Wright, Loyd, 1892-1974.

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American lawyer; president, American Bar Association, 1954-1955; chairman, International Bar Association, 1954-1964; chairman, United States Commission on Government Security, 1955-1957.

From the description of Loyd Wright papers, 1924-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754871941

Biographical Note

  • 1892 Dec. 24: Born, San Jacinto, California
  • 1915 - c. 1970 : Practiced law in Los Angeles, California
  • 1921 - 1936 : Lecturer, School of Law, University of Southern California
  • 1937 - 1938 : President, Los Angeles Bar Association
  • 1940 - 1941 : President, State Bar of California
  • 1942 - c. 1945 : Member, Alien Enemy Appeals Board
  • 1944 - 1951 : Chairman, California State Racing Board
  • 1953 - 1954 : Member, Commission on Judicial and Congressional Salaries
  • 1954 - 1955 : President, American Bar Association
  • 1954 - 1964 : President, International Bar Association
  • 1955 - 1957 : Chairman, Commission on Government Security
  • 1962: Candidate, U.S. Senate
  • 1974 Oct. 22: Died, Hemet, California

From the guide to the Loyd Wright papers, 1924-1971, (Hoover Institution Archives)

Archival Resources
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creatorOf Loyd Wright papers, 1924-1971 Hoover Institution Archives
referencedIn Americans for Constitutional Action (Organization). Records, 1955-1971. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
creatorOf Wright, Loyd, 1892-1974. Loyd Wright papers, 1924-1971. Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library
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associatedWith United States. Commission on Government Security. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
California
United States
California
United States
Subject
Internal security
Internal security
International law
Law
Law
Subversive activities
Subversive activities
Occupation
Lawyers
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Birth 1892

Death 1974

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