3200-00. Seattle-King County Health Department

Record Group

Identifier: 3200-00

Seattle’s public health agency was established in 1900 as the Department of Sanitation. In 1951 the department merged with the King County Department of Health. Prior to 1981, the City of Seattle administered the department with the two jurisdictions providing funding in proportion to their populations. Reorganization in 1981 placed administrative control in the hands of the County while the City retained direct policy and funding control over the Seattle Services Division. Departmental records are managed by King County. The Board of Health was created by the 1890 City Charter with authority to supervise the health and sanitation of the City; it was abolished in 1908.

Creator: Seattle-King County Dept. of Public Health

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Health Officer Reports

Series — Box 1

Identifier: 1802-B9

Abstract

Monthly narrative and statistical reports of the Health Officer, 1900-1901. Reports include birth, mortality, and infectious disease statistics as well as records of inspections.

Dates: 1900-1901

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Board of Health Minutes

Series

Identifier: 3200-01

Abstract

Minutes of the Board of Health, 1890 to 1908.

Dates: 1890-1908

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Health Department Annual Reports

Series — Box 1

Identifier: 3201-01

Scope and Contents note

Statistical and narrative reports including birth, death, and disease information correlated by variables. The 1932-1935 report traces most statistics from 1901 to 1935. The 1939-1943 report is a 433 page history and survey of public health in Seattle and includes a brief history of the city. The 19th Century reports are photocopies; location of the originals is unknown.

Dates: 1884-1989

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Seattle-King County's Health (Newsletter)

Series

Identifier: 3201-02

Scope and Contents note

Monthly newsletter of the Seattle/King County Department of Public Health. Includes health tips, reviews of department activities, and statistics on communicable diseases, birth, and deaths.

Dates: 1953-1961

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Health Department Publications

Series

Identifier: 3201-03

Scope and Contents note

Various newsletters and statistical reports published by the department. Also includes some brochures.

Dates: 1962-2005

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Weekly and Monthly Health Indexes

Series

Identifier: 3204-01

Abstract

Reports and statistics regarding public health and disease in King County.

Dates: 1939-1967

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Venereal Disease Reports

Series

Identifier: 3204-02

Scope and Contents note

The monthly venereal disease reports include a narrative report, statistical summary of cases reported, police arrests and quarantines, army and navy treatments, and information regarding health clinics treatments.

Dates: 1943-1947

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Seattle-King County Department of Health and Department of Health Annual Reports

Series

Identifier: 1802-G6

Scope and Contents note Department of Health or Sanitation and Health Officer Reports date from 1896 to 1947; Seattle-King County Department of Public Health Annual Reports date from 1950 forward. Early reports include information on sewer and solid waste in the City as these were issues closely related to health conditions. There are two reports for 1896. One is the annual report of the Department of Sanitation for the first and second districts recording complaints, nuisances, inspections, and condemnations. The...

Dates: 1896-2009

Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives