John Marshall quill pen presentation


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Collection Dates: 1963
Scope and Content Note: Audio recording of the presentation ceremony of John Marshall's quill pen to the University of Georgia.
Biographical Note: John Marshall (1755-1832) was fourth chief justice of the United States and principal founder of the U.S. system of constitutional law. For further information, see the article "John Marshall" at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Scope and Content A quill pen used by Chief Justice John Marshall was presented to the University of Georgia circa 1963 and is in the Hargrett Library along with paper documentation of the event.
Extent: 1 1/4" audiotape
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Related materials in other repositories: John Marshall Quill Pen, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

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