Alfred E. Harsch papers, 1940-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Harsch, Alfred E., 1901-
Title
Alfred E. Harsch papers
Dates
1940-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.49 cubic feet (7 boxes)
Collection Number
1275
Summary
Committee files for University of Washington, correspondence, reports, curriculum records, and subject files for a Professor of law, University of Washington
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

No restrictions on access.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Professor of law, University of Washington.

Alfred E. Harsch was born 1901. Harsch was a member of the faculty of the Universtiy of Washington school of law, and was elected professor emeritus. He was a member of various university committees, the U.W. Counsel to State Tax Commission,as well as Governor's Mental Health and Mental Retardation Planning Committee, 1964-1965; Washington Statute Law committee, 1953-1964; Washington Committee on State Government Organization, 1954; committees of Washington Faculty Senate, 1950-1967, and chair of the University Senate, 1952-1953; and the University of Washington School of Law, 1961-1967.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Committee files and course materials, relating to Harsch's activities as a teacher and a member of various university and state committees, including Governor's Mental Health and Mental Retardation Planning Committee (1964-1965), Washington Statute Law Committee (1953-1964), Washington Committee on State Government Organization (1954), and several committees of the University of Washington Faculty Senate (1950-1967) and the University of Washington School of Law (1961-1967).

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

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 1275-001: Alfred E. Harsch papers, 1946-1956Return to Top

0.42 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Committee files for University of Washington, 1946-1956 and miscellaneous class materials.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Acquisition Info: Professor Harsch. Lacey, WA, 1969-10-24

Accession No. 1275-002: Alfred Harsch papers, 1953-1964Return to Top

0.62 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Law School course materials and state committee files.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Acquisition Info: None Given, 1974-06-30

Accession No. 1275-003: Alfred Harsch papers, 1940-1964Return to Top

0.83 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: University Committee records, Senate Executive Committee and other records, Governor's Mental Health and Retardation Committee; 1940-1964.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Acquisition Info: Gift of Professor Emeritus Harsch, 1978-11-21

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 1275-003
"Legal opinions and memoranda to University officials and administrators"
1940-1963
1/2 1275-003
Washington University President, Examination-Free Senior Week Committee
1949
1/3-4 1275-003
Washington University Senate, Inaugural Committee for President Odegaard
1958
1/5 1275-003
Washington University Senate, Retirement Annuities and Insurance Committee
1957-1958
1/6-7 1275-003
Washington University Senate, Executive Committee
1952-1953
1/8 1275-003
Washington University Senate, Committee on Committees
1952-1953
2/1-2 1275-003
Washington University Senate - Agenda, minutes (annotated)
1950-1967
2/3 1275-003
Washington University, Walker-Ames Appointment Committee
1956
2/4-5 1275-003
Washington Governor, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Planning Committee
1964-1965

Accession No. 1275-004: Alfred Harsch papers, 1948-1978Return to Top

0.62 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Corespondence, reports, curriculum records, subject files; ca. 1948-1978.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

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

Acquisition Info: Transferred from Law School via Vicki Moor, 1979-02-27

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 1275-004
General Correspondence
16 items
1948-1967
1/2 1275-004
James E. Beaver speeches and writings
1 item
1968
1/2 1275-004
Harry M. Cross speeches and writings
2 items
1952
1/2 1275-004
Charles Horowitz speeches and writings
1 item
1944
1/2 1275-004
L. F. Marion speeches and writings
1 item
1945
1/2 1275-004
Stanley Morrison speeches and writings
1 item
1949
1/2 1275-004
Rutledge speeches and writings
1 item
undated
1/3 1275-004
Reports including on the Orientation and Legal Writing Programs at the UW Law School
4 items
1950-1965
1/4 1275-004
Curriculum Records - Law 122, Gratuitous Transfers
2 items
1950-1952
1/5 1275-004
Curriculum Records - Law 531, Survey of Taxation
2 items
1967
1/6 1275-004
Student Papers
4 items
1954-1965
1/7 1275-004
Conference of Western Law Schools, Willamette University
8 items
1954
1/8 1275-004
Clippings
12 items
1960-1978
1/9 1275-004
Miscellaneous
14 items
1953-1965
2/1 1275-004
Order of the Coif, UW Chapter
13 items
1960-1973
2/2 1275-004
Washington, Tax Advisory Council
2 items
1958
2/3 1275-004
W.U. Law School Building Committee
28 items
1963-1967
2/4 1275-004
W.U. Law School Personnel Committee
34 items
1958-1967
2/5 1275-004
W.U. Law School Research Grants Committee
18 items
1961-1963
2/6 1275-004
W.U. Law School Second Year Committee
6 items
1963

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Odegaard, Charles E
  • Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967

Corporate Names

  • Order of the Coif. University of Washington Chapter
  • UW. Appointment Policy Committee
  • UW. Board of Regents. Metropolitan Tract Committee
  • UW. President
  • UW. Safety Advising Committee
  • UW. School of Law
  • UW. Tenure Code Revision Committee
  • UW. Walker-Ames Lectureship Committee
  • Washington (State). Tax Advisory Council

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Harsch, Alfred E., 1901- (creator)
    • Schmitz, Henry, 1892-1965 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. President. Examination-free Senior Week Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. School of Law Building Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. School of Law. Personnel Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. School of Law. Research Grants Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. School of Law. Second Year Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. Senate. Annotated Agenda, Minutes (creator)
    • University of Washington. Senate. Committee on Committees (creator)
    • University of Washington. Senate. Executive Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. Senate. Inaugural Committee for President Odegaard (creator)
    • University of Washington. Senate. Retirement Annuities and Insurance Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. Walker-Ames Lectureship Committee (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives
    • Washington (State). Governor's Mental Health and Mental Retardation Advisory Council (creator)
    • Washington (State). Governor. Committee on State Government Organization (creator)
    • Washington (State). Tax Commission (creator)
    • Washington Tax Education Council (creator)
    • Washington. State Law Commission (creator)