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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Smith, Samuel J., 1922-1995

 Person

Staff Only

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Sam Smith Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4682-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to Smith's activities and interests on City Council, especially during his final six years in office. Primary subjects include utilities, public safety, social services, and issues within the African-American community.

Dates: 1977-1991
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Sam Smith Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4682-03
Scope and Contents note Correspondence to and from City departments and regional agencies, including letters to Smith which he forwarded to relevant departments for their response. The largest body of material relates to utilities, public works, parks, and public safety. The vast majority of the correspondence comprises constituent regarding charges of racial discrimination, complaints against the Seattle Police Department, issues related to utility billing, and the discontinuation of utility services. In some...
Dates: 1984-1991
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Utility Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 4682-04
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, notes, and agendas of City Council Utilities Committee. Smith chaired the committee during his final term on City Council.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

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  • Subject: Public Utilities X

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