022, Box 1 1985-2013
Scope and Contents

Administrative files that were found in Carol Sue Wood desk upon her retirement. Mainly Technical Services files of the Law Library