John D. Works miscellany, 1927-1928.

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John D. Works miscellany, 1927-1928.

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Chiefly miscellany relating to Works' death, including typed minutes of a memorial meeting of the Supreme Court of Calif. (Oct. 8, 1928); a typed resolution of sympathy from the City Council of Los Angeles; a telegram of condolence from Hiram Johnson to Works' son, Lewis; and photocopies of obituary clippings for Works. Also includes a typed carbon copy of a letter from Works to his cousin, Mrs. George Downey (Feb. 5, 1927); a photo illustration of Works, and a photograph portrait of Works.

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California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6692463

California historical society

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Works, John D. (John Downey), 1847-1928

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John Downey Works, born 29 March 1847 in Indiana, served in the Civil War and in 1868 was admitted to the Indiana bar. He served one term in the Indiana House of Representatives before moving to southern California as a result of bad health. Works served as a superior court judge in San Diego County (1886-1887) and as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of California (1888-1891). In 1911, he was nominated for U.S. Senator by the Progressive Republicans of the Lincoln-Roosevelt Le...