American Association for the Comparative Study of Law records, 1950-1972

Summary

Creator:

American Association for the Comparative Study of Law.

Abstract:

Records of the editor of the journal of the American Association for the Comparative Study of Law.

Extent:

27 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

8523 Bo 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

These are the records primarily of editors of the American Journal of Comparative Law. From 1951 to 1966, University of Law School professor Hessel Yntema was editor. He was also vice president of the association. Yntema was followed as editor by professor Alfred Conard. The records include manuscripts of writings submitted to the journal, board of directors' minutes, correspondence, treasurer's reports, and topical files. Much of these files remain unprocessed.

Biographical / Historical:

In 1951, representatives from ten law schools and the American Foreign Law Association joined together as the first sponsor members of the American Association for the Comparative Study of Law. The name was later changed to the American Society of Comparative Law. In 1952, the organization began publishing the American Journal of Comparative Law.

Acquisition Information:

The records were transferred to the library from the Legal Research Department of the Law School of the University of Michigan (donor no. 5288 ).

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Physical Location:

Portions located in offsite storage; prior notification required for access.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Law.