Finding Aid for the Eugene E. Prussing Papers, 1910-1935

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé
UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
Manuscripts Division
Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/
© 2003
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.

Finding Aid for the Eugene E. Prussing Papers, 1910-1935

Collection number: 309

UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections

Manuscripts Division



Los Angeles, CA

Contact Information

  • Manuscripts Division
  • UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
  • Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
  • Box 951575
  • Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
  • Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time)
  • Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
  • URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/
Processed by:
Manuscripts Division staff
Encoded by:
Caroline Cubé
Online finding aid edited by:
Josh Fiala, September 2003
© 2003 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Eugene E. Prussing Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1910-1935
Collection number: 309
Creator: Prussing, Eugene E. (Eugene Ernst), 1855-1936
Extent: 14 boxes (7 linear ft.)
Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Abstract: Eugene Ernst Prussing (1855-1936) practiced law in Chicago (1878-1918) before relocating to California in 1921. His publications include George Washington in love and otherwise (1925) and The estate of George Washington, deceased (1927). The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, typescript drafts, photocopies, and printed matter.
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Language: English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Use and Reproduction

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Restrictions on Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.
PARTIALLY PROCESSED COLLECTION UNAVAILABLE FOR USE: Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Manuscripts Librarian, UCLA Department of Special Collections.

Additional Physical Form Available

A copy of the original version of this online finding aid is available at the UCLA Department of Special Collections for in-house consultation and may be obtained for a fee. Please contact:
  • Public Services Division
  • UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
  • Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
  • Box 951575
  • Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
  • Telephone: 310/825-4988 (10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Pacific Time)
  • Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu

Provenance/Source of Acquisition

Gift of Eugene E. Prussing.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Eugene E. Prussing Papers (Collection 309). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

UCLA Catalog Record ID

UCLA Catalog Record ID: 4233625 

Biography

Prussing was born on July 12, 1855 in Chicago, Illinois; attended Bryant and Stratton's Business College; LLB, University of Michigan, 1878; admitted to Illinois and Michigan bars in 1878; practiced law in Chicago until 1918; settled in Hollywood, California, 1921; director of Citizens' Association of Chicago, serving as president, 1903-04; publications include George Washington in love and otherwise (1925) and The estate of George Washington, deceased (1927); he died in 1936.

Scope and Content

Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, typescript drafts, photocopies, and printed matter.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Prussing, Eugene E. (Eugene Ernst), 1855-1936--Archives.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Lawyers--California--Archival resources.
Authors, American--California--Archival resources.
Manuscripts for publication.


Note

Description derived from in-house card file.
 

Papers. v.p. ca. 1910-1935

Creator/Collector: Prussing, Eugene Ernst, 1855-1936
Physical Description: (ca. 5000 items in 10 boxes)

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, manuscripts, typescript drafts, photocopies, and printed matter concerning the life of George Washington's legal and financial affairs in particular. There are some materials concerning the history of Chicago and Los Angeles, and references to Prussing's legal practice in Los Angeles.