Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 1598-004: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1935-1974
- Accession No. 1598-008: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1942-1997
- Accession No. 1598-011: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1928-1985
- Accession No. 1598-012: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1938-1976
- Accession No. 1598-013: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1920-1986 (bulk 1981-1986)
- Accession No. 1598-014: Arthur G. Barnett papers, circa 1956-1976
- Names and Subjects
Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1920-1997
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barnett, Arthur G., 1907-
- Title
- Arthur G. Barnett papers
- Dates
- 1920-1997 (inclusive)19201997
- Quantity
- 11.76 cubic feet including 5 cassette tapes, 1 oversize vertical file, 2 film reels, 1 video cassette and 1 microfilm reel
- Collection Number
- 1598
- Summary
- Papers of a lawyer and civic leader, Seattle, Washington
- Repository
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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
Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Arthur G. Barnett (1907-2003) was a lawyer and civic leader in Seattle, Washington. Barnett was a supporter of the Japanese Americans during WWII evacuation, chairman of Seattle Council of Churches and Christian Education's Japanese American Emergency Committee, board member and chairman of Seattle's Civic Unity Committee, and field worker for the Warren Avenue Project in 1936. Barnett chaired the Gordon Hirabayashi Defense Committee, representing Hirabayashi in his trial for violating curfew during World War II. He also represented Hirabayashi during his court appeals in the 1980's. Barnett also served as an attorney for Mark Tobey, beginning in the 1940's and continuing until Tobey's death in 1976; he then served as executor for Tobey's estate.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 6 accessions.
- Accession No. 1598-004, Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1935-1974
- Accession No. 1598-008, Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1942-1997
- Accession No. 1598-011, Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1928-1985
- Accession No. 1598-012, Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1938-1976
- Accession No. 1598-013, Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1920-1986
- Accession No. 1598-014, Arthur G. Barnett papers, circa 1956-1976
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1598-004: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1935-1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, statements, clippings, tape-recorded interviews, photographs.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Gordon Hirabayashi's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Researchers must sign our form promising not to identify resently living individuals by name without their permission.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Arthur Barnett, 3/25/71; Gordon Hirabayashi interview donated 6/16/1974.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this accession in digital format
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Accession No. 1598-008: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1942-1997Return to Top
Scope and Content: Financial records, case files, correspondence, clippings, exhibit catalogs, photographs, inventories, wills, tax records, writings, notes and videotaped interview related to painter Mark Tobey. Also includes information on other artists, including Helmi Juvonen, Pehr Hallsten and client files regarding painter, Morris Graves, 1944-97. Correspondence, speeches and writings, court papers, interviews, hearing transcript, posters, photographs and clippings documenting Barnett's support of Japanese Americans, especially Gordon Hirabayashi, during World War II (1942-43) and during the court appeals following the war, 1981-1988.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Barnett's rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries; Tobey's rights retained by Seattle Art Museum.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Arthur G. Barnett, 2/25/1997.
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Accession No. 1598-011: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1928-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, financial records, writings and photographs of art works. Papers of Barnett's client and friend, Mark Tobey.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Barnett's rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries; Tobey's rights retained by Seattle Art Museum.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Arthur and Virginia Barnett, 7/23/1999.
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Accession No. 1598-012: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1938-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letter, 1/4/71 (?) from Mark Tobey, with envelope and clarifying note; four photos of Tobey as a young man in Japan and elsewhere; color photo of him with Barnett, ca 1972, and from his memorial service; slide of painting "Blue Night."
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Photographs may be reproduced, but rights to Tobey letter not transferred (Seattle Art Musuem retains Mark Tobey copyright.)
Acquisition Info: Donated by Virginia Barnett, 7/6/2000.
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Accession No. 1598-013: Arthur G. Barnett papers, 1920-1986 (bulk 1981-1986)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memos, notes, and articles from Barnett's involvement in the case to overturn the 1943 U.S. Supreme Court decision against Gordon Hirabayahsi. Includes a copy of the 1943 decision.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Presume may be copied and quoted.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Virginia Barnett, 2/23/2000.
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Accession No. 1598-014: Arthur G. Barnett papers, circa 1956-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Art exhibit catalogs, some letters and financial records of and with Mark Tobey, ca. 1965-1973; microfilm (16mm) of Mark Tobey journals, published music scores used by Mark Tobey, Mark Tobey financial records, ca. 1956, clippings.
Restrictions on Access: Closed until processed; thereafter open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Barnett's rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries; Tobey's rights retained by Seattle Art Museum.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Virginia Barnett, 12/3/2003.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Barnett, Arthur G., 1907- --Archives
- Hirabayashi, Gordon K.--Trials, litigation, etc
- Tobey, Mark
Corporate Names
- United States. Works Progress Administration
- Young Men's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.)
- Young Women's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.)
Titles within the Collection
- Art In America
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Graves, Morris, 1910-2001 (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Friends Service Committee (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Civic Unity Committee (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Musée Cernuschi (creator)
- Seattle Council of Churches and Christian Education (creator)
- University of Washington President (1952-1958 : Schmitz) (creator)
- Warren Avenue Committee (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Willard Gallery (creator)
