David L. Bazelon, 1920 - 1993

Includes letters from David T. Bazelon’s uncle, David L. Bazelon, who served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and was a pioneer in establishing the legal rights of mentally disabled defendants. Early letters from Judge Bazelon detail the interest he took in David T. Bazelon’s career as a writer and a lawyer, as well as their personal relationship. Includes some carbon copies of David T. Bazelon’s replies to his uncle’s letters and some copies of letters sent to third parties.