| 15 | Author: | Law Academy of Philadelphia. | Add | | Title: | Opinion book A: opinions delivered before the Law Academy of Philadelphia by the provost and vice provost, 1820-1822
| | | Dates: | 1820-1822 | | | Abstract: | The opinion book consists of various debates held and delivered before the Provost and Vice Provost of the Law Academy of Philadelphia. The Law Academy was a precursor to formal law. Peter Du Ponceau was the provost of the Academy and most of the opinions are signed by him. This volume was likely his notebook.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.340.7.L41 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Education | Law | | | Genre: | Educational Material | Manuscript Essays | | | Subjects: | Law -- Study and teaching. | Law schools. | Moot courts. | |
16 | Author: | University of Virginia.Board of Visitors. | Add | | Title: | University of Virginia. Board of Visitors. Minutes, 1814-1828
| | | Dates: | 1814-1828 | | | Abstract: | This collection contains the Minutes of the Board of Visitors for the Albemarle Academy (1814) and Central College (1817-1819), the predecessors of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and James Madison were members of the Board. Monroe's service on a committee is listed, and Jefferson is listed as rector for the university. Among the topics discussed were professorships for Natural History and Ancient Languages. Robert Patterson of Philadelphia received the appointment – and a salary of $600.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.378.755.V8lbo | | | Extent: | 2 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Colony and State Specific History | Education | | | Genre: | Educational Material | Institutional Records | |
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