Ross, J. D. (James Delmage), 1872-1939
Person
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
City Light Negatives
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-01
Scope and Contents note
Both color and black and white photographic negatives documenting the development of Seattle’s public electric utility, including dam construction, water main installation, and facilities. Includes photos of dam construction in the Cedar River Watershed and the Skagit, and the Boundary Project; transmission lines and substations; City Light facilities, and employees. Subseries of images relate to Boundary Dam, Gorge High Dam, and Ross Dam. Other generating facilities depicted are Cedar...
Dates:
1914-1995
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light News Clippings Scrapbooks
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1201-04
Scope and Contents note
These scrapbooks are a collection of newspaper clippings in date order about Seattle City Light as well as national and international news regarding hydroelectric power and electricity. Some repeated topics include: City Light rates, wages, Works Progress Administration funding, advertisements, the proposed consolidation of City Light and Puget Sound Power and Light, promotions, retirements, and the Skagit River Project. Volume 1 contains clippings from 1935 to 1936. Volume 2 contains...
Dates:
1924-1970; 1935-1949
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light Photographic Prints
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-02
Scope and Contents note
This series is comprised of prints and represents a small portion of the work done by Seattle City Light to electrify Seattle. One hundred and twenty-three prints are available for download on our digital platform; this includes 54 Real Estate Services photos of identified addresses. For a comprehensive look at the work of Seattle City Light, see the SCL negative collection (1204-01).
Dates:
1914 - 1995
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light Department History File
Series
Identifier: 1200-11
Abstract
The Seattle City Light Department History File, 1894-1972, consists of correspondence, typed histories, reports, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets related to the history of Seattle City Light.
Dates:
1894-1972
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light Employee Scrapbooks
Series
Identifier: 1201-08
Abstract
Scrapbooks assembled by a City Light employee, containing photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to the organization and its employees.
Dates:
1874-1959 1932-1959; 1932-1959
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light Public Power Speeches and Radio Presentations
Series
Identifier: 1201-14
Abstract
Radio talks and public presentations related to public power.
Dates:
1932-1938
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light James D. Ross Reference Material
Series
Identifier: 1200-14
Abstract
Writings and publications regarding J. D. Ross
Dates:
1911-1996
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
City Light Superintendent Records
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1200-13
Abstract
Records documenting the administration, activities and projects of Seattle City Light
Dates:
1918-2015
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Lighting Department Records (Series I)
Series
Identifier: 1200-01
Abstract
Seattle City Light agency history, including files from longtime superintendent J.D. Ross.
Dates:
1902-1960
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
Skagit Tour Records
Series
Identifier: 1208-01
Scope and Contents note
Records of City Light's Skagit Project Tours from Rockport to Diablo Dam including brochures, excursion reservation forms, correspondences (private, groups, and clubs), tour itineraries, tour write-ups, trip narratives, visitor's lists and impressions, tour music, Newhalem trail and list of trees and shrubs. Also includes documents also pertaining to tour accounting, classification, work orders, employee positions and duties, purchases and annual reports, and files from Edward M. Kemoe, City...
Dates:
1911-1942; Majority of material found within 1929-1942
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
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