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Ralph Bushnell Potts papers, 1903-1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Potts, Ralph Bushnell, 1901-
Title
Ralph Bushnell Potts papers
Dates
1903-1988 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.5 cubic feet
Collection Number
0932 (Accession No. 0932-003)
Summary
Papers of an attorney, writer and civic leader relating primarily to his participation in Seattle arts and civic organizations
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

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Ralph Bushnell Potts (1901-1991) was an active leader in civic and cultural organizations, as a founder of the New Order of Cincinnatus, a self-described non-partisan political reform organization; of Allied Arts of Seattle; the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Potts began his law practice in Seattle in 1929 and his writing career with the submission of "My Sacred Ballot" to an American Bar Association essay contest. His books include "Counsel For the Damned," "Come Now the Lawyers," a history of the Washington State Bar Association, and "Sir Boss," which was also adapted and produced as a play.

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Content Description

Writings, including an autobiography and plays, correspondence, minutes, scrapbooks, audio cassettes and reel-to-reel tape, programs, ephemera, reports, clippings, newsletters, photographs. Papers relate primarily to his participation in Seattle arts and civic organizations, including: the New Order of Cincinnatus, Grand Galleria exhibitions, Allied Arts of Seattle, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pacific Northwest Writers Conference and Washington State Arts Commission. Also documented is Potts' writing activities.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Ralph Potts, 5/4/1961.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Potts, Ralph Bushnell, 1901- --Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Rooney, Alice (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Associated Americans, Inc. (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Civic Builders (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Fine Arts, Inc (creator)
    • Grand Galleria (creator)
    • New Order of Cincinnatus (creator)
    • Pacific Northwest International Writers' Conference (creator)
    • Seattle Repertory Theatre (creator)
    • Seattle Times Company (creator)
    • Washington State Arts Commission (creator)


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