John Downey Works dictation and biographical sketch, [ca. 1887].

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John Downey Works dictation and biographical sketch, [ca. 1887].

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Dictation, recorded for H.H. Bancroft, concerns his law practice in the east and at San Diego from 1883; service as superior court judge from 1886; authorship of several law books. (4 l.). Biographical sketch based on dictation, in handwriting of Alfred Bates. (2 l.).

Originals : 1 portfolio.Copies : partial microfilm reel (39 exposures) : negative (Rich. 93:8) and positive.

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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...

Bates, Alfred

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