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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Transit News (Newsletter)

 Series — Box: 1
Identifier: 9379-03

Scope and Contents note

A monthly publication for employees of the Seattle Transit System. In newspaper format, it includes information on employees and transit routes, safety issues, and transportation topics. The publication includes many photographs. Also held at the Seattle Public Library.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-1972

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The five-member Transit Commission was established in 1952 to replace the Seattle Transportation Commission as the administrator of the Seattle Transit System. The Transit Commission was abolished in 1971 when the Transit System was taken over by the newly formed Seattle Department of Transportation. Two years later, jurisdiction was transferred to Metro.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Newsletter for employees of the Seattle Transit System.

Title
Guide to the Transit News Newsletter 1957-1972
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
EAD Location
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv728897

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 94728
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle 98124-4728 USA US