Description
William Austin Strong (1875-1959) was a lawyer in California. The collection consists of court transcripts, correspondence,
notes, books and ephemera concerning Strong's life and career as a lawyer. Included are materials regarding probate law, legal
testimony, the Richfield Oil Company, Cornell University, Sigma Chi fraternity, Stanford University, and the settlement of
Strong's estate.
Background
Strong was born January 18, 1875 in Woodbourne, New York; moved to California with his parents, 1886; AB, Stanford University,
1897; LL.B, Cornell University, 1898; admitted to California bar, 1898; died in 1959.
Extent
4 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. Literary rights, including
copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds
the copyright and pursue the
copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.