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Otto Amen Papers, 1973-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Amen, Otto, 1912-2011
Title
Otto Amen Papers
Dates
1973-1983 (inclusive)
Quantity
9 Linear feet of shelf space, (8 Boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 640 (collection)
Summary
The legislative papers of Otto Amen consist of subject files, constituent correspondence, and various reports and enclosures. The majority of the documents are from Amen's final two terms in the Legislature, during the years 1979 - 1983.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Otto Amen (1912-2011) served as Washington State Representative from the 9th District for eight terms from 1967 to 1983. He was the Speaker Pro Tempore and a member of the committees of Agriculture, Rules, and Appropriations--General Government, as well as the Special Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. He was the chairman of the Special Committee of Legislative Budget. He was educated at Washington State University in pharmacy, and then became a farmer by occupation. He was a resident of Ritzville, Washington, and actively involved in community activities. He was an active member of the Grange, the Farm Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Wheat Growers Association.

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Content Description

The legislative papers of Otto Amen consist of subject files, constituent correspondence, and various reports and enclosures. The majority of the documents are from Amen's final two terms in the Legislature, during the years 1979 - 1983.

Series 1. Legislative Files, 1973-1979, is organized into three subseries: Miscellaneous; Appropriations; and House Bills. Series 2. Legislative Files, 1979 to 1981, is organized into four subseries: Correspondence, arranged according to places of the correspondents first and then according to topics discussed; House Bills Sponsored; Subject Files; and Appropriations. Series 3. Legislative Files, 1981 to 1983, is organized into six subseries: 1981 Correspondence; 1981 Subject Files; 1982 Correspondence; 1982 Subject Files; House Bills Sponsored; and Miscellaneous.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Otto Amen Papers, 1973-1983 (Cage 640)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The papers are filed in the original order in which they were received. They are organized in three chronological series, each further arranged into subseries by topics.

Acquisition Information

The papers were donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1985 by Otto Amen (MS85-41).

Processing Note

This collection was processed in summer 1996 by Baodi Zhou.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Names and Subjects

Subject Terms

  • Agriculture and politics -- Washington (State) -- 20th century
  • Law -- Washington (State) -- Interpretation and construction
  • Legislation -- Washington (State) -- 20th century
  • Statutes -- Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Amen, Otto, 1912-2011 -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Washington (State). Legislature. House of Representatives -- History

Geographical Names

  • Washington (State), Eastern -- Politics and government -- 20th century

Finding aid prepared by Baodi Zhou
2026

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