Plateau Center for American Indian Studies

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Joseph Wicks (b. 1896). Papers, 1930-1974.

 

Department Location at WSU

WSU Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library
Pullman, WA 99164-5610
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm

Description

Attorney and Superior Court Judge, Okanogan, Washington. Correspondence, case files, and legal documents pertaining to Wicks's service as Washington State Superior Court Judge of Okanogan and Ferry Counties from 1947 through 1960, and to his private practice, 1930-1947 and 1961-1972. Of special interest are the materials relating to Goldmark vs. Canwell libel case of 1963-1964, and his duties as attorney for the Colville Confederated Tribes, 1965-1970.

Subjects or Keywords

Canwell, Albert -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation -- Officials and employees -- Records and correspondence.
Goldmark, John -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Indians of North America -- Washington (State) -- Legal status, laws, etc.
Colville Indians -- Legal status, laws, etc.
Washington (State). Superior Court (Okanogan and Ferry Counties)

Type of Material

Manuscript collection (personal papers)

Collection Number (when available)

Cage 236

Extent/volume (linear feet, number of items, etc.)

29.5 linear feet

Source or Provenance

Gift; Joseph Wicks; 1968 and 1976.

More Information

A detailed guide describing the contents of this collection is available online:
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/finders/cg236.htm

Access Use and Information

This collection is open and available to the public for research use. For information about access to collections held in MASC, please consult the MASC website at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm, or call 509-335-6691.

Related Collections (when available)

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