Series III. Correspondence, 1968-1974, inclusive
Scope and Content
Series III contains correspondence received by Bernard Botein in the years following his resignation from the bench and entry into private practice. This includes correspondents from prominent members of legal and political communities.
The correspondence refers to congratulatory responses received upon Botein's resignation; court correspondence relating to various issues post resignation; professional invitations including those for social and commemorative events as well as speaking and writing engagements particularly by legal educators and publishers; and selected correspondence relating to Botein's activities on various political campaigns. Relating responses from Bernard Botein frequently accompanies items in this series.
There is also correspondence from Botein relaying his support of individuals for professional appointments and memberships. Several items denote official responses from the firm Botein, Hays, Sklar and Herzberg after his death.
Additional correspondence relating to specific organizations can be found in Series I.
Arrangement
Series III consists of five sub-series: Correspondence to and from Judge Bernard Botein; Court Correspondence; Invitations and Engagements; Letters of Support from Bernard Botein; and Botein, Hays, Sklar and Herzberg.