Charles P. Moriarty Sr. papers, 1926-1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Moriarty, Charles P. (Charles Patrick), 1895-1966
Title
Charles P. Moriarty Sr. papers
Dates
1926-1961 (inclusive)
Quantity
3' 6 1/2" linear.
Collection Number
3009 (Accession No. 3009-001)
Summary
Professional papers of Seattle lawyer and judge
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.

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Charles Patrick Moriarty was born in 1895. He was a Seattle attorney and civic leader. From 1925 - 1929 he served as Judge in the King County Superior Court. He was a member of the law firm Padden and Moriarty, 1929-1950. From 1934-1936 he was treasurer of the State Central Committee of the Republican Party, and during the years 1953-1961 he was U.S. Attorney for Western Washington. He represented the defendants in the prohibition case of the U.S. vs. Whitney, et al. Moriarty was prominent as a speaker in Seattle. He died in 1966.

U.S. vs. Whitney, et. al. is an important prohibition trial in which government agents were accused of accepting bribes from organized crime. Moriarty acted as attorney for the defense.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, speeches, and writings, ephmera, clippings relating to Moriarty's activities; includes his activity as King County Superior Court judge, 1925-1929; treasurer, Republican Party Central Committee, 1934-36. U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, 1953-61; also includes his work as a member of law firm Padden and Moriarty, 1929-50. Papers include complete case file for U.S. vs. Whitney, et. al., 1926-1961.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Acquisition Information

Mrs. C.P. Moriarty, 1979-09-04

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Moriarty, Charles P. (Charles Patrick), 1895-1966--Archives
  • Olmstead, Roy

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Eisenhower, Edgar, 1889-1971 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • American Legion (creator)
    • American National Red Cross. Seattle Chapter (creator)
    • Boy Scouts of America. Chief Seattle Council. Third Annual Lunch-O-Ree (creator)
    • Catholic Lawyers Society (creator)
    • Last Man's Club (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Military Order of the World Wars (creator)
    • National Conference of Christians and Jews (creator)
    • Rainier Club (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Republican Party (Wash.). Central Committee (creator)
    • United States. Naval Reserve (creator)
    • War Chest (Seattle-King County) (creator)
    • Washington State Elks Association (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)