Peter Corpstein Papers

Collection

Identifier: FM MSS 24

Scope and Content Note

The Peter Corpstein Papers house correspondence, reports, studies, and newspaper articles documenting Corpstein's tenure as an Arizona state legislator. During this time, he was involved in filtering out corruption in the Arizona state government using affidavits and financial information from the Department of Corrections. Also included are memos, studies, and committee reports created by departments of the Arizona state government that Corpstein's committees dealt with.

Dates

Creation: 1975-1990

Creator

Corpstein, Peter, 1931- (Person)

Language of Materials

Material in English

Access Restrictions

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Copyright

Arizona State University does not own copyright to this collection. Distinctive Collections recognizes that it is incumbent upon the researcher to procure permission to publish information from this collection from the owner of the copyright.

Biographical Note

Peter Joseph Corpstein was born in 1931 to descendants of a pioneer Arizona family. His grandfather and namesake founded the Valley Seed Company and served as Mayor of Phoenix from 1916 to 1918.

Corpstein attended the University of Arizona (1948-1952) and served in the U.S. Army (1952-1954) before being elected to the Arizona Congress as a Representative from Paradise Valley. He served five terms in the legislature. He also worked as employment officer and director of the Valley Seed Company and the Arizona Sash, Door & Glass Company and is active in a number of organizations, including GOP fundraising. Beginning in 1994, Corpstein served as Assessor of the Maricopa County Department of Revenue. He is married and has two children.

Source: Hayden Arizona Collection, Department of Archives & Manuscripts: File: Arizona Common Cause, 1970-1993.

Full extent

2 Box(es)

Full extent

1 Linear Feet

Additional description

Abstract

The Peter Corpstein Papers house correspondence, reports, studies, and newspaper articles documenting Corpstein's time as an Arizona state legislator.