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History of Indiana University, 1968-1981

Interviewee
Wallace, Leon H. May 2, 1969 

Call Number
69-005

Physical Description

31 pages; 2 reels, 3 3/4 ips, 70 minutes; index

Interviewer
Clark, Thomas D.

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

Leon H. Wallace, born in 1904, discusses the history of the School of Law at Indiana University. First, the origins of Indiana University are outlined. In addition, Wallace speaks of the differing qualifications necessary to practice as a attorney over the past century and a half in different areas of the United States, including the state of Indiana. He discusses the introduction of accreditation to various law schools, and the development of the law program at Indiana University.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • American Bar Association
    • Association of American Law Schools
    • Indiana State Legislature
    • Indiana University School of Law
    • Occupation Names
    • attorney
    • law professor
    • Personal Names
    • Harrison, William Henry
    • Hepburn, Charles McGuffey
    • Jennings, Jonathan E.
    • McDonald, David
    • Read, Daniel
    • Place Names
    • Bloomington, Indiana
    • Indiana
    • Subjects
    • 1851 Indiana State Constitution
    • accreditation
    • attorneys