Alfred John Schweppe papers, circa 1916-1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Schweppe, Alfred John, 1895-1988
Title
Alfred John Schweppe papers
Dates
circa 1916-1988 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.87 cubic feet (including oversize scrapbook and 2 videotapes) plus 1 vertical file
Collection Number
3989
Summary
Papers of a Seattle attorney
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
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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Seattle attorney.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Accession No. 3989-001: Alfred John Schweppe papers, 1919-1987Return to Top

2.28 cubic feet (includes oversize scrapbook)

Scope and Content: Scrapbooks of letters, writings, clippings, and other items, 1922-1929, 1953-1987;interview transcript, 1981; law school notes, 1919-1920; correspondence, address books, publications, clippings, ephemera, subject series, 1938, 1953-1987.

Scrapbooks were compiled as birthday presents by his daughter, to whom he sent miscellaneous items. They include various memoranda by Schweppe and John Rupp recalling past incidents.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Elizabeth Schweppe Whistler, 5/10/1988.

Description
Alfred John Schweppe papers

Accession No. 3989-002: Alfred John Schweppe papers, 1979-1988Return to Top

.03 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Speeches, subject series.

Biographical information about Schweppe and about his attempt to have a state lottery fund public projects.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Betsy Whistler, 4/7/1989.

Description
Alfred John Schweppe papers

Accession No. 3989-003: Alfred John Schweppe papers, 1955-1984Return to Top

.14 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Incoming letters, 1955; writings, court papers, clippings, 1978-ca. 1984.

The Oppenheimer file contains letters, 1955, to Schweppe from UW faculty, Seattle citizens, and others mainly supporting his public endorsement of UW President Henry Schmitz's refusal to invite J. Robert Oppenheimer to speak at the University. The Boldt file contains material collected and generated by Schweppe about the Indian fishing rights case. Schweppe disagreed with Judge Boldt's decision and with the reasoning which sustained it.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Elizabeth Schweppe Whistler, 2/12/1992.

Description
Alfred John Schweppe papers

Accession No. 3989-004: Alfred John Schweppe papers, 1969-1988Return to Top

1 vertical file (photocopies)

Scope and Content: Letters, writings, speech, genealogical notes.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Elizabeth Schweppe Whistler, 4/1/1993.

Description
Alfred John Schweppe papers

Accession No. 3989-005: Alfred John Schweppe papers, circa 1916-1981Return to Top

.21 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Congratulatory letters, 1970; letters, 1974, 1979-ca. 1981; clippings, notebook from his student days at the University of Wisconsin, ca. 1916.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Elizabeth S. Whistler, 7/27/1993.

Description
Alfred John Schweppe papers

Accession No. 3989-006: Alfred John Schweppe videotapes, 1957-1980Return to Top

.21 cubic foot (1 box including 2 U-matic videotapes)

Scope and Content: Videotapes labelled "Conversations with Marty; Al Schweppe, 4/1 and 4/8/80"; writings (1957), letter (1979). The writings describe his 1957 trip to Italy and France before the American Bar Association convention in London. The letter, to Seattle Rabbi Raphael Levine, expresses Schweppe's religious beliefs.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Elizabeth Schweppe Whistler donated the writings and letter; W.U. Law Library donated the videotapes, 11/17/1994.

Description
Alfred John Schweppe videotapes

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Hirabayashi, Gordon K
  • Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967
  • Rochester, Junius, 1934-
  • Schweppe, Alfred John, 1895-1988--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Walker-Ames Lectureship Committee

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Boldt, George H. (George Hugo), 1903-1984 (creator)
    • Gorton, Slade, 1928- (creator)
    • Rupp, John N (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)