Vivian M. Carkeek Papers, 1899-1933

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Carkeek, Vivian M. (Vivian Morgan), b. 1879
Title
Vivian M. Carkeek Papers
Dates
1899-1933 (inclusive)
Quantity
.63 cubic ft.
Collection Number
(Accession No. 2944-002)
Summary
University of Washington law student and law professor.
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
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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Vivian Morgan Carkeek, son of Morgan and Emily Carkeek, was born November 23, 1879. He was a member of the first class (1901) of the University of Washington Law School. He went into legal practice upon receiving his degree and was a partner in the firm of Carkeek, McDonald, Harris and Coryell. He was active in Seattle civic and social affairs, and served as president of the Seattle Historical Society. Carkeek was nominated for president of the UW Alumni Association in 1923. He went on to teach at the University of Washington Law School from 1930-1931. He started the Vivian Carkeek Prize, "for the best student contribution to the Washington Law Review on a point of Washington law or any point of peculiar interest to Washington attorneys," which the UW Law School continues to award, as of 2004.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Vivian M. Carkeek papers contain materials from his study of law at the University of Washington, and from the courses he taught at the university. Eight of Carkeek's notebooks from his time as a law student, labeled by their subject matter, are found in the collection. Two other notebooks contain information and notes about literature. These notebooks, along with a large manual containing lesson plans related to title law, make up the bulk of the collection. Other miscellaneous items include a copy of an International Workers of the World (IWW) songbook, bylaws of the Selah Moxee Canal Co., and a folder of clippings, book reviews, and other miscellaneous writings by Carkeek.

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

Acquisition Information

Transferred from University of Washington Law School, 1980.

Processing Note

Processed in 2003.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Lesson PlansReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1-6
Law of Titles
n.d.

NotebooksReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Law Notes
Box/Folder
1/7
1. Domestic Relations
1899
1/7
2. Domestic Relations, Science of case law, torts
1899
1/8
3. Criminal Law, Personal property, water rights, patents
1899-1902
1/8
4. Bailments and carriers, attachments and garnishments, wills
1899-1902
1/9
5. Personal property, mechanics liens, loggers liens, community property, extraordinary legal remedies, partnership
1900-1901
1/9
6. Corporations
1901
2/1
Cases on evidence, personal injury.
Unnumbered.
n.d.
2/1
Leading cases from Anson on Contracts
Unnumbered.
n.d.
Box/Folder
2/2
Notes on Literature
n.d.

Writings, 1910, 1927, 1933Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/10

Legal DocumentsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Deeds
Box/Folder
1/11
Deed for 17 acres of land reserved for the University of Washington and purchased by William Packwood of Thurston County
1862
Appointments
Box/Folder
1/12
Appointment as Special Deputy Sherriff of King County
1914
By Laws
Box/Folder
1/13
Selah Moxee Canal Co.
n.d.

SongbookReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/3
International Workers of the World (IWW) Songbook
No cover. Includes a written note by Carkeek: "This is all that is left of the IWW troubles in Yakima Valley, 1917. Literature seized from IWWs."
ca. 1917

MemorabiliaReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/4
Badge, Deputy Sheriff, King County
n.d.
2/4
Pin, clam-shaped
n.d.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
  • Law teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
  • Law--Study and teaching (Graduate)
  • Law--Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives

Personal Names

  • Carkeek, Vivian M. (Vivian Morgan), b. 1879--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. School of Law

Form or Genre Terms

  • Legal documents

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)