Yale Professor Opponent of Court Plan

Date1937

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 8 9/16in. (16.5 x 21.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 11/16 x 8 9/16in. (17 x 21.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Minneapolis Public Library

DescriptionA middle-aged man is seated at a desk, evidently in a courtroom. He wears a suit jacket, vest, necktie, and shirt. He holds a typewritten document, fastened with a paperclip. Additional papers and documents are in front of him. Additional men are in the background, which is out of focus.

Object number2001.136.13

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in green ink, "APR 6 1937 PM".InscribedOn verso, mimeographed label, "WATCH YOUR CREDIT LINE: / PHOTO FROM WIDE WORLD PHOTOS: / YALE PROFESSOR OPPONENT OF COURT PLAN / WASHINGTON D.C.-Photo shows Professor Edwin Borchard, / Professor of Constitutional Law of Yale University as / he appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as / an opponent of the administrations's Court Plan. / WB 2356-A 3-31-37-SS".

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