Karl N. Llewellyn Papers, 1890-1983 (inclusive)

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Author / Creator:Llewellyn, Karl N. (Karl Nickerson), 1893-1962.
Description:89.25 linear feet (174 boxes)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Print Archives/Manuscripts
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4617392
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Varying Form of Title:Llewellyn, Karl N. papers
Notes:The collection is open for research, with the exception of material in Series XXV. This series contains restricted student materials, and is restricted for 80 years from date of record creation.
Series XXIII, Audiovisual, does not include an access copy for the audio and video recordings. Researchers will need to consult with staff before requesting these items.
Karl N. Llewellyn (1893-1962) was a scholar of jurisprudence and a major proponent of the school of legal realism. He practiced law and taught at Yale and Columbia before arriving at the University of Chicago Law School in 1951. He worked on American Indian law, and was one of the leading drafters of the Uniform Commercial Code. The collection includes material pertaining to Karl N. Llewellyn's research, writing, and teaching; material relevant to his professional activities; writings of others collected by Llewellyn; correspondence; personal ephemera; papers of family members; photographs, audio recordings and transcripts; and videos. Materials date between 1890 and 1983, with the bulk of the material dating between 1914 and 1962.
Cite as:When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Llewellyn, Karl N. Papers, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
Cumulative Index / Finding Aids Note:Finding aid available in the Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library, 1100 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637.