Guide to the Malcolm Douglas Photograph Collection
1914-1958

Biographical Note

Born in Waverly, Ohio on October 27, 1888, Malcolm Douglas was the son of James A. and Elizabeth Douglas. Malcolm graduated with a bachelors of philosophy from Ohio University in 1909. He taught school in Wichita, Kansas, and then in Spokane, Washington, to earn money for law school. Douglas attended the University of Washington and received his law degree there in 1914. After graduation, Douglas served in World War I, primarily as an artillery captain with the 2nd (Indian Head) Division in France. He was discharged as a major in 1919 and was awarded the Silver Star and the French Croix de Guerre.

Upon his return to Washington, Douglas continued practicing as an Attorney at Law. In 1920, he ran for county prosecutor, and won, defeating Dr. Edwin C. Brown. He served as Prosecutor from 1921-1924. In 1925, Douglas ran for Position No. 1 on the King County Superior Court bench and defeated long-sitting Judge Boyd J. Tallman.

Douglas remained in the reserves as a commanding officer in the 362nd Reserve Field Artillery and was summoned to active duty in 1942. He served as a Colonel in Dwight D. Eisenhower's headquarters during World War II in London making preinvasion plans. At his discharge he was awarded the Bronze Star and the French Cross of Honor of the Legion of Honor. In 1947, he returned to his bench following his military leave of absence. At his retirement on December 31, 1963, Douglas had served 39 years as a King County Superior Court Judge, one of the longest serving judges in Washington State history. Malcolm Douglas died on November 17, 1968 at age 80.

Scope and Content

Photographs from various stages in the life of Malcolm Douglas. These photos include an image of Douglas campaigning for superior court judge and his law school group annual. Additionally, there is a photo of Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle from 1945.

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions might exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the repository for details.

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open to the public.

Acquisition Info

Donor: Keith Douglas, son of Malcolm Douglas; 1968.

Processing Info

Processed by Maya Foo, 2005, Megan E. Peacock, 2006 and Marion Brown, 2008

Photographs were relocated from the Malcolm Douglas Papers (Manuscripts Acc. No. 1045-001) in the repository in 1983.

Other Finding Aids

These materials form part of the Malcolm Douglas Papers, Accession No. 1045-001 , which are described and indexed in the Preliminary Guide to the Malcolm Douglas Papers.

Inventory

Folder

Item

Date

1

1

Malcolm Douglas sitting on a log in front of a tent

undated

2

Malcolm Douglas on the tennis court

1914

3

University of Washington Law School group portrait

1914

4

Portrait of Malcolm Douglas

circa 1925

5

Malcolm Douglas campaigning for Superior Court Judge

circa 1925

Photographer: Frank Jacobs

XC1

6

Seven men at a judicial bench at the induction of Honorable Adam Beeler as a King County Superior Court Judge    OVERSIZE

April 16, 1928

Photograph is on a board with the caption"Remarks of Judge Malcolm Douglas at the induction into office of Hon. Adam Beeler as Judge of the Superior Ccourt of the State of Washington for King County April 16, 1928." The board includes a transcript of the Douglas's remarks.

Mapcase

Item

M291

7

U.S. Army French Country Unit, WWII    OVERSIZE

circa 1945

circuit photograph

Photographer: J. Russel & Sons, Worple Studios, Wimbledon

Folder

Item

1

8

Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle with the military

circa 1945

9

Donald C. Douglas and Keith Douglas presenting Judge Malcolm Douglas with his portrait to hang in the King County Courthouse

October 28, 1953

10

Portrait of Malcolm Douglas in judicial robes

October 15, 1958

Photographer: Artcraft Studios

11

Portrait of Malcolm Douglas sitting on the court bench in judicial robes

circa 1958

XC1

12

Attendees of Judge Douglas's 75th Birthday Party at the College Club    OVERSIZE

October 29, 1963

"Back Row: Stuntz, George R .; Mifflin, James W.; Walterskirchen, F.A.; Revelle, George H.; Birdseye, Storey; Royal, Raymond; Gaines, Donald L.; Henry, Edward E.; Ringold, Salie, M.; Thomason, Howard J"

"Front Row: Agnew, Henry Clay; Roney, Ward; Shorett, Lloyd; Long, Wm. G.; Douglas, Malcolm; Wilkins, William J.; James, Frank D.; Turner, Theodore S.; Cramer, Henry W."

"Absent: James W. Hodson, Eugene A. Wright."

Subject Terms

Personal Names:

Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965--Photographs, photographer.

Douglas, Malcolm, 1914-1968-- Photographs.

Gaulle, Charles de, 1890-1970--Photographs.

Subjects:

Judges--Washington (State)--King County--Photographs.

Judges--Washington (State)--Photographs.

Genre Headings:

Photographic prints.

Portrait photographs.