James Wesley Bryan papers, 1906-1953

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bryan, James Wesley, 1874-1956
Title
James Wesley Bryan papers
Dates
1906-1953 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Collection Number
0222
Summary
Lawyer, Bremerton, State Senator, 1908-1912 and U.S. Representative, 1913-1915 from Washington, the papers include family correspondence, legal case files, published court records and clippings regarding political career, libel suit against the Times Printing Company, Seattle and his activities as Public Utility District Commissioner
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

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Lawyer, Bremerton, State Senator, 1908-1912; and U.S. Representative, 1913-1915 from Washington.

James Wesley Bryan was born 1874, died 1956.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Family correspondence, legal case files, published court records and clippings. Regarding political career, libel suit against the Times Printing Company, Seattle and his activities as Public Utility District Commissioner.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 0222-001, James Wesley Bryan papers, 1906-1953
  • Accession No. 0222-002, James Wesley Bryan letter, 1914

Acquisition Information

Donated by J. W. Bryan, Jr., 3/27/1962.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 0222-001: James Wesley Bryan papers, 1906-1953Return to Top

1 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Papers, 1906-1953. Family correspondence, legal case files, published court records and clippings. Re political career, libel suit against the Times Printing Company, Seattle and his activities as Public Utility District Commissioner.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Bibliographic Source: J. W. Bryan, Jr.

Description
James Wesley Bryan papers

Accession No. 0222-002: James Wesley Bryan letter, 1914Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Typed letter and envelope signed by Washington Congressman James Wesley Bryan concerning his support for prohibition.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

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

Acquisition Info: The Book Shop

Description
James Wesley Bryan letter

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Bryan, James Wesley, 1874- --Archives

Corporate Names

  • Times Printing Co

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970 (creator)
    • Poindexter, Miles, 1868-1946 (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)