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"A Family Affair," Charlotte Observer, April 4, 1969
This item is a newspaper clipping announcing the ceremony to admit Rufus and Jane Edmisten into the North Carolina Bar. Both Sam J. Ervin and his son were present at the ceremony in Charlotte, NC. This item is on the bottom left on page 59 in Rufus…
"Boone Couple Earns Respect in Legal Circles," Journal and Sentinel, September 1971
This item is a newspaper feature of Rufus and Jane Edmisten published in the Journal and Sentinel on September 5, 1971. The feature details the lives and careers of both Rufus and Jane Edmisten up to the early 1970s. This item is found on the top on…
"Boone Couple Join the Bar in High Style," Winston Salem Journal, March 4, 1969
This item is a newspaper clipping from the Winston Salem Journal on March 4, 1969. The article features Rufus and Jane Edmisten being admitted to the North Carolina Bar Association in Charlotte, NC. Sam J. Ervin made the motion and his son, Sam J.…
"Duo," The News and Observer, March 1967
This item is a newspaper clipping announcing that Rufus and Jane Edmisten will be returning to North Carolina and both will be practicing law together. The clipping is from The News and Observer out of Raleigh, NC on March 12, 1967. This item is…
"Edmistens Chosen to Serve on Law Review," Undated
This item is a newspaper clipping announcing that both Rufus and Jane Edmisten were selected to serve on the George Washington University Law Review. The clipping is undated and it isn't clear what newspaper published the article. However, it is…
"Husband-Wife Lawyer Team Can Practice in High Court," Watauga Democrat, December 17, 1970
This item is a newspaper clipping highlighting Rufus and Jane Edmisten being admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court in December 10, 1970. The article goes on to detail the accomplishments and service of both since graduating. This…
"Sen. Sam Ervin Pleads a Case Before His Son," Unknown Newspaper, Circa 1969
This newspaper clipping from an unknown source details the admittance of Rufus and Jane Edmisten to the North Carolina State Bar in the summer of 1969. This item is on the bottom right on page 59 in Rufus Edmisten's scrapbook labeled…
"Students Get Taste of Washington Law," Winston-Salem Journal, October 1971
This item is a newpaper clipping from the Winston-Salem Journal on October 26, 1971 featuring Rufus and Jane Edmisten. The couple spoke to students at a dinner for Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. The article highlights some quotes of what they shared…
"Young Lawyers Flock to Justice," Washington Post, September 27, 1970
This item is a newspaper article detailing where lawyers who work for the justice department come from, what schools they attend, and new trendlines in this area. It is not immediately apparent the relation to Rufus Edmisten, as he is not mentioned…
"Young Lawyers Flock to Justice," Washington Post, September 27, 1970 continued
This item appears to be a continuation of item 235 of this series. Part of the article is missing. Jane Moretz Edmisten, underlined, is mentioned as wanting to take what she has learned in the Justice Department and apply it to a private practice in…