Box 1

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Two letters (1917) between Shimel and the Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, re. a desertion case; letter (1941) from Alva M. Lumpkin, (U.S. District Court Judge, Columbia, SC) re. the years he worked with Shimel (as Assistant U.S. Attorney); letters (1953) to Shimel from Judge D. Gordon Baker of the South Carolina Supreme Court and C.T. Graydon, (Washington attorney) offering congratulations on Shimel's retirement.

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Certificate from United States District Court (South Carolina) granting Louis M. Shimel the right to practice as Attorney, Solicitor and Proctor in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina (1914); Fifty Year Certificate from Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons (SC), 1965; Thirty Year Certificate from Attorney General of the United States for service to the Department of Justice (1952).

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Black and white image (ca. 1940s) of Louis Shimel in his office with three men; color photograph (ca. 1970) of South Windermere shopping center, Charleston, SC (note: South Windermere was created by Shimel_s son-in-law, William Ackerman).

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection includes correspondence and certificates related to Louis M. Shimel's law career. Correspondence (1917) from the Secretary of the Navy re. desertion case; letters (1953) from judges and attorneys offering Shimel congratulations on his retirement as Assistant U.S Attorney. Certificates (1914-1953) document Shimel's career achievements including his right to practice law before the U.S. District Court of South Carolina, Supreme Court of South Carolina, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...