William Harvey Reeves papers, 1919-1977

Creator:
Reeves, William Harvey, 1895-1970
Extent:
1 box 1 box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Correspondence, manuscripts, and printed material by and about Reeves. Included are single letters from Justice William O. Douglas and Jesus De Galindez, printed articles by Reeves on law and his manuscript article on the U.S. treatment of enemy property after World War II, printed works by others on international law and international reparations in 1945.

Biographical / historical:

New York State lawyer and international legal adviser to the United States Treasury and State Departments during World War II. After receiving his A.B. and A.M. from the University of Pennsylvania, he lectured in Banking and Economy at Columbia in 1920 while attending the Law School where he received his L.L.B. in 1925. He was admitted to the New York bar in 1926 and maintained a private law practice in New York City from 1926 to 1941, while continuing his lectures at Columbia's Business School. In 1954 he received the Columbia Bicentennial Silver Medallion for his work in international law. He served as chairman of the committee on international law in the courts, 1963-1968, and was a participant in the White House Conference on International Cooperation in 1965.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William Harvey Reeves papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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