In its 20th year—the longest-running program of its kind in the country—the Law and Literature Seminar will turn to a classic work of English fiction, Thomas Hardy’s “Tess of the d’Urbervilles.” On its initial publication in 1891, Hardy’s novel was greeted with hostile reviews for its scandalous portrayal of rape and its cynical view of English class structure. Even more distressing to his critics were Hardy’s elevation of a simple, virtuous, though often naive young woman to heroic victimhood, his condemnation of the motivations of the men in relations with women, and his thinly veiled indictment of those institutions-religious and legal-designed to protect the innocent. Through “Tess,” the discussion will focus on Hardy’s insights into late 19thcentury British society, as well as the relevance of his story for contemporary criticism of law’s shortcomings. The program will be led by Professors Dave Caudill and Marc Conner, with two guest faculty from W&L. As a bonus to practicing attorneys, the program will again seek approval for two hours of Continuing Legal Education ethics credit. The program is open to anyone interested in literature. To register, contact Special Programs at wlu.edu/ x11126.xml.
William E. Quisenberry, ’48, ’50L, of Owensboro, Ky., died March
3. He graduated from the Officers Training School at Fort Benjamin Harrison and served during World War II and the Korean War. He opened his law practice in 1952, retiring 50 years later. He served as McLean County attorney for 28 years. Quisenberry was on the boards of Citizens Deposit Bank, First Kentucky Bank and the McLean County Hospital. He belonged to Beta Theta Pi.
J. Donald Shannon ’51L, of
Somers, Conn., died April 3. He served in the Navy during World War II and later in the Korean War, retiring as a lieutenant. He started his law career in Rockville, Conn., and later opened his own office in Somers. He served as corporation counsel for Rockville in the 1950s and was town counsel for Somers in the 1960s. He was a member of Delta Upsilon.
James S. Wamsley ’50, ’53L, of
Richmond, died April 14. He joined the Air Force at the outset of the Korean War and served as an editor at Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe. He worked for the Associated Press in Richmond and was editor of The Commonwealth: The Magazine of Virginia for 19 years. As a freelancer, he traveled widely for National Geographic, Traveler, Architectural Digest, Geo and Travel & Leisure. Wamsley wrote seven books, including two art volumes published by Harry N. Abrams Inc. He was a member of the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame and held a Lowell Thomas Award for travel writing. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Harry J. Grim ’52, ’54L, of
Charlotte, N.C., died Dec. 22, 2011. He served in the Marine Corps, piloting Marine One for President Dwight Eisenhower. He joined the
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Charlotte law firm of Moore & Van Allen L.L.C. and served as the firm’s chair of its management committee. He then moved to Dallas as general counsel and group executive vice president of NationsBank Texas. He was the co-founder of the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation, a member of the board of Goodwill Publishing Co., chairman of the board of councilors of the University of Dallas, a member of the board of advisors of the Southern Methodist University School of Law, legal counsel for and board member of the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation Inc., and legal advisor to Sacred Heart College. He belonged to Delta Upsilon.
Lawrence C. Musgrove Jr. ’54L, of Roanoke, died on Jan. 16. He served in the Army Air Corps, retiring as a major from the Air Force Reserves. He was a partner in the Roanoke law firm of Martin, Martin & Hopkins, later joining the staff of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia. Upon his retirement, he received a letter of commendation from J. Edgar Hoover for his service. He purchased the administrative services business of Arnold Schlossberg & Associates Inc., changing the name to Lawrence C. Musgrove Associates. He also founded LCM Corp., an environmental services company.
Robert A. Quaintance ’54L, of
Huran, Ohio, died on March 1. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a special agent with the FBI and worked in Baltimore, New York, Cleveland and Sandusky.
Hubert H. Marlow Jr., ’56, ’59L, of Front Royal, Va., died Feb. 20. He practiced law and served as town attorney for Front Royal. He served in the Army Reserves. He was a member of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and the Samuels Library board of directors. He belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha.
David Franklin Guthrie Jr. ’56L, of Halifax, Va., died on Oct. 14, 2011. He practiced law in Halifax for more than 50 years, served on the town council for 12 years, and served as the Halifax Police Court justice. He also served as secretary of the Commission for the VisuSummer
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