Background
Dewart, Frederick Wesley was born on July 19, 1867 in Bradford, Ontario, Canada. Son of James Hartley (Doctor of Divinity) and Mary (Day) D.
Dewart, Frederick Wesley was born on July 19, 1867 in Bradford, Ontario, Canada. Son of James Hartley (Doctor of Divinity) and Mary (Day) D.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1890, Master of Arts, 1892. Bachelor of Laws, Saint Louis Law School, Washington University, 1895.
Began practice in Saint Louis, 1894. At Spokane, Washington, 1899-1924. At Washington, District of Columbia, 1924-1937.
Special attorney with general counsel bureau of Internal Revenue.
Special assistant to attorney general. Tax counsel with Herzbrun & Chantry, Los Angeles, California, 1937-1941.
Retired, 1942. With Library of Congress since 1943.
Member American Society of Book Plate Collectors (Washington), American Book Plate Society, Shakespeare Society, The Print Makers Society. Mason (32 degree, Shriner). Club: University (Washington).