Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard papers

Inclusive Date(s):

1978-1994

Bulk Date(s):

1978-1979

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Stephen Krason, April 2013

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Stephen Krason using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2013

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS

Origination:

Heidloff-Reichard, Virginia Lee, 1946-2002

Extent:

1 cubic feet (1 record storage box)

Physical Location:

12th floor (May 4 Collection, Box 22)

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0148

Abstract:

This collection contains items created and saved by Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard, a defense attorney at Krause et al. vs. Rhodes et al., Civil Action No. C 70-544, District Court of the United States, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (commonly referred to as the "Civil Trial"). Various materials relating to this event and its aftermath are featured, including handwritten notes, correspondence, news clippings, briefs, and court exhibits.

Revision(s):

2019 - Updated by Cara Gilgenbach

Language(s):

The records are in English.

Biography of Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard

Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard was born February 7, 1946. She attended Northwestern University and later earned a law degree from Cleveland State University School of Law in 1977. Heidloff-Reichard eventually became a partner with the Cleveland law firm Gallagher, Sharp, Fulton, Norman, and Mollison, now known as Gallagher Sharp. She was with the firm when it became part of the team representing the defendants during the Krause vs. Rhodes May 4 Civil Trial in 1978-1979. Throughout her career Heidloff-Reichard was active in the Northeast Ohio legal community, and at one point served as the president of the Cleveland Bar of Defense Trial Attorneys. A resident of Lakewood, Ohio, for most of her life, she died there in 2002.

Scope and Content

The Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard papers contain a variety of items related to the Krause vs. Rhodes May 4 Civil Trial in 1978-1979. These include notes, statements, exhibits, news clippings, briefs, and correspondence. Much of this material provides examples of the work done and approach taken by the defense team preceding and during the trial. The bulk of the resources are from late 1978 and early 1979, although a number of items dealing with the aftermath of the case are also included.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is comprised of series based on the type of material (such as correspondence or notes). The series are ordered alphabetically with the exception of the exhibits, which are at the end. Within each series, dated items are arranged first chronologically, followed by undated items alphabetically (excluding large exhibits/artifacts, which are located last). The Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard papers have been organized in the following series:

• Series 1: Briefs
• Series 2: Correspondence
• Series 3: Newspaper and Magazine Articles
• Series 4: Notes, Lists, and Agendas
• Series 5: Statements
• Series 6: Exhibits

Preferred Citation

Virginia Lee Heidloff-Reichard papers. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

Special Collections and Archives acquired this collection from Scott Reichard, Virginia's son.

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Heidloff-Reichard, Virginia Lee, 1946-2002 -- Archives
• Rhodes, James A. (James Allen), 1909-2001 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
• Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
• Trials -- Ohio -- Cleveland

Persons:

• Krause, Arthur, Plaintiff
• Rhodes, James A. (James Allen), 1909-2001, Defendant

Functions:

• Defense (Civil procedure)

Occupations:

• Lawyers

Material Types:

• Correspondence
• Briefs (legal documents)
• Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
• Evidence, Real
• Manuscripts
• Maps
• Legal documents

Detailed Description of the Collection