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Arthur S. Beardsley papers, 1850-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beardsley, Arthur S. (Arthur Sydney), 1889-1950
- Title
- Arthur S. Beardsley papers
- Dates
- 1850-1936 (inclusive)18501936
- Quantity
- approximately 1.05 cubic feet (3 boxes) plus 2 tubes
- Collection Number
- 2920, 3093
- Summary
- Papers of a University of Washington Law Librarian
- 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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Presume open to all users
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Arthur Sydney Beardsley (1889-1950) was born in Aberdeen, Washington on July 21, 1889. Little is recorded about his childhood, but in 1916, Beardsley registered in the military for a short period of time. In 1918, he earned his Law Degree from the University of Washington after receiving his teaching degree. This led to his becoming the Law Librarian at the University of Washington in 1922. In addition to being the law librarian, he also taught legal bibliography courses and received his B.S. in Library Sciences and a Ph.D.
During his tenure at the University of Washington Law Library, Beardsley greatly expanded the collection elevating it to tenth largest in the country. Many of the volumes focused on law in Washington State which was particularly interesting to Beardsley. Using some of his newly acquired resources, he published The Bench and Bar of Washington: The First Fifty Years (1849-1900). Not all the materials, however, focused on Washington State, as many of Beardsley’s acquisitions also came from Russia, China, and Japan.
At the University of Washington, he began the first Masters in Law Librarianship program in 1939 after writing an early legal research textbook in 1937. Beardsley began working as the vice president of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) in 1937, later to serve as president from 1939-1940. Beardsley resigned as law librarian in 1944 and the following year joined the Domestic Relations Department of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of King County. He died on October 6th, 1950.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Information relating to an American Association of Law Libraries committee that surveyed law library practices in the United States as well as historical research materials about early Seattle land transactions
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
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2920-001, Arthur S. Beardsley papers, 1936
- Accession No. 3093-001, Arthur S. Beardsley papers, 1850-1905
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2920-001: Arthur S. Beardsley papers, 1936Return to Top
Scope and Content: Questionnaires, letters, 1936.
This accession consists of a subgroup, an American Association of Law Libraries committee, which surveyed law library practices in the U.S.
Restrictions on Access: Presume open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Marian Gallagher, Acc# 2204-2-74-10, 1980-07-01
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Accession No. 3093-001: Arthur S. Beardsley papers, 1850-1905Return to Top
Scope and Content: Abstracts of titles, court papers, indentures, stock certificates. Bulk of material is title abstracts to Seattle properties documenting early land transactions, including Denny, Boren, Yesler properties. There are many sales to and from Sutcliff Baxter. Oversize material includes certificates of appointment of Roger Sherman Green to the Washington Territory Supreme Court signed by three Presidents.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Presume open to all users
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: Bibliographic Source: UW. Law Library, 1980
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Beardsley, Arthur S. (Arthur Sydney), 1889-1950 (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Association of Law Libraries. Committee on Education for Law Librarianship (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives