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MSS 04-05

Mortimer C. Caplin Collection

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Dates

  • Creation: 1930-2014

Extent

  • 9 Cubic feet
  • 5 Volumes
    5 Bound Volumes of Spe
  • 3 Items
  • 14 Items
  • 24 Cubic feet
  • 35 Items
  • 18 Items

Abstract

Collection of profesional papers and personal memorabilia (1933-2014). Includes speeches, reports, photographs, certificates, scrapbooks.

Acquisition Information

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

Scope and Content

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.