John Alexander Wills papers
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- John Alexander Wills papers
- Date
- 1861-1877 (inclusive)
- Creator
- Wills, John Alexander
- Extent
- 0.9 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Lawyers--Kentucky.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by format.
- Preferred Citation
- 58M51 : [identification of item], John A. Wills papers, 1861-1877, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- No information found.
- Scope and Content
- The John Alexander Wills papers contain volumes 1-4 of his published Supreme Court cases. The papers have been annotated and bound with notes, letters, and maps. The collection also includes a pamphlet of an address he made, and the book, Alabama Claims, also written by John Wills.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
Law Arguments volume I, 1861-1863
- Box 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents note
The book is written by John A. Wills, published in Washington D.C. The title page reads: Supreme Court of US No.137 in error to the circuit court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Law Arguments volume II, 1868-1877
Law Arguments volume III, 1863-1870
- Box 2, Item 1
Scope and Contents note
The book is written by John A. Wills, published in Washington D.C. . It has annotations in the margins.
Miscellaneous records volume IV, 1863-1875
- Box 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents note
The book is written by John A. Wills, published by United States Court & C. Contains annotated notes in margins, and letters bound in with the court documents.
"Address Before the Philological Institute", 1843
- Box 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents note
This address was made on December 18, 1843. It was written for the 16th anniversary by John A. Wills Esq., and printed in Pittsburgh.
Alabama Claims - case of the United States, 1871
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
Contact SCRC with questions.
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