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William Erwin Lee papers, 1934-1956, undated
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lee, William Erwin, 1882-1955
- Title
- William Erwin Lee papers
- Dates
- 1934-1956, undated (inclusive)19341956
- Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 47
- Summary
- Speeches, and articles by and about Lee, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC); rulings of the Motor Carrier Division and other ICC materials.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Erwin Lee was born in 1882 in Madison County, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1903 with an Bachelor of Arts degree. While at the University he was a member of fraternity Phi Delta Theta. He received the Watkins Gold Medal of Oratory in 1902, and was installed into the the honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating from the University of Idaho, he studied law at the University of Washington and Washington D.C..
Being admitted to the bar in 1906, Lee began practicing law in Moscow, Idaho, soon becoming a partner with Charles J. Orland. In 1922, Lee was elected to the Supreme Court of Idaho, where he would serve for seven years, serving as Chief Justice from 1926 to 1929.
In 1930, President J. Edgar Hoover appointed Lee to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). He was reappointed by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, retiring in 1953, having served 23 years on the commission. While a part of the ICC, Lee was selected as a member of Division 5, later becoming Chairman of the Division in 1934 and again in 1948. He retired from the ICC in August, 1953.
Lee married his wife, Madeline Shields, in 1914 and they had 5 children. During World War I, he served two years as Captain in the Army. He died December 1955.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of speeches, and articles by and about Lee, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. It also includes rulings of the Motor Carrier Division and other ICC materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[DESCRIPTION OF ITEM], William Erwin Lee papers, MG 47, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Interstate Commerce Commission, 1938-1953Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Organization of division and assignment of work
1 folder : 2 items
|
1950-1952 |
| 1 | 2 | General Rules of Practice before the Commission
1 folder : 1 item
|
1942 |
| 1 | 3 | Practitioner's Journal
1 folder : 1 item
|
1944 |
| 1 | 4 | Motor Carrier Division rulings
1 folder : 11 items
|
1938-1953 |
Professional Papers, 1934-1956, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 5 | Speeches - Mimeographed
1 folder : 11 items
|
1934-1946 |
| 1 | 6 | Speeches - Typed
1 folder : 6 items
|
undated |
| 1 | 7 | Articles by William E. Lee
1 folder : 2 items
|
1937 |
| 1 | 8 | Articles and clippings about William E. Lee
1 folder : 8 items
|
1940-1953 |
| 1 | 9 | Photograph and citations
1 folder : 5 items
|
1951, 1956, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dissenting Opinions
- Transportation
Corporate Names
- National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
- United States. Interstate Commerce Commission. Motor Carrier Task Force
Finding aid prepared by Courtney Berge
2020
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