Justice William O. Douglas #79, Justice Frank Murphy #80
Douglas autographed an undated 4 x 5 card. There are two photographs of this Justice who shows he has fully recovered from polio.
On March 15, 1937, Frank Murphy, Governor of the State of Michigan signs and dates his signature. On this board Murphy is depicted dressed for a night on the town in a tuxedo and a top hat.
William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1960)
William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1960) Douglas autographs the back of one of his checks dated April 11, 1967. Douglas is captured in a photograph with others and with friends hiking as well as listening to arguments
Justice William Brennan, Jr. #90 (1906-1997)
Justice Brennan autographs a 1950 first day cover. Brennan also has two photographs and a color photograph as well as a photograph celebrating his life in the law. Brennan was nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower, and he was known for his outspoken progressive views.
Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. #99 (1972 -1987) and Justice William Rehnquist #100 (1924-1987)
This board presents the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Warren Burger #99 welcoming two new justices to the United States supreme court.
Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. #99 (1972 -1987) and Justice William Rehnquist #100 (1924-1987).
Justice William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1980), Justice Frank Murphy #80 (1890-1949)
Justice William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1980), Justice Frank Murphy #80 (1890-1949)
Justice Stephen Field #38 (1816-1899), Justice William Strong #40 (1808 -1895)
Justice Stephen Field #38 (1816-1899), Justice William Strong #40 (1808 -1895)
William Howard Taft #69
Chief William Howard Taft #69 ( 10th Chief Justice, 27th President of the United States). Chief Taft autographs a letter on letterhead of the war department dated and signed by the future President and Chief Justice on December 28, 1906. Included on the 26 x 34’ board are 7 photographs or prints.
Associate Justice William R. Day #59
Associate Justice William R. Day #59 autographs a check made on an account from the City National Bank dated April 5th, 1890, Justice Day is depicted well dressed in his office or chambers in large prints and heavy clothing. A photographer also caught justice day walking down the steps of a cold Washington winter storm with an overcoat and hat.
Lewis F. Powell, Jr. #99 (1907-1998) And William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005)
On January 7, 1972, the two associate Justices to the Supreme Court nominated by President Richard Nixon, were Lewis F. Powell, Jr. #99 (1907-1998) And William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005).
Chief William Rehnquist #100
Future 12th Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone #73 autographs a prepared Chambers Card dated April 15, 1931. (He did not become Chief until 1941, 10 years after he executed this card.) Owen Roberts autographs a letter on January 8, 1943 (two years before his retirement) to J. F. T. O’Connor the same United States District Court Judge from Los Angeles, CA. that communicated with Justice Frankfurter (that letter is on United States Supreme Court Letterhead.
8th Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase #39
8th Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase #39 is depicted in the center on the front page of harper’s weekly dated December 24, 1864. On April 27, 1867, he is depicted sitting as chief justice flanked by other members of the court (the artist depicted but 5 Justices, but the court of 1867 had nine.)
Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. #90 (1906-1997)
Justice Brennan was the offspring of Irish immigrants that met after they came to the U. S. Justice Brennan went to Harvard Law at the top of his class. He was an effective jurist Chief Warren used his talent frequently Brennan signs a chambers card dating it Feb. 16, 1982.
Justice William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1980)
This letter written by William O. Douglas was written to our familiar Carrol dated May 31, 1962, but not on Supreme Court letterhead but on the stationary of the cheat mountain club, cheat bridge, Randolph County, west Virginia. The letter tells her where he is going and quite candidly requests: “come see me.” The letter is signed Bill Douglas.
William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1980)
This board contains a letter dated May, 22 without a year marked. It was written on a plain sheet of paper and mailed within an envelope from the United States Supreme Court postmarked May 22, 1962. within it’s confines Justice Douglas notes: “It was such a joy seeing you.” his letter is signed “ Bill Douglas.”
William O. Douglas #79 (1939-1975)
THIS BOARD CONTAINS A LETTER DATED MAY, 22 WITHOUT A YEAR MARKED. IT WAS WRITTEN ON A PLAIN SHEET OF PAPER AND MAILED WITHIN AN ENVELOPE FROM THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT POSTMARKED MAY 22, 1962. WITHIN IT’S CONFINES JUSTICE DOUGLAS NOTES: “IT WAS SUCH A joy seeing you.” His letter is signed “bill Douglas.”
William O. Douglas. #79 (1939-1975)
On May 17, 1962 Douglas writes a letter in which miss Carrol becomes dearest Carrol. The letter is written on unclassified rag paper but is mailed in the confines of the envelope prepared by the United States Supreme Court.
Also included on the board is a picture of Justice Douglas in his robe.
William Henry Moody #60 (1853-1917) & William R. Day #59 (1849-1923)
Justice Moody was one who held positions in all three branches of government. Moody and his family all came to Massachusetts from England as puritans
William R. Day #59 (1849-1923). Justice day was from Ohio and graduated from Michigan law. Day was selected to negotiate the end of the Spanish American War.
William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005)
Woodbury was obsessive about his studies and passed Dartmouth in 1809. Woodbury learned law the old fashioned way … He read it and was admitted to the Bar in 1812.
He supported Andrew Jackson. With Jackson as President Woodbury was named by Jackson Secretary of the Navy. In 1841 he served as Secretary of the Treasury. He lost that position with a change in power and he returned to the Senate as State Ssenator, President Polk took office and Woodbury was nominated to the Supreme Ccourt
William O. Douglas #79 (1898–1980)
Justice Douglas already holds most of the records set in the supreme court. One of those records includes the “most time congress attempted to impeach the justice (4). As with most everything else nothing seemed to tarnish justice Douglas