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John N. Rupp papers, 1913-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rupp, John N.
Title
John N. Rupp papers
Dates
1913-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.42 cubic feet (8 boxes)
Collection Number
2961
Summary
Papers of Seattle attorney and civil leader mainly from his civic activities
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

Open to all users.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Rupp and his law firm, Schweppe, Doolittle, Krug and Tausend, represented Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for many years. He also served Pacific Northwest Bell as Vice President and General Counsel from 1962 until 1975. He served as president of the Seattle Bar Association from 1956 to 1957 and the Washington State Bar Association from 1966 to 1967. He was a member of the Seattle Transit Commission from 1957 to 1963. He served on numerous commissions, professional bodies and on boards of private clubs in Seattle.

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Content Description

Correspondence, minutes, ephemera, speeches, case files, agreements, legal documents, clippings, ephemera, mainly from his civic activities; including the Seattle Transit Commission, the Seattle-King County and Washington State Bar Associations, and his work as Vice President and General Counsel of Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company.

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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

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2961-003, John N. Rupp papers, 1944-1989
  • Accession No. 2961-004, John N. Rupp papers, 1913-2003

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Attorneys--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Local transit--Washington (State)--Seattle--Planning
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Transportation--Washington (State)--Seattle--Planning

Personal Names

  • Rupp, John N.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Evergreen Safety Council
  • Historical Society of Seattle and King County
  • Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company
  • Rainier Club (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Seattle Transit Commission
  • Washington (State). State Board of Education
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington State Highway Commission

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • American Right of Way Association. Puget Sound Chapter (creator)
    • Harbor Club (creator)
    • Nature Conservancy (U.S.). San Juan Islands (creator)
    • Seattle Chamber of Commerce (creator)
    • Seattle-King County Bar Association (creator)
    • World Affairs Council of Seattle (creator)


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