MSS 85-11
The Papers of Robert T. Barton, Jr. re: Law Alumni Association [1958-1980]
Overview
Small collection of correspondence (1958-1980) between Barton and University of Virginia President Edgar F. Shannon Jr., other UVA officials and the Law Alumni Association.
Dates |
1958-1980 [Inclusive] |
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Extents |
.3 Linear Feet |
Scope & Contents
This small collection consists of correspondence between Mr. Barton and University of Virginia officials, Law School Foundation administrators, and fellow classmates of the Law Class of 1914. The core of the collection relates to fundraising issues of the Annual Giving Program of the Law Alumni Foundation, 1958-1980.
Barton was a supportive alumni interested in the public image of UVA, the Law School, and the track team. Of particular interest are some letters that Mr. Barton wrote to Edgar P. Shannon, president of the University, regarding the University’s position on the Vietnam War (November 1969) and the student protests. There is also some correspondence regarding curriculum, a residence advisor, and other interesting issues related to UVA.
Collection Description
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Biographical / Historical
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
| fileFolder 1: Correspondence with University of Virginia President Edgar F. Shannon, Jr. re university’s policy and regulations; student demonstrations (1969); curriculum; correspondence with Craig B. Smith, Associate Professor of Speech Communication; corres | MSS 85-11, Box 1 |
| fileFolders 2-4: Correspondence re Law School and Law School Foundation fund-rising , 1958-1980 | MSS 85-11, Box 1 |