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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

University of Washington

 Organization

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Fire Department Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 2801-03
Scope and Contents note Central file maintained by Fire Department administration. Combined with other record series from the department, the records present a very complete history of the Department, including changing technology and its local and national context. The change from horse-driven wagons to motorized vehicles is documented as well as the Departments’ participation in the Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue group which traveled throughout the country in the 1990s to assist with various disasters. The...
Dates: 1890-2003

Gordon S. Clinton Mayoral Records

 Series
Identifier: 5219-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, and studies, financial papers, minutes, speeches, notes and memoranda, newspaper clippings, and ephemera relating to Clinton's term as mayor. Includes departmental files and correspondence with agencies and individuals outside City government. Arranged alphabetically for each year.

Dates: 1953-1964

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

Northlake Urban Renewal Scrapbook

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1625-03
Scope and Contents note This scrapbook consists of news clippings about the University Addition-Northlake Urban Renewal project. Topics include: city proposals for development, the relocation of residents, University of Washington plans for the area, and two civil suits filed against the City by property owners, one of which reached the State Supreme Court. There are also a several articles about the Open Door Clinic. The clippings are primarily from the University District Herald and the University of Washington...
Dates: 1962-1967

Charles T. Royer Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5274-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, and other records related to the issues, programs, and organizations that were part of the work of the Mayor's Office during Royer's tenure. Major topics covered include downtown issues, housing, the arts, community councils, transportation, KidsPlace, environmental issues, sports, Interstate 90, Metro, gay and minority issues, Pioneer Square, schools, and boards and commissions. Arranged alphabetically by subject for each year.

Dates: 1978-1989

Bob Royer Records

 Series
Identifier: 5274-10
Scope and Contents note

Records of deputy mayor Bob Royer. Correspondence, memoranda, and reports on issues including transportation, housing, and energy and regional power issues. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates: 1977-1981

City/University Community Advisory Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 5757-03
Abstract

Records of a committee that advises the City and the University on University growth.

Dates: 1988-2003

Office for Long-Range Planning Major Institutions Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-05
Abstract

Records concerning policies and plans for the development of medical and educational institutions in the Seattle area.

Dates: 1973-1990

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

Tim Hill Subject Files and Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 4637-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and draft legislation reflecting Hill's activities and interests on Council. Also includes agendas, reports, and draft legislation of six City Council committees including: Finance, Parks and Community Services, Personnel and Property Management, Urban Development and Housing, Transportation, and Labor Relations. The records are identified as Accession 3056 at UW.

Dates: 1973-1979

Wesley C. Uhlman Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5287-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, reports, and other records related to the issues, programs, and organizations that were part of the work of the Mayor's Office during Uhlman's tenure. Topics range in scale from large transportation projects and the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial to individual parks and fire stations. The records include correspondence with and about local organizations, boards and commissions, and other governmental entities. The records also include routine mayoral correspondence such as thank you...
Dates: 1957-1977

University District Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1624-02
Abstract

Records relating to the Department's concerns over University of Washington expansion.

Dates: 1957-1988

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Subject
Schools 7
Seafair 6
Housing 5
Native Americans 5
Urban Renewal Program 5
Forward Thrust 4
Labor Relations 4
Sister Cities 4
Westlake Mall 4
Air pollution -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Alcoholism 3
Civil Defense 3
Civil Rights 3
Drug Abuse 3
Interstate 90 3
Neighborhood House Inc. (Seattle, Wash.) 3
Pike Place Market 3
School integration -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Sick's Stadium 3
Transportation 3
Annexation 2
Baseball -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Black Muslims 2
Cable Television 2
Child Care 2
City planning 2
Civil Service 2
Code of Ethics 2
Convention Center 2
Economic Opportunity Program 2
Education 2
Emergency Health Services 2
Employment 2
Environmental Protection 2
Ferries 2
Floating Homes 2
Fort Lawton 2
Gambling 2
Garbage 2
Gays 2
Hazardous Materials 2
Human Rights Day (1967) 2
International District 2
King County (Wash.). Jail 2
Minority Enterprises 2
Morrison Hotel (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Neighborhood Plans 2
Neighborhood government -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
New Careers Project 2
Noise 2
Operation Equality 2
Pike Plaza Redevelopment Project 2
Pioneer Square 2
Racism -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Religion in the public schools 2
Ross Dam 2
Television 2
Underground Wiring 2
University District (Seattle, Wash.) 2
West Seattle Bridge (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Womens Business Enterprises 2
Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project (Seattle, Wash.) 2
AIDS 1
Accidents -- Prevention -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Acquisition of property -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Administrative Procedures 1
Affirmative Action 1
Air Raid Drills 1
Airlines 1
Al-Ind-Esk-A 1
American La France Fire Engines 1
Animal Control 1
Arboretum - Washington Park 1
Arson 1
Arterial City Street Fund 1
Arts -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Asian Americans -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Asphalt plants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Automatic Alarm Telephones 1
Bicycle trails -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Bicycles and bicycling -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Bombings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Bonds 1
Boundary Dam (Wash.) 1
Bumbershoot (Festival) 1
CETA 1
Cancer -- Congresses 1
Capital Improvement Program 1
Central Business District 1
Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.) 1
City Credit for Tourism Initiative (Initiative 19) 1
City Owned Automobiles 1
Civic Centers 1
Cogeneration of electric power and heat 1
Colleges and Universities 1
Colombo Plan 1
Community and college -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Community development, Urban -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1