Series VII, Counsel's Correspondence, consists of files from the Philadelphia law firms of Hepburn & Norris; Norris, Bell, Lex, Hart & Eldredge; and Norris, Lex, Hart & Eldredge that were retained by Lukens Steel. The primary correspondent is partner W. Barclay Lex. The series dates from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s, with some earlier documents. The files cover a wide range of legal services performed for Lukens, including drafting by-laws, annual reports, applications, contracts, and registrations to do business in various states; representing the company in proceedings before tax and regulatory bodies, including World War II agencies; and representing the company in lawsuits over accidents, customer and supplier disputes, and property matters. The files include stockholders', board, and committee minutes and reports on which the company sought legal advice.