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Darrow, Clarence, 1857-1938

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1857 - 1938

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John T. Jacobs - Clarence Darrow papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Jacobs
Abstract

Letters from Chicago lawyer Clarence Darrow to attorney and judge John T. Jacobs of Greeley, Colorado. Letters provide documentation of friendship, professional collaboration, and a shared interest in reading, as well as news of Darrow's son Paul who was living in Greeley. Also includes other miscellaneous letters and an essay by F.O. Stanley in which, though a teetotaler, he argues against prohibition.

Dates: 1909-1926

Mary Field Parton-Clarence Darrow Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Parton
Abstract

Material relating to the friendship between Clarence Darrow and journalist Mary Field Parton, which includes sixty-one of his letters to her, several other letters, short articles by Darrow, clippings, and photographs. Included are numerous transcripts of Darrow's letters, a biographical sketch of Parton, and excerpts from her journal that refer to Darrow, all done by Parton's daughter Margaret Parton (Hussey).

Dates: 1909-1975

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  • Subject: Practice of law -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 20th century -- Sources X

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Correspondence -- 1901-1950 1
Correspondence -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 1901-1950 1
Judges -- Colorado -- Greeley 1
Lawyers -- Colorado -- Greeley 1
Lawyers -- Illinois -- Chicago 1