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Robert W. Danson Records Danson, Williams & Danson Records, 1911-1954

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Robert W. Danson (Firm : Spokane, Wash.)
Title
Robert W. Danson RecordsDanson, Williams & Danson Records
Dates
1911-1954 (inclusive)
1946-1954 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 ft.
Collection Number
Ms 56
Summary
Danson & Williams (Robert J. Danson and James A. Williams) reorganized as Danson, Williams & Danson, ca. 1911, when Robert W. Danson joined his father's law practice; from 1925-1938 known as Danson, Lowe & Danson (Robert W. Danson and R.E. Lowe); name changed ca. 1938 to Robert W. Danson. Documents and files, relating to wills, ongoing trust accounts, divorce property settlements, and other legal work; together with correspondence and financial records of Robert W. Danson's widow, Stella B. Danson.
Repository
Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is not restricted.

Additional Reference Guides

Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Robert Warren Danson was born in Algona, Iowa on March 14, 1884. After graduation from the college of law at the University of Washington, he entered the law firm of his father, Danson and Williams, in 1911 and the firm's name was changed to Danson, Williams & Danson.

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Content Description

The collection includes the professional files of the Robert W. Danson (and some files of the firm before Robert W. joined it) for the approximate period 1911-1954. The bulk of the material dates between 1946-1954. Included are documents and records relating to wills, ongoing trust accounts, divorce property settlements, and other legal work. There are also personal financial records and correspondence of Stella B. Danson, Robert W. Danson’s widow.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher

Preferred Citation

Robert W. Danson Records (Ms 56), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 3 series with corresponding subseries:

  • Series 1, Robert W. Danson
  • Subseries 1.1, Robert W. Danson: Personal
  • Subseries 1.2, Robert W. Danson: Real Estate
  • Series 2, Stella B. Danson: Finance and Estate
  • Series 3, Danson Law Office
  • Subseries 3.1, Danson Law Office: Adoptions
  • Subseries 3.2, Danson Law Office: Authorities
  • Subseries 3.3, Danson Law Office: Divorces
  • Subseries 3.4, Danson Law Office: Estates
  • Subseries 3.5, Danson Law Office: Financial Files
  • Subseries 3.6, Danson Law Office: Financial Files - Corporate Records
  • Subseries 3.7, Danson Law Office: Financial Files - Stock Certificates
  • Subseries 3.8, Danson Law Office: General Files
  • Subseries 3.9, Danson Law Office: Guardianships
  • Subseries 3.10, Danson Law Office: Incompetencies
  • Subseries 3.11, Danson Law Office: Litigations

Acquisition Information

Donated by Washington Children’s Home Society.

Processing Note

Processed to the file folder level.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Divorce settlements--Washington (State)
  • Law firms--Washington (State)
  • Lawyers--Washington (State)
  • Practice of law--Washington (State)
  • Trusts and trustees--Washington (State)
  • Wills--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Danson, Robert J. (Robert John)
  • Danson, Robert W., b. 1884 (creator)
  • Lowe, R. E. (Roy E.), b. 1888 (creator)
  • Williams, James A. (creator)

Corporate Names

  • Robert W. Danson (Firm : Spokane, Wash.)--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Spokane (Wash.)--Legal affairs
  • Washington (State)--Legal affairs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Danson, Stella B. (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Danson, Lowe & Danson (Spokane, Wash.) (creator)
    • Danson, Williams & Danson (Spokane, Wash.) (creator)


1987

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