Archival Resources

Breckenridge, John M.
Papers, 1967, 1969-1972

Biography:

John M. Breckenridge served as city attorney for Birmingham, Alabama. He joined the city’s law department as an assistant city attorney in 1948. In 1960, he was appointed city attorney by then-Mayor James W. (Jimmie) Morgan. Breckenridge served under five mayors and retired in 1974.

Scope and Content:

This collection contains, letters, memoranda, invoices and correspondences from Birmingham, Alabama City Attorney John M. Breckenridge to Birmingham mayors, city council members, various city, state, and federal officials, attorneys, and private citizens. The material relates to ordinances, resolutions, court cases and other legal issues involving the City of Birmingham.

Guide to Collection:

File level guide available in the Archives Department.

Subject Areas:

Birmingham (Ala.). Law Department.
Birmingham (Ala.) -- Politics and government.
Breckenridge, John M.


Collection Number: 738

Size: 2,552 pages (3/4 linear foot in 3 boxes)

Source: City of Birmingham.

Restrictions: Standard preservation and copyright restrictions.

JB/10-29-01