History of the Federal Judiciary


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Research Collections

Catron, John

Supreme Court of the United States (1837-1865)

Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.

James Knox Polk papers, 1775-1891; 39 linear ft. (20,500 items); finding aid; correspondence.

The Carl Brent Swisher collection of research materials relating to Roger B. Taney, 1836-1962; 12,250 items; finding aid; represented.

Tennessee State Library and Archives
Nashville, Tenn.

Brown-Ewell papers, 1852-1883; 300 items and 5 v.; finding aid; represented.

James Knox Polk papers, 1825-1849; ca. 2 ft. (ca. 800 items); finding aid; correspondence.

Yeatman-Polk collection, ca. 1800-1970; ca. 48 ft. (ca. 35,000 items and 60 vols.); finding aid; represented.

Virginia Historical Society
Richmond, Va.

Edward Bates papers, 1778-1872; 88 items; correspondence.

 

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