GREGORY, CLEBURNE E., 1911-1982.
Cleburne E. Gregory legal files, 1946-1947

Emory University

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Descriptive Summary

Creator: Gregory, Cleburne E., 1911-1982.
Title: Cleburne E. Gregory legal files, 1946-1947
Call Number:Manuscript Collection No. 604
Extent: 2 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:Legal files of attorney Cleburne E. Gregory of Atlanta, Georgia. Includes briefs and research notes prepared by attorneys involved in the cases, reports of fees and expenses, affidavits, general correspondence, and master files of all papers submitted to the courts.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

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Source

Gift, 1982.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], Cleburne E. Gregory legal files, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

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Biographical Note

Cleburne E. Gregory (1911-1982), attorney, was a graduate of Emory University and the University of Georgia School of Law. He was one of the founders of Arnall, Golden & Gregory law firm in Atlanta (Ga.) and served as a assistant attorney general under Attorney General Ellis Arnall in the late 1930's.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of legal documents from the files of Cleburne E. Gregory pertaining to Georgia court cases regarding the 1946 two governor controversy and the legality of the county unit system from 1946-1947.

The two governor's case involved M.E. Thompson, Ellis Arnall, and Herman Talmadge in the 1946 battle for governor and the county unit case in which an attempt was made to overturn the county unit system. Includes briefs and research notes prepared by attorneys involved in the cases, reports of fees and expenses, affidavits, general correspondence, and master files of all papers submitted to the courts.

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Box Folder Content
1 1 Tucker vs. Brackin
1 2 Turman, et al. vs. Fortson, et al. (affidavits)
1 3 Statements and biographical data-Turman, et. al vs. Fortson, et al.
1 4 Turman
1 5 Statutory law
1 6 Tredennick, Incorporated
1 7 Exhibits, County unit case
1 8 Printing requirements-U.S. Supreme Court
1 9 Appeal papers-Turman, et al. vs. Fortson et al.
1 10 Receipts and paid bills-expenses Turman, et al. vs. Fortson et al.
1 11 Judge Reid's brief and notes
1 12 Final brief-H.H. Perry Jr.
1 13 Re: Fee and itemized expense in Thompson v. Talmadge
1 14 Executive orders, appointments re : Thompson v. Talmadge
1 15 The Fulton National Bank of Atlanta v. Philip Landrum, Herman Talmadge and M.E. Thompson-#15798
1 16 Mr. Thompson's brief and notes
1 17 Miscellaneous briefs prepared by various sources in #17597-Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge
1 18 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Briefs on Declaratory Judgment
1 19 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Citations b counsel for Talmadge
1 20 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Briefs on interpretation of constitutional provision
1 21 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Brief on Power of courts
1 22 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Brief, Tom Burch, on interpretation
1 23 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Brief: Croom Partridge
1 24 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Briefs on injunctive relief
1 25 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, #15,797
2 1 Copies of resolutions inre. Thompson v Talmadge
2 2 Brief for plaintiffs in error, Thompson v. Talmadge, #15797
2 3 Arnall-Thompson v. Talmadge, Briefs on subject matter jurisdiction
2 4 Brief on behalf of Herman Talmadge, #157797
2 5 Thompson, et al. v. Talmadge #15797, copies of final brief
2 6 Thompson v. Talmadge (Gregory Research)
2 7 M.E. Thompson, Lieutenant Governor et al. v. Herman Talmadge, # 17597, Superior Court of Georgia, Briefs (original)
2 8 General correspondence, Turman, et al. v. Fortson, et al.
2 9 Master File, papers filed with courts, #1 part
2 10 Inre Turman, et al. v. Fortson-3 Judge Opinion-District Court of U.S. Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division
2 11 Turman, et al. v. Fortson, et al., Amendment to Complaint No. 3013 (2nd suit) papers requiring signature of judge
2 12 Turman v. Duckworth
2 13 Cook, et al. v. Fortson, et al.
2 14 Byers, Grover C., et al. v. Thompson, M.E. #15792
2 15 Amicus Curiae, Paul K. Bryan
2 16 Extra copies of papers filed with the courts
2 17 Colgrove papers
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