Supreme Court of the United States Admission Certificate for Thomas A. Sawyer

This is an original admission certificate for the Supreme Court of the United States, granting Thomas A. Sawyer, Esq. of Nebraska, the status of Attorney and Counsellor. The document is dated January 16th, 1931, which corresponds to the 155th year of Independence of the United States. It features elaborate calligraphic black ink on a heavy cream-colored cardstock or parchment-style paper. At the top, the title 'Supreme Court of the United States of America' is printed in a bold Blackletter/Gothic font. Below the header is a classic allegorical vignette depicting Lady Justice and other symbolic figures. The document includes the embossed white paper seal of the Supreme Court in the lower-left corner and the signature of Charles Elmore Cropley, who served as Clerk of the Court at that time. Regarding condition, the document shows significant water staining and tidelines along the top and bottom edges, suggesting a history of improper storage or exposure to moisture. There is visible foxing and general yellowing (patina) consistent with its age of over 90 years. Despite the cosmetic staining, the central text and signatures remain legible, representing a significant piece of legal history and professional achievement from the early 20th century.