Accompanying text: The University of Virginia Law Library received its 200,000th volume on November 1, 1969. The book entitled "Criminal Law and its Processes" co-authored by Law School Dean Monrad G. Paulsen [fifth Dean of the School of Law [1968-1976]] was presented by Dean Paulsen to Law Librarian Frances G. Farmer in ceremonies held in the West Wing of the Law Library's main reading room in Clark Hall -- the same setting where on February 10, 1953 similar ceremonies where [sic] held for the presentation of the 100,000th volume. The Law Library had doubled its collection in 16 years. Preceding the 200,000th volume ceremonies Arthur J. Morris '01 [Class of 1901] the benefactor who provided funds for the Law Library's Morris Catalog Project was honored at breakfast ceremonies held in the Commonwealth Room of Newcomb Hall.
| Collection | RG 106 | Records of the Law Library |
|---|---|
| Box | Photograph Collection |
| Folder | Law Library 200,00th Volume Presentation, 1969 |
| Date | 1 November 1969 |
| Type | Photo - B&W |
| Genre | People |
| Use, Reproduction, and Publication of Materials |
