Lawyers

The collection consists of a 67-page typescript of Meyer’s autobiographical “Sweet Success,” written in 1978 shortly after his fortieth birthday.  After briefly discussing his childhood, the manuscript focuses on Meyer’s experiences in law school, his legal career, and his routine personal and professional practices.  Meyers includes tips on successful professional conduct, personal grooming and maintaining a neat work environment, managing a daily schedule, and staying physically fit.

The collection consists of photographs of John Adams Jr. as part of the Nebraska Legislature and Kappa Alpha Psi, certificates of election to the legislature and qualifications as an attorney, photographs and an obituary of his wife Constance Bell Singleton Adams, and a newspaper clipping with cartoons of John Adams Jr. with the senators from Nebraska.