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Philip L. Burton papers, 1950-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Burton, Philip L., 1915-
- Title
- Philip L. Burton papers
- Dates
- 1950-1962 (inclusive)19501962
- Quantity
- .83 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 0530 (Accession No. 0530-001)
- Summary
- Lawyer and civic leader of 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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Open to all users.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Philip L. Burton received a B.S. degree in Business Administration at Kansas Univerity, Lawrence, Kansas, and a Law Degree at Washburn Municipal University, Topeka, Kansas, in 1949. He was appointed to the Washington State Board of Prison Terms and Paroles in October, 1961. Prior to his appointment, he had an extensive private law practice in Seattle, Washington. He was also known for his work with American Civil Liberties Union, Central Business and Professional Men's Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Washington State Board Against Discrimination, and other organizations.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, 1950-1962.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Burton, Philip L., 1915- --Archives
- Burton, Philip L., 1915- --Correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (creator)
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Seattle Branch (creator)
- Washington State Board Against Discrimination (creator)