Series I holds records from London's defense of Lenny Bruce in 1964. Files of correspondence consist of letters between attorneys, and also notes and telegrams between the lawyers and the defendant. There are notes pertaining to the defense witnesses, who included leading cultural figures. Also present is courtroom testimony, as well as typed transcripts from some of Bruce's live performances. Legal documents track the case through the decision and part of the appeals process, and follow the attorneys' attempts to recoup their fees, even after their client's untimely death.
Box 1 Folder 1
Bills and Receipts, 1963-1965
Box 1 Folder 2
Brennan, London & Buttenwieser v. Leonard Schneider (aka Lenny Bruce),, 1964-1967
Box 1 Folder 3
Clippings--Newspaper, 1960-1964
Box 1 Folder 4
Clippings--Magazine, 1962-1964
Box 1 Folder 5
Correspondence--London and Bruce, 1964
Box 1 Folder 6
Correspondence--General, 1964-1969
Box 1 Folder 7
Court Documents, 1964
Box 1 Folder 8
Court Documents--Drafts, 1964
Box 1 Folder 9
Decision and Opinion, 1964
Box 2 Folder 1
Exhibits, 1959-1963
Box 2 Folder 2
Legal Research, 1964
Box 2 Folder 3
People of California v. Lenny Bruce, 1963-1964
Box 2 Folder 4
Performance Transcripts, 1964
Box 2 Folder 5
Trial Notes, 1964
Box 2 Folder 6
Trial Transcripts, 1964
Box 3 Folder 1
Witnesses, 1962-1965