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Herbert S. Phillips papers, 1870-1962, Date acquired: 00/00/1963

 

Summary

Creator:
Folman, Portia Witherspoon Phillips
Fortune, Frances Elizabeth Phillips
Abstract:
Personal and professional papers of attorney Herbert S. Phillips.
Extent:
6.68 Linear Feet
15 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Herbert S. Phillips papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

Contains materials primarily centered on Phillips' legal career, including case files, correspondence and speeches. Also includes personal papers and photographs. Of particular interest are materials related to Phillips' work in the area of racial segregation.

Biographical / historical:

Herbert Stanton Phillips (1871 – 1962) was a local educator and attorney. He served as Florida State Attorney General for the Sixth Judicial Circuit from 1900-1913 and as United States District Attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 1913-1921 and 1936-1953. Upon resigning from the US District Attorney's office, Phillips resumed general practice of law in Tampa, FL.

Acquisition information:

Donation

Donated by Phillips' daughters, Portia Witherspoon Phillips Folman (Mrs. Oliver Folman) and Frances Elizabeth Phillips Fortune (Mrs. Frank V.D. Fortune), in 1963.

Processing information:

Partially processed.

Arrangement:

Series

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Some items may be restricted.  Please contact Special Collections for additional information.

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Herbert S. Phillips papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA