EMORY UNIVERSITY. SCHOOL OF LAW.
Emory Law School photograph collection, 1916-1990

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Related Materials in This Repository

L-001 – Emory Law School Historical Information collection

L-025 – MacMillan Law Library records

L-032 – Emory Law School memorabilia collection

Source

Artificial collection: Collection was compiled from various sources by Emory University Archives staff.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], Emory Law School photograph collection, Emory Law Archives, Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library, Emory University.

Processing

Processed by Emily Corbin, June 2019.

Administrative History

The Emory University School of Law was established in 1916. The Emory Board of Trustees named the new enterprise L.Q.C. Lamar School of Law. Lamar had graduated from Emory College in 1845 and had a distinguished career as a statesman, scholar and lawyer. The law and theology schools were the first academic buildings completed on the Emory Quadrangle. In 1919, the law school hired its first dean, Samuel C. Williams. By 1923, the American Bar Association classified Emory as a "Class A" school.

In 1972, the present day Gambrell Hall was constructed and named in honor of E. Smythe Gambrell's parents. E. Smythe Gambrell, joined the adjunct faculty in 1924 and served on the faculty until the eve of World War II. The Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library, adjacent to Gambrell Hall, opened its doors in 1995.

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of photographs of subjects related to Emory University School of Law. The majority of these photographs are of faculty members and Law Day activities. There are also a number of photographs of alumni and students, as well as photographs of administrators, buildings, and activities and events including commencement and the presentation of various awards.

Arrangement Note

Arranged by date.