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William T. Beeks Papers, 1898-2006
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beeks, William T., Jr
- Title
- William T. Beeks Papers
- Dates
- 1898-2006 (inclusive)18982006
- Quantity
- 1.63 cubic feet (4 boxes and 2 oversize folders)
- Collection Number
- 6142 (Accession No. 6142-001)
- Summary
- Photographs and other materials related to William T. Beeks's academic and professional career
- 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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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William T. Beeks, Jr. (1934-2015) was a civil servant, attorney, investor, philanthropist and mentor. He was born in Seattle to Florence Carlson Beeks and The Hon. William T. Beeks, Sr. He graduated from the University of Washington and George Washington University Law School, following which he worked in Washington D.C., often serving at the pleasure of Senators Warren G. Magnuson and Henry M. Jackson. He eventually retired from the civil service after a long career in legal advisory capacities for the U.S. Government. During his early career, he developed a side interest in investment properties, eventually amassing a considerable portfolio in Washington, Colorado and California. Post-retirement afforded him time to enhance stock market skills, which further enabled his true passion, philanthropy. While an unassuming benefactor to numerous humanitarian, animal and arts organizations for many years, following the deaths of his parents he created a charitable foundation in their name, the Florence and William T. Beeks, Las Brisas Foundation.
(Source: Seattle Times Obituary)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Items relating to the life of William T. Beeks. Includes diplomas, photographs, awards, scrapbooks of news clippings, personal writings, and video and audio tapes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Condolence Letter RE: Mrs. Beeks | Dec. 1984 |
1/2 | Inauguration Ceremonies for U.S. District Court | 1961 |
1/3 | Seattle Post Intelligencer Articles | circa 1922 |
1/4 | Articles related to book "On American Soil" | 2006 |
1/5 | Newspaper clippings | circa 1961 |
1/6 | Invitations and Presentations | 1961-1985 |
1/7 | Miscellaneous Photos | circa 1940-1980 |
Box | ||
2 | Tapes and books 3 reel to reel tapes, 5 VHS tapes about Fort Lawton 2007, 1 VHS
tape about Warren Magnuson 1987, 5 legal opinion books 1970-1984
|
1970-2007 |
3 | Scrapbooks 1 scrapbook of newspaper clippings mostly related to father's tax
advice column and 1 scrapbook of photos/postcards of parents and Beeks as a
baby (mostly from Valdez, Alaska)
|
circa 1898-1930, 1905 |
4 | Photobook Beeks in military and newsclippings about Beek in military
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1942-1946 |
folder:oversize | ||
Oversize folder 1-2 | Diplomas and large photos | circa 1950-1990 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Beeks, William T. Jr., 1934-2015--Archives
- Beeks, William T. Jr., 1934-2015--Family
- Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989
Geographical Names
- Fort Lawton (Seattle, Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
- Records (Documents)
- Scrapbooks
- Sound recordings
- Video recordings
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)