Georgia State University College of Law Professor Anne Emanuel will be holding a book discussion and signing at the Georgia State University College of Law Library on Thursday, October 27th at 4 p.m.
Her book, titled “Elbert Parr Tuttle: Chief Jurist of the Civil Rights Revolution,” is the first and only authorized biography of the late Elbert Parr Tuttle. Tuttle served as chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit during the height of the civil rights movement, from 1960 until 1967.
Tuttle is a graduate of Cornell University for both his undergrad and law degree. Prior to attending law school he served in the U.S. Army and worked as a reporter.
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The event will be held on the first floor of the Law Library. Following the presentation, copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served.