Lane Summers papers, 1915-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Summers, Lane, 1889-1966
Title
Lane Summers papers
Dates
1915-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.02 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Collection Number
0660 (Accession No. 0660-001)
Summary
Papers of Seattle, Washington lawyer Lane Summers who specialized in maritime law. Materials include legal case files, research files, and professional and personal correspondence.
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Lane Summers (1889-1966) was a Seattle, Washington-based lawyer who specialized in maritime law. Born in Nebraska, Summers studied law at the University of Michigan and University of Chicago. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Washington in the 1910s. He served as the deputy prosecuting attorney for King County, Washington from 1914 to 1919. In 1925 Summers began work with the law firm Hayden, Merritt, Summers, and Bucey. An expert in maritime law, Summers served as the lead lawyer on a number of high-profile maritime legal cases, participated in the Maritime Law Association of the United States, and was an active member of the Republican Party. He also helped establish a free legal aid bureau with the Seattle Bar Association in 1939. In 1938, Summers' son Thane died while fighting for the Republicans (Loyalists) during the Spanish Civil War.

"Admiralty Lawyer Lifts Sea Romances from Old Dockets." Seattle Times, July 9, 1939.

"Law 'Angel.'" Seattle Star, May 3, 1939.

"'More Moscow,' Says Father of Son's Memorial." Ellensburg Record, July 8, 1938.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Lane Summers Papers contain the legal case files, research files, and professional and personal correspondence of Seattle, Washington maritime lawyer Lane Summers. Materials include research files relating to maritime law and legislation in King County, Washington, Washington State, and the United States. Also included are case files that contain legal documents, notes, briefings, and memoranda regarding various maritime legal cases. The collection also contains correspondence files relating to Summers’ career as a lawyer and his involvement in the Maritime Law Association of the United States.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three series:

  • Legal case files
  • Research files
  • Correspondence

Acquisition Information

Material were donated by Lane Summers, 11/7/66; a second donation was transferred from Marian Gould Gallagher at the University of Washington Law Library, 2/15/68.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Series 1:  Legal case files, 1918-1959, undatedReturn to Top

0.69 cubic feet (2 boxes)

The series contains legal documents, notes, briefings, and memoranda regarding legal cases.

Materials are arranged alphabetically by name of plaintiff.
Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
11/1
Alaska Steamship Company and the San Francisco and Portland Steamship Company
undated
11/2
Balfour, Guthrie, and Company, Limited and Cominco Products Inc.: in the matter of the appeal from the Tax Commission of the State of Idaho
1958
11/2
Booth Fisheries Company v. King County and William A. Gaines, King County Treasurer
undated
11/2
Borderline Transportation Company v. Canadian Pacific Railway Company
1918
11/2
Buhman, Hans, et al. v. the American Steamship Nika, her engines, etc.
1922
11/3
Coutts, William and Mary A. v. Canadian Steamship Lines, Limited, et al.
undated
11/4
De Buse, Evelyn M., et al. v. Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Company, Joseph Henry Harrison, and Jane Doe Harrison
1948
11/4
Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Company v. United Ocean Transport Company, Limited
undated
11/5
Eagleston, Z.E. doing business as Alaska Salvage Company v. Fred Devine doing business as Fred Devine Diving Company, Globe and Rutgers Fire Insurance Company, et al.
undated
11/6
Havorsen, H.O. v. the US and the United State Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
undated
11/6
Hill, W. August v. Union Sulphur Company
undated
11/6
Hogansen, John v. Matson Terminals
undated
11/7
Holmes, Henry C. v. Steamship "Thomas P. Beal" respondent, and Crowell and Thurlow Steamship Company claimant (Western Stevedore Company, a respondent)
undated
11/8
Jardine, Matheson and Company, Limited v. American Steamship "Elridge" respondent; US claimant
undated
11/8
Johnson, Leonard H. v. Booth Fisheries Company
undated
11/9
Krauss Brothers Lumber Company v. SS Pacific Cedar, et al.
undated
11/10
Larsen, Peter v. Northwestern Fisheries Company
1925
11/10
Lorang, Walter E. v. Alaska Steamship Company, et al.
1922
11/11
McGinn, Phillip v. North Coast Stevedoring Company
undated
11/11
McEachern, T.S. v. Yamashita Kisen Kaisha
undated
11/11
McClellan, H.H. et al., v. Alaska Steamship Company and George Mattson
undated
11/11
Mitchell, William W.: mortgage agreement between Mitchell and Crosby Marine Corporation
1924
11/12
Northwestern Fisheries Company: collateral securities pooling trust agreement
1922
11/12
Oceanic Fisheries Company Incorporate v. the tugboat John Michael, et al.
undated
11/13
Pacific Dry Dock and Repair Company v. the oil screw vessel Albatross, et al.; Charles A. Tecklenberg and John Blom, claimants
undated
11/13
Pearl Assurance Company, Limited v. William A. Sullivan, Washington State Insurance Commissioner
undated
11/14
Ramdas Khimji Brothers, et al. v. SS Norway Maru, et al.
undated
11/14
Randall, Robert v. Osaka Shosen Kaisha, Inc.
undated
11/14
Ranstrom, Gustav v. International Stevedoring Company
undated
11/15
Schotis, Albert F. v. North Coast Stevedoring Company, et al.
undated
11/16
Seaboard Stevedoring Corporation and Schirmer Stevedoring Company, Limited v. the Liberian SS Andros Legend, et al.
1959
11/16
Signal Oil and Gas Company of California v. Motorship Stjerneborg, respondent and Dampskibsseleskabet Dannebrog, claimant; and v. Motorship Brand, respondent, Aktieselskabet Borgestad, claimant
undated
11/17
Strom, John v. Dollar Steamship Lines, Limited and Rothschild and Company, Incorporated
1923
11/18
Sundquist, Carl E. v. Motorship Frank Lynch
undated
11/18
Tabacos de Filipinas, Compania General v. SS Hakushika Maru and Tatsuuma Kisen Kabushiki
1927
11/19
Western Sales Company v. Western Union Telegraph Company
undated
11/19
Western Shipping Company v. the US and the Yangtsze Insurance Association, Limited
undated
12/1-2
Woodward's Limited v. SS Belchers, D. Fitzpatrick, Master
undated

Series 2:  Research files, 1915-1959Return to Top

1.38 cubic feet (3 boxes)

The series contains forms, correspondence, memoranda, legal briefings, and notes regarding various court cases. Materials include research files from various estate cases as well as maritime legal cases. Also included are the records of various official meetings of the Maritime Law Association of the United States.

Materials are arranged topically.
Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
8/1-2
James Fowler estate research, forms, and documentation
1957-1959
8/3
Helen McHenry legal case research and correspondence
1942
8/4
Correspondence, statements, and memoranda about various court cases
approximately 1915-1925
9/1-2
Newspaper clippings about Summers' career and personal life
approximately 1930-1950
9
Law publications annotated by Summers
1930-1950
9
Court case briefings
approximately 1915-1950
9
Case documents regarding estate of Joseph J. O'Byrnne and Cornelius L. Hayes v. Northwestern Fishes Company
approximately 1915-1950
9
Foreclosure forms for various foreclosure cases in King County
approximately 1914-1920
9
Memoranda and notes regarding services done to the vessel SS Princess Sophia
1922-1924
10
Maritime Law Association of the United States: memoranda, correspondence, meeting minutes, and agenda
1949-1956
12/3
Memorandum regarding prize law
undated
12/4
Briefings, memoranda, and notes regarding SS Denali stranding
1937-1938
12/5-6
Memoranda and briefings regarding labor strikes in relation to maritime law
approximately 1915-1940
12/7-9
Memoranda, briefings, and correspondence regarding maritime legislation and law in the US and internationally
undated
12/10
Blank bill of sale forms for sea vessels
1911-1917

Series 3:  Correspondence, 1917-1959Return to Top

2.95 cubic feet (7 boxes)

The series contains professional and personal correspondence received and written by Lane Summers. Materials include correspondence about court cases, political groups, professional affiliations, and other topics.

Materials are arranged chronologically.
Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1-7
Professional and personal correspondence
1917-1959

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Maritime law--Cases
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Summers, Lane, 1889-1966--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Japan Ship Owners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (creator)
    • Maritime Law Association of the United States (creator)
    • Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) (creator)