The Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources

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Comprising two parts, Primary Sources contains information for researchers of American legal history.  Part I: 1620-1926 provides a fully searchable digital archive of the published records of the American colonies, documents published by state constitutional conventions, state codes, city charters, law dictionaries, digests, and more. The collection brings together in one place many of the important documents that have been lost, destroyed, or previously inaccessible to researchers of American legal history around the world. Part II; 1763-1970 supports research in legal and social history, from the eighteenth century to the era following World War II.  It consists of US state and territorial codes, municipal codes, and constitutional conventions and compilations.  Those interested in America's common-law heritage will find this resource useful for tracing major legal topics across all states and territories.

30/06/2020.