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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Transit Talk (Newsletter)

 Series — Box: 1
Identifier: 9380-07

Scope and Contents note

A monthly publication, with photographs, with news of Transit System employees and events. Includes news of employees serving in World War II and of war-related efforts in the Transit System. Some issues are missing; there are no issues for 1946.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Seattle Transportation Commission was established in 1939 to oversee the operation of the Seattle Transit System. The three-member Commission was appointed by the Mayor. The Commission appointed the manager of the Transit System. It was also responsible for establishing policies and procedures and administering the finances of the System. It was abolished in 1952 and replaced by the Seattle Transit Commission (9379).

Full Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Newsletter for employees of the Seattle Transit System.

Title
Guide to the Transit Talk Newsletter 1942-1947
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/xv862550

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

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