Alan N. Polasky papers, 1955-1976

Summary

Creator:

Polasky, Alan N., -1976

Abstract:

Professor of law at the University of Michigan. Papers include correspondence, speeches, and conference files largely concerning his interest in gift and estate tax law.

Extent:

5 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

85354 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections Staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The papers of Alan Polasky divide themselves into six series: Biographical, Correspondence, Professional affiliations, Speeches, Subject files and Material relating to the University of Michigan.

Biographical / Historical:

Alan N. Polasky became a professor of Law at the University of Michigan in 1957. Prior to coming to Michigan Polasky taught law at Northwestern University and practiced privately in Illinois and Iowa Polasky received his J.D. degree from the University of Iowa in 1951. That institution also awarded him a B.S. degree in accounting in 1947. Polasky became a certified public accountant in 1948.

Polasky's greatest areas of legal interest were in rules of evidence and estate law. In the latter he was recognized as a national expert. He spoke widely on the subject, and served as a member or chairman of several American Bar Association committees dealing with various aspects of estate planning. Polasky died suddenly in 1976.

Acquisition Information:

Donor number 5925 .

Physical Location:

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

Subjects

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Subjects:

Law.

Names:

University of Michigan -- Faculty.
University of Michigan -- Law School.