Vernon W. Towne papers, 1962-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Towne, Vernon W. (Vernon West), 1910-
Title
Vernon W. Towne papers
Dates
1962-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.14 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
3042 (Accession No. 3042-001)
Summary
Correspondence, minutes, memos, reports and ephemera of a judge in Seattle Municipal Court
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.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Vernon West Towne (1910-2007) was born in Rosalia, Washington. He was a traffic court judge in the Municipal Court of Seattle from 1963-1978.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, minutes, memos, reports, ephemera.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Judge Towne, 10/1/1979.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 General Correspondence
6 folders
1962-1978
1 Memos, minutes, agenda 1975-1976
1 Speeches and Writings undated
1 Opinions 1963-1972
1 Clerks' Conference 1969
1 Ordinances 1964-1973
1 Police Department 1966-1972
1 Schools - driver improvement, alcoholism
2 folders
1963-1977
1 Clippings and Ephemera undated
1 Unsorted materials
3 folders
Includes minutes of judges' meetings, budget correspondence, surveys, memos, and correspondence.
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Judges--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Municipal officials and employees--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Towne, Vernon W. (Vernon West), 1910- --Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Washington (State). Municipal Court (Seattle) (creator)