Eugene A. Wright papers, 1936-1999
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 3826-002: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1936-1986 (bulk 1954-1984)
- Accession No. 3826-003: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1971-1979
- Accession No. 3826-004: Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987-1989
- Accession No. 3826-005: Eugene A. Wright papers, circa 1974-1989
- Accession No. 3826-007: Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987
- Accession No. 3826-008: Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1999
- Accession No. 3826-010: Eugene Allen Wright papers, circa 1974-1997
- Accession No. 3826-011: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1977-1987
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wright, Eugene A.
- Title
- Eugene A. Wright papers
- Dates
- 1936-1999 (inclusive)19361999
- Quantity
- approximately 7.31 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 3826
- Summary
- Papers from Eugene A. Wright, a Seattle, Washington judge.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Seattle judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle. He was active in judicial education, especially in the National Council of American Trial Judges. During World War II, Wright headed a ten-man team of Japanese American linguists in the South Pacific. Wright chaired an American Bar Association Section committee on standards of judicial conduct. UW alumnus, 1934 and 1937.
Content Description
Correspondence, card files, committee files, photographs, other.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 11 accessions.
- Accession No. 3826-001, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-1986
- Accession No. 3826-002, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1936-1986
- Accession No. 3826-003, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1971-1979
- Accession No. 3826-004, Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987-1989
- Accession No. 3826-005, Eugene A. Wright papers, circa 1974-1989
- Accession No. 3826-006, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-1988
- Accession No. 3826-007, Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987
- Accession No. 3826-008, Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1999
- Accession No. 3826-009, Eugene Allen Wright papers, 1941-1996
- Accession No. 3826-010, Eugene Allen Wright papers, circa 1974-1997
- Accession No. 3826-011, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1977-1987
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 3826-001: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-1986
.69 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, photographs, and related material.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Wright's rights transferred to the Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Eugene Wright, 10/16/1986.
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Description: Biographical FeaturesDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1964-1986Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: Speeches and WritingsDates: 1943-1986Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: PublicationDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1971Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1966-1984Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: MiscellanyContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: Subject SeriesDates: 1964-1970Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-001
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Description: Subject SeriesDates: 1964-1970Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-001
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Description: National College of the State JudiciaryDates: 1964-1972Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-001
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Description: Accession No. 3826-002: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1936-1986 (bulk 1954-1984)1.28 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, speeches and writings, photographs, and clippings.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Eugene Wright, 2/19/1987.
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Description: Accession No. 3826-003: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1971-19791 vertical file
Scope and Content: Speeches and related items (1977, 1979). The accession also includes correspondence (1971-1972).
Major part of accession documents revision of the "Canons of Judicial Ethics." Wright chaired an American Bar Association Section committee on standards of judicial conduct.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Wright's rights transferred to the Libraries.
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Description: Accession No. 3826-004: Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987-1989205 pages
Scope and Content: Oral history transcript (1987) and a covering letter (1989).
Wright dictated this memoir following the outline of the Ninth Circuit (Court) Historical Society. It includes biographical content but emphasizes his opinions on judicial education and on the workings of the judiary.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Eugene Wright, 9/8/1989.
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Description: Accession No. 3826-005: Eugene A. Wright papers, circa 1974-1989.14 cubic foot
Scope and Content: Speeches and writings with commentary.
Subject file: Advocacy in appellate practice.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Wright's rights transferred to the Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Eugene Wright, 10/30/1989.
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Accession No. 3826-006: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-1988
2.57 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches, writings, and photographs from his judicial career, (1956-1988). Also includes letters from fellow graduates of the Military Intelligence Service language school at Camp Savage, Minnesota (1943-1944)
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Eugene Wright., 8/21/1995.
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Description: Visitors Correspondence & Tribute to Alfred J. SchweppeDates: 20 February 1988Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Letter from Judge Norman P. Ramsey & List of Task Force on Courts and the PublicDates: 29 December 1986Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Burger Luncheon CorrespondenceDates: 16 October 1986Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Judicial Selection ProcessContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Phi Delta Phi General ConventionContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: HR 3257 Kindness & Kastenmeier Bill: Banker LegislationContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: United States versus Wayte, Number 82-1699 (EAW/ MMS/ Coughenour)Dates: 2 May 1983Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Fraser versus Bethel School District, Number 83-3987/4142Dates: 7 March 1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “B”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “C”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “E”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “F”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “G”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “H”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “J”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “K”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “L”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “M”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “P”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “R”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence “S”Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Presentation to Newly Appointed United State District Judges in Washington D. C.Dates: 30 January 1970Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: National Study Commission on Records/ Documents of Federal OfficialsDates: October 1976Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: American Legion 25th Annual High School Achievement BanquetDates: 9 May 1976Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Seminar for Federal Public DefendersDates: January 1978Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: 1977 SymposiumDates: 1977Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Statements to Commission on Revision of the Federal Court Appellate SystemContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Splitting/ Division of the Ninth CircuitContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence with Senator GortonContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: World War II Correspondence with NotesContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Souvenir Program from University of Washington Football Game; Home Game for 1923Dates: 24 November 1923Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Miscellaneous Correspondence from 1974-1987Dates: 1974-1987Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Miscellaneous Correspondence from 1979-1980Dates: 1979-1980Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Miscellaneous Correspondence from 1980-1987Dates: 1980-1987Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: World War II Era Correspondence and MapsContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: PhotographsContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Judy Trust versus the United StatesDates: 24 July, 1987Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: GTE versus Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Settlement ConferenceDates: 1982Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Handbook for Bailiffs, King County Superior Court, First prepared by Richard IshikawaDates: 1961Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Applegarth versus American Manufacturing (Settlement)Dates: 1983Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Letter to William b. Eldridge, Director of Research (Subcommittee on Judicial Improvements)Dates: 1983Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: United States versus MudharrisDates: 6 January 1983Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Correspondence from 1972-1988Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Questions for Discussion, Oregon Judicial SeminarDates: June 1967Container: Box 2, Accession 3826-006
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Description: Accession No. 3826-007: Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987.03 cubic foot (1 folder)
Scope and Content: Memoir of student life at the University of Washington during the years 1930-1937.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: May be copied and quoted.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Eugene A. Wright, 1/10/1994.
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Description: Accession No. 3826-008: Eugene A. Wright memoir, 19998 pages
Scope and Content: Memoir of life as a student during the years 1934-1937 at the University of Washington Law School.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Alice Rosenbach, 1/26/1999.
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Accession No. 3826-009: Eugene Allen Wright papers, 1941-1996 (bulk 1953-1985)
2.57 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Speeches (some published), correspondence, and subject and committee files. Also includes a card file noting facts and attorneys in contested cases he heard, mainly in King County Superior Court (1954-1966)
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Judge Eugene A. Wright, 4/13/1999.
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Description: Videotape, Fifty Years of Silence, The Untold Story of Japanese American Soldiers in the Pacific Theater
General Notes: Directed by Sheryl Narashara
Dates: 1941-1952Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009 -
Description: Eugene A. Wright, “Observations of an Appellate Judge: The Use of Law Clerks”Dates: 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Eugene A. Wright, “Introduction: Essay from the Bench”Dates: 1976Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Eugene A. Wright, “Six Years of a deanship: A Tribute”Dates: 1986Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Judicial Public Relations with Press: Washington State Judges School: “An Introduction to Judicial Public Relations”; Washington State College of the Judiciary: “An Introduction to Problems in Judicial Community Relations”Dates: 2 January 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Thirty Minute Talk to Superior Court Judges Association”Dates: 7 August 1953Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Keeping Clients Advised” (A 50-minute talk at the University of Washington Law School)Dates: 3 May 1954Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “What’s Right with Lawyers,” Washington State BarDates: 4 September 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Silent Prayer for Judges,” published in The Scottish Rite Journal Volume CIV, Number 3Dates: March 1996Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Linguists in World War II Meet Japanese Prisoners of War, Address to Women’s City Club in Seattle, WashingtonDates: 4 April 1946Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Delta Upsilon Fraternity (Miscellaneous)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Investiture of Justice Charles Z. SmithDates: September 1988Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Miscellaneous SpeechesContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Infantry Journal (Includes article by Captain Eugene A. Wright and Lieutenant Michael Mitchell)Dates: December 1943Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Army Reserve Officer Association (Miscellaneous)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Washington Journal, Judicial Profile: Judge Eugene A. WrightDates: 25 April 1994Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: John Aiso (Personal Correspondence and Miscellany)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Dean Lee C. Bollinger (Personal Correspondence and Miscellany)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Seattle, Washington (Miscellaneous)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Miscellaneous Assorted ItemsContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada (Includes Miscellany and Correspondence)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Orientation Handbook Material for New Circuit Judges (Prepared for 1979 Symposium)Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Miscellaneous Stationery:(Mail from World War II; Envelope of type used by Japanese Army and Navy during World War II; Judge Wright stationery from King County Superior Court; Judicial Conference of the U. S. Committee on Bicentennial of the Constitution;Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: University of Washington School of Law, Alumni Recognition Day Banquet honoring Eugene A. WrightDates: 2 November 1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: American Law Institute on Rule 501 PrivilegesDates: 1975Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Making the Record: Whose Responsibility?” Seattle Bar Association MeetingDates: 23 October 1957Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: UPS School of Law Commence AddressDates: 20 May 1984Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Delta Upsilon Initiation/ Welcoming Remarks to New Initiates/ Random Thoughts for InitiatesDates: 14 April 1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Whose Business is Court Reform?” Citizens’ Committee on Washington CourtsDates: 1 December 1967Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Effective Courtroom Demeanor and Presentation,” Seattle-King County Bar Association; “Why do Lawyers Do These Things?” Suggested Topics for Joint Bench-Bar Seminar in Yakima, WashingtonDates: 25 August 1966Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Restoring Public Confidence in the Courts,” Appellate Judges’ Seminar in Reno, NevadaDates: 22 May 1973Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Miscellaneous Newspaper ClippingsContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “The Third Dimension in Demonstrative Evidence,” Defense Counsel Association of SeattleDates: 28 June 1966Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Eliminating Causes of Delay in Jury Cases,” Utah-Nevada Judicial Seminar in Salt Lake City, UtahDates: 12 June 1963Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Delay and Congestion—Cause and Cure,” Minnesota Judicial Seminar, St. PaulDates: 7 November, 1962Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “The Third Dimension in Demonstrative Evidence,” Defense Counsel Association of SeattleDates: 28 June 1966Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Introduction of Muriel A. Mawer,” University of Washington School of Law Alumni Recognition Day banquetDates: 19 November, 1983Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Presentation of Distinguished Alumnus Award to Robert D. O’Brien, Broadway High School Alumni AssociationDates: 24 October 1975Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: University of Washington School of Law, Judicial Administration Workshop (Includes material on externships in Western State law schools and correspondence with deans and judges)Dates: April 1976Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “New Vistas in Judicial Education,” Washington State Magistrates Association Annual Banquet in Yakima, WashingtonDates: 24 September, 1971Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Speech to Inter-Service Legal Committee,” Fort Lewis, WashingtonDates: 20 November 1970Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Judging Can Be Fun,” Washington State Superior Court Judges Banquet Address in Wenatchee, WashingtonDates: 25 April 1975Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “The Responsibilities of Citizenship,” Seattle Civil Center, Citizenship DayDates: 20 September 1970Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Progress Toward Legal Internship,” Seattle-King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ LuncheonDates: July 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Whose Business is Court Reform?: Citizens’ Committee on Washington CourtsDates: 1 December 1967Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “The Dilemma of the Trial Judge,” National Conference of State Trial Judges, American Bar Association Convention in Honolulu, HawaiiDates: 1967Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Advisory Committee on Appellate RulesDates: 1983-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Committee on the Bicentennial of the Constitution, Judicial Conference of the United StatesDates: 1985-1987Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Washington State Federal Judicial COuncilContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Judicial Ethics Committee, Judicial Conference of the United StatesContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Bicentennial Committee: Biographical SketchContainer: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: “Thoughts on Advocacy,” Judge Advocates Association Banquet in Los Angeles, CaliforniaDates: 5 November, 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Contested Cases IndexContainer: Box 2, Accession 3826-009
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Description: Accession No. 3826-010: Eugene Allen Wright papers, circa 1974-1997.21 cubic foot (1 box)
Scope and Content: Correspondence, writings, and procedures, especially concerning the extern program he established for the federal appelate court in Seattle. The accession also includes photographs and correspondence from a visit of Taiwanese judges to Seattle in 1996.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Judge Eugene Wright, 8/19/1999.
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Description: Accession No. 3826-011: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1977-1987.03 cubic foot (one folder)
Scope and Content: Letters to Stephen L. Wasby
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Stepeh L. Wright's rights transferred to the Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Stephen L. Wasby, 2/25/2011
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Wright, Eugene A.--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)
- University of Washington. School of Law
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Burger, Warren E., 1907-1995
Corporate Names
- National College of the State Judiciary (creator)
