Jesse Washington Carter papers circa 1912-1948

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Jesse Washington Carter papers circa 1912-1948

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Correspondence with family, other lawyers, judges, political figures, etc.; legal files; office memoranda and financial statements. They relate to his law practice in Shasta County, particularly cases involving water rights; prohibition enforcement activities while district attorney; Democratic politics (including the 1932 national convention and the 1938 Olson gubernatorial campaign); Knights of Pythias; the State Bar of California; and activities as state senator. Included also: miscellaneous files, 1943-46, of Carlton & Shadwell, the law firm which succeeded Carter, Barrett, Finley and Carlton; records re legal business of Redding, ca. 1947-52; and papers of Oliver J. Carter relating to his career as state senator, ca. 1941-1948. (17 cartons)

Number of containers: 47 boxes, 91 cartons, and 8 oversize boxes.; Linear feet: 140.

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Knights of Pythias

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Founded in 1864, the Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization promoting friendship, charity, and benevolence. Charity work includes maintaining homes for the aged, camps for underprivileged children, higher education for deserving students, and medical care for the needy. From the description of Indianapolis, Ind. Lodges' Records, 1879-1935. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 44012513 ...

Carter, Oliver J. (Oliver Jesse), 1911-1976

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Brief Biographical Sketch Jesse Washington Carter was born in Carrville, California on December 19, 1888. He grew up on a ranch in Trinity County and in 1905 went to San Francisco. After graduating from the Golden Gate Law College, 1913, he was admitted to the state bar and practiced in the city. In 1914 he moved to Redding, opening a law office there on February 5. Although a relative newcomer, he ran for office of district attorney, losing ...

California. Legislature. Senate

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State Bar of California

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Democratic Party (Calif.)

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Carter, Jesse W., 1888-1959

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Jesse Washington Carter was born in Carrville, California in 1888. In 1913, he graduated from Golden Gate Law College, and in 1913, Carter opened a law office in Redding, California. In 1918 he became the district attorney for Redding; he also served as city attorney for Mt. Shasta and Redding. In 1939 he became a California state senator and was appointed to the state supreme court. He served until his death in 1959. From the description of Letters of Jesse Washington Carter, 1941-1...