WAUWrightEugeneA3826.xmlGuide to the Eugene A. Wright Papers 1936-1999Wright (Eugene A.) PapersSpecial Collections, University of Washington Libraries©2008 (Last modified: 5/20/2022)
Seattle, WA 98195
Finding aid written in English.Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard).University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections3826Wright, Eugene A.Eugene A. Wright papers1936-1999approximately 7.31 cubic feetCollection materials are in English.Papers from Eugene A. Wright, a Seattle, Washington judge.

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.

Organized into 11 accessions.

Accession No. 3826-001, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-1986Accession No. 3826-002, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1936-1986Accession No. 3826-003, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1971-1979Accession No. 3826-004, Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987-1989Accession No. 3826-005, Eugene A. Wright papers, circa 1974-1989Accession No. 3826-006, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-1988Accession No. 3826-007, Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1987Accession No. 3826-008, Eugene A. Wright memoir, 1999Accession No. 3826-009, Eugene Allen Wright papers, 1941-1996Accession No. 3826-010, Eugene Allen Wright papers, circa 1974-1997Accession No. 3826-011, Eugene A. Wright papers, 1977-1987

Correspondence, card files, committee files, photographs, other.

Open to all users.

Request at UW

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

Burger, Warren E., 1907-1995Wright, Eugene A.--ArchivesNational College of the State JudiciaryUnited States. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)University of Washington. School of LawPersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)SeattleCivil Procedure and Courts

 

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.

13826-001Biographical Features198513826-001Correspondence1964-198613826-001Speeches and Writings1943-198613826-001Publication 197313826-001Photographs197113826-001Clippings1966-198413826-001Miscellany13826-001Subject Series1964-197023826-001Subject Series1964-197023826-001National College of the State Judiciary 1964-1972Accession 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.

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.

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.

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.

Accession No. 3826-006: Eugene A. Wright papers, 1943-19882.57 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.

13826-006Visitors Correspondence & Tribute to Alfred J. Schweppe20 February 198813826-006Letter from Judge Norman P. Ramsey & List of Task Force on Courts and the Public29 December 198613826-006Burger Luncheon Correspondence16 October 198613826-006Judicial Selection Process13826-006Phi Delta Phi General Convention13826-006HR 3257 Kindness & Kastenmeier Bill: Banker Legislation13826-006United States versus Wayte, Number 82-1699 (EAW/ MMS/ Coughenour)2 May 198313826-006Fraser versus Bethel School District, Number 83-3987/41427 March 198513826-006Correspondence “B”13826-006Correspondence “C”13826-006Correspondence “E”13826-006Correspondence “F”13826-006Correspondence “G”13826-006Correspondence “H”13826-006Correspondence “J”13826-006Correspondence “K”13826-006Correspondence “L”13826-006Correspondence “M”13826-006Correspondence “P”13826-006Correspondence “R”13826-006Correspondence “S”13826-006Presentation to Newly Appointed United State District Judges in Washington D. C.30 January 197013826-006National Study Commission on Records/ Documents of Federal Officials October 197613826-006American Legion 25th Annual High School Achievement Banquet 9 May 197613826-006Seminar for Federal Public DefendersJanuary 197813826-0061977 Symposium197723826-006Statements to Commission on Revision of the Federal Court Appellate System23826-006Splitting/ Division of the Ninth Circuit 23826-006Correspondence with Senator Gorton23826-006World War II Correspondence with Notes23826-006Souvenir Program from University of Washington Football Game; Home Game for 192324 November 192323826-006Miscellaneous Correspondence from 1974-19871974-198723826-006Miscellaneous Correspondence from 1979-19801979-198023826-006Miscellaneous Correspondence from 1980-19871980-198723826-006World War II Era Correspondence and Maps23826-006Photographs23826-006Judy Trust versus the United States24 July, 198723826-006GTE versus Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Settlement Conference 198223826-006Handbook for Bailiffs, King County Superior Court, First prepared by Richard Ishikawa 196123826-006Applegarth versus American Manufacturing (Settlement)198323826-006Letter to William b. Eldridge, Director of Research (Subcommittee on Judicial Improvements)198323826-006United States versus Mudharris6 January 198323826-006Correspondence from 1972-198823826-006Questions for Discussion, Oregon Judicial SeminarJune 1967Accession 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.

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.

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.

13826-009Videotape, Fifty Years of Silence, The Untold Story of Japanese American Soldiers in the Pacific Theater1941-1952

General Notes: Directed by Sheryl Narashara

13826-009Eugene A. Wright, “Observations of an Appellate Judge: The Use of Law Clerks” 197313826-009Eugene A. Wright, “Introduction: Essay from the Bench”197613826-009Eugene A. Wright, “Six Years of a deanship: A Tribute” 198613826-009Judicial 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”2 January 197313826-009“Thirty Minute Talk to Superior Court Judges Association”7 August 195313826-009“Keeping Clients Advised” (A 50-minute talk at the University of Washington Law School)3 May 195413826-009“What’s Right with Lawyers,” Washington State Bar4 September 196913826-009“Silent Prayer for Judges,” published in The Scottish Rite Journal Volume CIV, Number 3March 199613826-009“Linguists in World War II Meet Japanese Prisoners of War, Address to Women’s City Club in Seattle, Washington4 April 194613826-009Delta Upsilon Fraternity (Miscellaneous) 13826-009Investiture of Justice Charles Z. Smith September 198813826-009Miscellaneous Speeches13826-009Infantry Journal (Includes article by Captain Eugene A. Wright and Lieutenant Michael Mitchell) December 194313826-009Army Reserve Officer Association (Miscellaneous)13826-009Washington Journal, Judicial Profile: Judge Eugene A. Wright25 April 199413826-009John Aiso (Personal Correspondence and Miscellany)13826-009Dean Lee C. Bollinger (Personal Correspondence and Miscellany)13826-009Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Seattle, Washington (Miscellaneous)13826-009Miscellaneous Assorted Items13826-009National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada (Includes Miscellany and Correspondence)13826-009Orientation Handbook Material for New Circuit Judges (Prepared for 1979 Symposium)13826-009Miscellaneous 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;13826-009University of Washington School of Law, Alumni Recognition Day Banquet honoring Eugene A. Wright2 November 198513826-009American Law Institute on Rule 501 Privileges 197513826-009“Making the Record: Whose Responsibility?” Seattle Bar Association Meeting23 October 195713826-009UPS School of Law Commence Address20 May 198413826-009Delta Upsilon Initiation/ Welcoming Remarks to New Initiates/ Random Thoughts for Initiates 14 April 198513826-009“Whose Business is Court Reform?” Citizens’ Committee on Washington Courts1 December 196713826-009“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, Washington25 August 196613826-009“Restoring Public Confidence in the Courts,” Appellate Judges’ Seminar in Reno, Nevada 22 May 197313826-009Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings13826-009“The Third Dimension in Demonstrative Evidence,” Defense Counsel Association of Seattle 28 June 196613826-009“Eliminating Causes of Delay in Jury Cases,” Utah-Nevada Judicial Seminar in Salt Lake City, Utah12 June 196313826-009“Delay and Congestion—Cause and Cure,” Minnesota Judicial Seminar, St. Paul7 November, 196213826-009“The Third Dimension in Demonstrative Evidence,” Defense Counsel Association of Seattle28 June 196613826-009“Introduction of Muriel A. Mawer,” University of Washington School of Law Alumni Recognition Day banquet 19 November, 198313826-009Presentation of Distinguished Alumnus Award to Robert D. O’Brien, Broadway High School Alumni Association 24 October 197513826-009University of Washington School of Law, Judicial Administration Workshop (Includes material on externships in Western State law schools and correspondence with deans and judges)April 197613826-009“New Vistas in Judicial Education,” Washington State Magistrates Association Annual Banquet in Yakima, Washington24 September, 197113826-009“Speech to Inter-Service Legal Committee,” Fort Lewis, Washington20 November 197013826-009“Judging Can Be Fun,” Washington State Superior Court Judges Banquet Address in Wenatchee, Washington25 April 197513826-009“The Responsibilities of Citizenship,” Seattle Civil Center, Citizenship Day20 September 197013826-009“Progress Toward Legal Internship,” Seattle-King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Luncheon July 196913826-009“Whose Business is Court Reform?: Citizens’ Committee on Washington Courts1 December 196713826-009“The Dilemma of the Trial Judge,” National Conference of State Trial Judges, American Bar Association Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii196713826-009Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules1983-198513826-009Committee on the Bicentennial of the Constitution, Judicial Conference of the United States1985-198713826-009Washington State Federal Judicial COuncil13826-009Judicial Ethics Committee, Judicial Conference of the United States13826-009Bicentennial Committee: Biographical Sketch13826-009“Thoughts on Advocacy,” Judge Advocates Association Banquet in Los Angeles, California 5 November, 196923826-009Contested Cases IndexAccession 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.

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