Transit News (Newsletter)
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
- Seattle Transit System (Organization)
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