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Robert Day Lytle papers , 1917-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lytle, Robert Day
- Title
- Robert Day Lytle papers
- Dates
- 1917-1963 (inclusive)19171963
- Quantity
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25.5 linear feet, (17 containers)
3 unprocessed linear feet, (2 rsbs) - Collection Number
- Ax 788
- Summary
- Robert Lytle came from the Midwest to Oregon, where he began a law practice in Vale, Oregon in 1916. From 1920-1925, Lytle was Malheur County District Attorney, and served as city attorney for Vale, 1922-1967. The collection includes a few personal files, but most of the collection consists of selected case files representative of a varied practice, including cases regarding water rights. Miscellaneous files include correspondence in political matters, Oregon State Bar Association, Japanese-Americans in Malheur County, and Oregon State Bar v. Weinstein.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Lytle was born in Watertown, South Dakota and received a high school education in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He studied law in LaCrosse and elsewhere, coming to Oregon via South Dakota and Montana in 1915. He was admitted to the Oregon bar in 1916, and commenced his practice in Vale. From 1920-1925, Lytle was Malheur County District Attorney, and served as city attorney for Vale, 1922-1967. A Republican, Lytle was moderately active in politics.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Robert Day Lytle papers include a few personal files, but the bulk is selected case files representative of a Lytle's varied practice in law. Among the more interesting cases are those involving water rights, particularly suits against the Owyee Ditch Company in 1931. Miscellaneous files include correspondence in political matters, Oregon State Bar Association, Japanese-Americans in Malheur County, and Oregon State Bar vs. Weinstein. Files with confidential attorney-client information have been destroyed.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Robert Day Lytle Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- City attorneys--Oregon--Vale
- Practice of law--Oregon--Malheur County
- Public prosecutors--Oregon--Malheur County
- Water rights--Oregon--Malheur County
- World War, 1939-1945--Japanese Americans
Corporate Names
- Oregon State Bar
Geographical Names
- Malheur County (Or.)--Politics and government--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
