Oral History

Mr. Herb Langdon 2001, 61 pages

Documenting the life and career of W. H. Langdon (b. 1922), former Crown Law Officer in the Ministry of the Attorney General from 1969 to 1983. This interview concerns his personal and professional history and was conducted as part of the Attorney General Project. Interview topics include: early years; World War II service; legal training; Toronto: Crown Attorney�s Office; local councillor; Crown Law Office; defence counsel; crown attorneys; Attorneys General; Deputy Minister; Deputy Director of Crown Attorneys; Role of Solicitor General; judges and cases; Chairman of Regional Crown Attorneys; Role of the Crown Attorneys in the Ministry and favourite cases, among others. File includes two audio cassette recordings and a transcript with index (61 p.).

Status: Open

Number of pages: 61

Read more about: Ministry of the Attorney General

Archive Details

Archive Link: https://aims.archives.gov.on.ca/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/DESCRIPTION_WEB/WEB_DESC_DET?SESSIONSEARCH&exp=sisn%2066953

Archive Code: C 81-4-0-144

Title: Interview with W.H. Langdon

Date: 2001

Description: Textual records, Sound recordings

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records. - 2 audio cassettes (ca. 120 minutes)

Restrictions: No restrictions on access

Location: Interview conducted as part of the Provincial Court Project.