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Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. 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Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Powell Jr. Papers \n \n 1921-1998","001","The papers are\n 363 cu. ft. in extent.","The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts","LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died","The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers \n \n 1921-1998"],"collection_ssim":["Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. 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United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. 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Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. 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United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. 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United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952-1961\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026amp; Powell\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1958\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1961-1969\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember of Virginia State Board of\n Education\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1962\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRepresented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964-1965\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1966\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1965-1967\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1967-1968\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1970\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMember, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1969-1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, American Bar Foundation\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1971\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eOct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1972\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJune 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1987-1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1996\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1997\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1998\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAugust 25, Lewis F. 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Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. 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United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. 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CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. 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Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.2 Biographical \u0026amp; Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026amp; Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026amp; Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.5 Speeches \u0026amp; Writings, 1987-1995 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Materials by Form \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.1 Photos \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.2 Audio \u0026amp; Video Recordings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.3 Scrapbooks \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.4 Clippings \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.5 Printed Materials \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003eSeries 12.6 Artifacts \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged in twelve subgroups. There are also\n oversized materials that are housed separately for\n preservation purposes. The first eleven subgroups represent\n different aspects of Powell's life and career. The final\n subgroup contains series of materials by form. These materials\n had never been integrated into the preceding larger body of\n papers. Most series are divided into subseries. Further\n divisions beneath this level are common. \n 1. Biographical Materials, 1797, 1859, 1873, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.1 General, 1942-1983 \n Series 1.2 Biographical \u0026 Historical Memoranda,\n 1959- 1983 \n Series 1.3 Genealogical Materials, 1797,1859, 1873,\n 1951-1981 \n 2. Personal Papers, 1921-1996 \n Series 2.1 Correspondence, 1932- 1971 \n Series 2.2 Family Papers, 1941- 1996 \n Series 2.3 Education, 1921-1932 \n Series 2.4 Speeches, Statements and Writings, 1937-1971 \n 3. Military Service Papers, 1942- 1994 \n Series 3.1 World War II, 1942-1946 \n Series 3.2 Post World War II, 1946-1964 \n Series 3.3 Historical Studies \u0026 Interviews, 1971-\n 1994 \n 4. Law Firm (Hunton \u0026 Williams) Records, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.1 Correspondence, 1954,1958 \n Series 4.2 Memoranda, 1945-1972 \n Series 4.3 Forms File, 1945-1951 \n Series 4.4 Financial Statement, 1949-1954 \n Series 4.5 \"Housekeeping\" Records, 1949-1972 \n 5. Professional Associations, 1937- 1971 \n Series 5.1 American Bar Association, 1937-1971 \n Series 5.2 American Bar Foundation, 1960-1971 \n Series 5.3 American College of Trial Lawyers, 1958-1971 \n Series 5.4 American Judicature Society, 1958- 1963 \n Series 5.5 American Law Institute, 1947-1967 \n Series 5.6 Association of Life Insurance Counsel,\n 1957-1963 \n Series 5.7 National Center for State Courts, 1971 \n Series 5.8 Richmond Bar Association, 1946- 1966 \n Series 5.9 Virginia State Bar Association, 1948-1970 \n 6. Federal Commissions, Panels and Conferences,\n 1948-1971 \n Series 6.1 Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service, 1948-1952 \n Series 6.2 Joint Civilian Defense Orientation\n Conference, 1957- 1958 \n Series 6.3 Attorney General's Conference on Court\n Congestion and Delay In Litigation, 1958-1960 \n Series 6.4 President' s Commission On Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice, 1965-1967 \n Series 6.5 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1970 \n Series 6.6 Advisory Commission of the Federal Judiciary\n Center, 1971 \n 7. Civic Activities, 1946- 1971 \n Series 7.1 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 1946- 1960 \n Series 7.2 Richmond Charter Commission, 1947-1957 \n Series 7.3 American Cancer Society--Richmond Chapter,\n 1949- 1950 \n Series 7.4 Richmond School Board, 1950- 1962 \n Series 7.5 State Library Board (Virginia), 1954-1964 \n Series 7.6 Virginia Industrialization Group, 1958-1964,\n 1980 \n Series 7.7 Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges,\n 1959-1961 \n Series 7.8 Virginia State Board of Education, 1961- 1969\n Series 7.9 Virginia Magna Carta Commission, 1964-1965 \n Series 7.10 Commission On Constitutional Revision\n (Virginia), 1968-1971 \n 8. Board Memberships, 1937-1994 \n Series 8.1 Civic, 1940-1966 \n Series 8.2 Educational, 1937- 1994 \n Series 8.3 Corporate, 1946- 1972 \n 9. Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 \n Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956 \n Series 9.2 Walter Robertson Senate Campaign, 1965- 1966 \n Series 9.3 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Senate Campaign, 1970 \n 10. United States Supreme Court, 1968-1994 (bulk\n 1972-1987) \n Series 10.1 Papers re Nomination and Confirmation,\n 1968-1971 \n Series 10.2 Correspondence, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.3 Memoranda, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.4 Subject Files, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.5 Opinion Assignments, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.6 Supreme Court Cases, 1972-1987 \n Series 10.7 Speeches, Writings and Interviews, 1972-1987\n Series 10.8 Trips, 1972-1986 \n Series 10.9 Retirement, 1987 \n Series 10.10 Calendars, 1971-1987 \n 11. Retirement, 1987- 1998 \n Series 11.1 Correspondence, 1987-1998 \n Series 11.2 Subject Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.3 Habeas Corpus Committee, 1988-1992 \n Series 11.4 Teaching Files, 1988-1991 \n Series 11.5 Speeches \u0026 Writings, 1987-1995 \n Series 11.6 Case Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.7 Trip Files, 1987- 1996 \n Series 11.8 Appointment Calendars \n 12. Materials by Form \n Series 12.1 Photos \n Series 12.2 Audio \u0026 Video Recordings \n Series 12.3 Scrapbooks \n Series 12.4 Clippings \n Series 12.5 Printed Materials \n Series 12.6 Artifacts"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["LEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\n \n 1907\n Sept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\n \n \n 1925\n B.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026 Lee\n University\n \n \n 1931\n LL.B, Washington \u0026 Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\n \n \n 1932\n LL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026 Parker\n \n \n 1935\n Joined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026 Moore\n \n \n 1936\n Married Josephine Pierce Rucker\n \n \n 1938\n Jan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\n \n \n 1938-1941\n Instructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\n \n \n 1940\n Sept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1941\n Elected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\n \n \n 1942\n Volunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\n \n \n 1946\n Discharged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\n \n \n 1947\n July 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\n \n \n 1947-1948\n Chairman, Richmond Charter Commission\n \n \n 1948-1949\n President, Richmond Bar Association\n \n \n 1948-1952\n Special Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\n \n \n 1950\n Joined Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1952\n Sept. 14, Lewis F. Powell, III born\n \n \n 1952-1961\n Chairman, Richmond School Board\n \n \n 1954\n June 1 Became senior, named partner of Hunton,\n Williams, Gay, Moore \u0026 Powell\n \n \n 1958\n Member of American Bar Association delegation to\n Soviet Union\n \n \n 1961-1969\n Member of Virginia State Board of\n Education\n \n \n 1962\n Represented Albemarle Paper Manufacturing in\n Acquisition of Ethyl Corporation\n \n \n 1964-1965\n President, American Bar Association\n \n \n 1965-1966\n Member, National Advisory Committee on Legal\n Services to the Poor\n \n \n 1965-1967\n Member, President's Commission on Law Enforcement\n and Administration of Justice\n \n \n 1967-1968\n Member, Virginia Constitutional Revision\n Commission\n \n \n 1969-1970\n Member, Blue Ribbon Defense Panel; President,\n American College of Trial Lawyers\n \n \n 1969-1971\n President, American Bar Foundation\n \n \n 1971\n Oct. 21, Nominated to Supreme Court by President\n Nixon; Dec. 7, Nomination confirmed by Senate\n \n \n 1972\n Jan. 7, Sworn-in as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987\n June 26, Retired as Associate Justice of the\n Supreme Court\n \n \n 1987-1996\n Sat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as an\n extra judge\n \n \n 1996\n July 24 Josephine Rucker Powell died\n \n \n 1997\n Jan. 7, Powell Supreme Court Chambers\n closed\n \n \n 1998\n August 25, Lewis F. Powell Jr. died"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026amp; Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers document the life of this\n Richmond, Virginia attorney and Associate Justice of the\n United States Supreme Court. The papers span the years\n 1921-1998(some few items of family history pre-date this\n period)and document his legal career; military service in\n World War II; leadership positions in varied civic and\n professional organizations; and friendships and family\n relations. Documentation of his work as an attorney is\n limited, as client files remain with his former law firm,\n Hunton \u0026 Williams. At one hundred forty two cubic feet,\n Supreme Court case files, 1972-1987, constitute almost half of\n the collection."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2781,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-07-23T21:25:01.007Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eLEWIS F. POWELL, JR. CHRONOLOGY\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1907\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Born, Suffolk, Virginia\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eB.S. magna cum laude, Washington \u0026amp; Lee\n University\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.B, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University; Admitted\n to Virginia Bar\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1932\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLL.M, Harvard Law School; Joined Richmond Law\n Firm of Christian, Barton \u0026amp; Parker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond law firm of Hunton, Williams,\n Anderson, Gay \u0026amp; Moore\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMarried Josephine Pierce Rucker\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJan.1, Became partner of Hunton, Williams; July 1\n Josephine McRae (Jody) Powell born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1938-1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eInstructor in economics, Evening School of\n Business, University of Richmond\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1940\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 19, Ann Pendleton (Penny) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1941\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eElected Chairman, Junior Bar Conference, American\n Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1942\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVolunteered for service in Army Air\n Forces\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDischarged from Army with rank of colonel;\n resumed practice at Hunton, Williams\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJuly 1, Mary Lewis Gwathmey (Molly) Powell\n born\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1947-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eChairman, Richmond Charter Commission\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1949\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident, Richmond Bar Association\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1948-1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSpecial Assistant to the Attorney General re\n Selective Service\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1950\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJoined Richmond School Board\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSept. 14, Lewis F. 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