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Samuel B. Bassett papers, 1926-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bassett, Samuel B., 1896-1971
- Title
- Samuel B. Bassett papers
- Dates
- 1926-1965 (inclusive)19261965
- Quantity
- 3' linear
- Collection Number
- 1792 (Accession No. 1792-001)
- Summary
- Legal case files of a lawyer in 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
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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Bassett was a Seattle plaintiffs lawyer who practiced with George Vandeveer from 1924-1942 and represented the Joint Council of Teamsters, No. 28 and various Teamster locals.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Legal case files (bulk), 1926/27, ca. 1948-1965; incoming letters, 1953, 1963.
Accession includes a sample of legal records showing early and distinctive cases, including a wire tapping case, an Indian fishing rights case, a case involving dismissal of a University of Washington basketball coach, and cases involving Seattle labor unions and labor leaders, including Frank Brewster.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
SERIES I : ORGANIZATIONAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS , 1928-1971 Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/1, 4/51
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Box Copy of Inventory |
||
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Clipping of Samuel Bassett
obituary and pencil sketch art, labeled 'Sam' |
Undated, 1971 |
| 4/51 | Thesis (Admissibility of Evidence
Obtained by Wire-Tapping - by Samuel Bassett) |
1928 |
SERIES II : CORRESPONDENCE , 1927-1965 Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/2, 4/1-4/34
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/2 | Incoming letters -
General |
1953-1963 |
| 4/1 | Incoming Letters - A |
1934-1952 |
| 4/2 | Incoming Letters - B |
1928-1952 |
| 4/3 | Incoming Letters - Blanken, David
L. |
1936-1939 |
| 4/4 | Incoming Letters - C |
1931-1954 |
| 4/5 | Incoming Letters - D |
1931-1952 |
| 4/6 | Incoming Letters - Delta Theta
Phi |
1943-1952 |
| 4/7 | Incoming Letters - E |
1934 |
| 4/8 | Incoming Letters - F |
1933-1952 |
| 4/9 | Incoming Letters - Foster, Harry
Ellsworth |
1937-1940 |
| 4/10 | Incoming Letters - G |
1937-1951 |
| 4/11 | Incoming Letters - Green, B.
A. |
1930-1951 |
| 4/12 | Incoming Letters - H |
1934-1954 |
| 4/13 | Incoming Letters - Hartford
Accident and Indemnity Co. |
1935-1950 |
| 4/14 | Incoming Letters - I |
1942 |
| 4/15 | Incoming Letters - J |
1928-1948 |
| 4/16 | Incoming Letters - K |
1935-1948 |
| 4/17 | Incoming Letters - L |
1941-1952 |
| 4/18 | Incoming Letters - Liberal King
Mining Co. |
1927-1950 |
| 4/19 | Incoming Letters - M |
1940-1952 |
| 4/20 | Incoming Letters - Millard,
William |
1941-1942 |
| 4/21 | Incoming Letters - N |
1936-1953 |
| 4/22 | Incoming Letters - P |
1941-1954 |
| 4/23 | Incoming Letters - R |
1936-1949 |
| 4/24 | Incoming Letters - S |
1927-1953 |
| 4/25 | Incoming Letters - Sunset
Minerals Inc. |
1949-1954 |
| 4/26 | Incoming Letters - T |
1937-1953 |
| 4/27 | Incoming Letters - W |
1931-1953 |
| 4/28 | Incoming Letters -
XYZ |
1938 |
| 4/29 | Incoming Letters -
Unidentified |
1952-1953 |
| 4/30 | Outgoing Letters |
1927-1954 |
| 4/31 | Outgoing Letters |
Undated |
| 4/32 | General
Correspondence |
1927-1936 |
| 4/33 | General
Correspondence |
1937-1944 |
| 4/34 | General
Correspondence |
1945-1954 |
SERIES III : LEGAL CASE FILES , 1927-1965 Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/3-3/12
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/3 | Clancy vs. Loveland |
1966 |
| 1/4 | Charles S. Green vs.
U.S. |
1927 |
| 1/5 | State vs. Huggin |
1927 |
| 1/6 | Kahlstrom vs. International
Stevedoring Co. |
1926-1927 |
| 1/7 | Makah Indian Tribe vs.
U.S. |
1955-1961 |
| 1/8 | Makah Indian Tribe vs.
U.S. |
1955-1961 |
| 1/9 | Makah Indian Tribe vs.
U.S. |
1955-1961 |
| 1/10 | Makah Indian Tribe vs.
U.S. |
1955-1961 |
| 1/11 | Makah Indian Tribe vs.
U.S. |
1955-1961 |
| 1/12 | Retail Clerks vs. Lamberton, et
al |
1948 |
| 1/13 | Wanamaker vs. Puget Sound
Broadcasting Co., Inc. |
1956 |
| 1/14 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 1/15 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 1/16 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 1/17 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 1/18 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 1/19 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 1/20 | Grayson vs. Curtis
Publishing |
1965 |
| 2/1 | US vs. Teamsters, Local 174 et
al |
1957 |
| 2/2 | Brewster, Frank W.
(Deeds) |
1955-1959 |
| 2/3 | Brewster, Frank W. (Appraisal of
Property Owned by) |
1955-1959 |
| 3/1 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/2 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/3 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/4 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/5 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/6 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/7 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/8 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/9 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/10 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/11 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
| 3/12 | City of Hope (Trust) |
1955-1961 |
SERIES IV : LEGAL DOCUMENTS , 1927-1965 Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 4/36-4/48, 4/55
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/36 | Legal Documents |
1935-1944 |
| 4/37 | Legal Documents |
1960-1962 |
| 4/38 | Legal Correspondence |
1968-1970 |
| 4/39 | Legal Documents |
1960-1961 |
| 4/40 | Tribunal (American Arbitration
Association) |
1963 |
| 4/41 | Affidavits, Testimonies, Retainer
Lists |
1955-1963 |
| 4/42 | Agreements, Retainer
Lists |
1961-1962 |
| 4/43 | Legal Documents |
1961-1962 |
| 4/44 | Teamster Attorney
Newsletters |
1965 |
| 4/45 | Teamster Attorney
Newsletters |
1965 |
| 4/46 | Teamster Attorney
Newsletters |
1961-1962 |
| 4/47 | Teamster Attorney
Newsletters |
1962-1964 |
| 4/48 | Binder of Case Summaries on
Community Property |
Undated |
| 4/55 | Ledger Book |
1905 |
SERIES V : FINANCIAL RECORDS , 1916-1965 Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 4/49-4/50
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/49 | Receipts, Tax Returns,
Statements |
1916-1950 |
| 4/50 | Travel Finances, Client
Receipts |
1953-1961 |
SERIES VI : MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS , 1927-1965 Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 4/52-4/54
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/52 | Miscellany |
1949-1969 |
| 4/53 | Ephemera |
1953-1961 |
| 4/54 | Weary Walker at Art
Exhibit |
Undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Basketball coaches--Dismissal of--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Indians of North America--Fishing--Law and legislation
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Wiretapping--Law and legislation
Personal Names
- Bassett, Samuel B., 1896-1971--Archives
- Brewster, Frank W.--Trials, litigation, etc
- Green, Charles S.--Trials, litigation, etc
- Karlstrom, Lena--Trials, litigation, etc
Corporate Names
- City of Hope
- Makah Tribal Council (Neah Bay, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Beck, David (Dave) Daniel (creator)
- Finley, Robert C (creator)
- Grayson, John (creator)
- Vanderveer, George F (creator)
Corporate Names
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 174 (creator)
- International Stevedoring Co.--Trials, litigation, etc (creator)
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington)
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