Charles E. Clark papers, 1934-1939

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Clark, Charles E., 1889-1963
Title
Charles E. Clark papers
Dates
1934-1939 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
01134
Summary
Charles E. Clark serviced as a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit between 1939 and 1963. Collection contains correspondence, memoranda, and briefs on two antitrust court cases.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Charles E. Clark serviced as a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit between 1939 and 1963. After graduating from Yale Law School in 1913, Clark opened his private practice in New Haven, Connecticut where he also served in the House of Representatives. In 1938, he was appointed Special Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice. Clark received his nomination for a federal appointment by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 which he remained in up until his death in 1963.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains a brief on the Nebbia vs. State of New York case of 1934 and correspondence and memoranda regarding the Helvering vs. Gerhardt antitrust case of 1938.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Charles E. Clark in October 1962.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Charles E. Clark at the date of processing.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

InventoriesReturn to Top

The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 1 box.

Container(s) Description
Box
1

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Antitrust investigations.
  • Antitrust law.
  • Circuit courts.
  • Courts.
  • Judges.
  • Judicial power.