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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Young Men's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.)

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Ben Evans Recreation Program Collection

 Series — Box 163
Identifier: 5801-02
Abstract

Records and photographs compiled by Ben Evans, documenting history of recreation programs within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation as well as the history and philosophy of recreation programs nationally.

Dates: 1906-1995

Franchise Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-B2
Scope and Contents note

Statements by franchise holders including name, character of franchise, length, date originally granted, original holder of franchise, date of franchise transfer (if applicable), officers of company or corporation, ordinance numbers granting franchise, and other information concerning the franchise. The bulk of reports relate to railroad and street railway franchises, but also include telephone and telegraph services, utilities, and fire alarm systems.

Dates: 1898-1986

Human Rights Commission Minutes and Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 3810-01
Scope and Contents note

Commission minutes, correspondence, reports, studies, newsletters, and reference material relating to the activities of the Human Rights Commission prior to creation of the Human Rights Department.

Dates: 1958-1968

Swimming/Water Safety Education Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5411-02
Scope and Contents note The project was initiated in July 1971 to provide children and adults in the Model Neighborhood with swimming lessons and water-based exercise classes. The YMCA operated the project. During the summers of 1971 and 1972, over 200 pre-teens received swim lessons. In 1972, the program expanded to include weekly "swim and trim" classes for adults; and in 1973, funding provided portal to portal transport for 50 youth who enrolled in water skiing classes. Due to a reduction in Fifth Action Year...
Dates: 1970-1973

Human Rights Commission Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 3810-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, newsletters, and reference material relating to the activities of the Human Rights Commission prior to creation of the Human Rights Department.

Dates: 1963-1968