Summary Information

Title: George R. Currie Diaries
Inclusive Dates: 1927-1983

Creator:

• Currie, George R., 1900-1983

Call Number: M2003-127

Quantity: 2.2 c.f. (6 archives boxes)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Personal diaries of George R. Currie, who was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1951 and served as chief justice from 1964 to 1968. A graduate of the Oshkosh State Normal School (now UW-Oshkosh) and of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Currie went on to build a successful law practice in Sheboygan before serving as a judge. The diaries are particularly complete and cover his daily activities including his professional life, contemporary political events, and his work with a number of organizations including the American Legion, Freemasons, the Mead Public Library Board, and Kiwanis. He also writes about his many recreational activities, including gardening, reading, enjoying radio and television programs, and traveling. Also included is a travel diary detailing his month-long trip to Europe in the 1950s.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2003127

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