Randolph Godfrey Phillips papers, 1956-1982
Collection context
- Creator:
- Phillips, Randolph Godfrey, 1911-1982
- Extent:
- 20.5 linear feet (44 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, notes, manuscripts, legal documents, transcripts, and printed materials of Phillips. Correspondents include George McGovern, Edmund Muskie, J.W. Fulbright, and William Ruckelshaus. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, legal documents, and transcripts illustrating Phillips' legal career, including papers from the Four Seasons Securities Laws Litigation and from Phillips' lawsuits against Alleghany Corporation, Investors' Diversified Services (a company controlled by Alleghany), and the American Stock Exchange. Also, the papers of the National Committee for Impeachment, of which Phillips was chairman.
- Biographical / historical:
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Attorney pro se (acted as an attorney for himself even though he was not a lawyer by training). Columbia College, 1931.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-44. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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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.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu