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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Public Works Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 9560-01

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

The Committee records include a copy of enabling Resolution 11267, a synopsis of activities prior to and immediately following the Committee's first meeting, and minutes of subsequent meetings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1933-1935

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Public Works Committee was established in June 1933 by City Council resolution, with the Mayor concurring, in response to Depression-era state and federal legislation designed to help local jurisdictions fund public works and provide jobs. The Committee was responsible for assembling all available data necessary for securing federal funds through the National Industry Recovery Bill, as well as state aid through the Emergency Relief Bond Act. The Committee included the chairs of the City Council Finance Committee and the Streets and Sewers Committee, the president of the City Council, the chair of the Board of Public Works, and the City Engineer.

The Committee was also charged to cooperate with other local jurisdictions in coordinating public works programs, including King County, the Port of Seattle, the Seattle School Board, the King County Welfare Board, and other agencies in the region. Committee representatives lobbied in the State Legislature, coordinated public works proposals for potential funding, and worked closely with the City Council and Mayor in establishing priorities.

Full Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records of a committee managing federal and state public works funds during the Depression.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Seattle Public Works Committee Records 1933-1935
Author
Finding aid prepared by Scott Cline
Date
Š 2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
Sponsor
Funding for processing this record series was provided through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
EAD Location
http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv95391

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

http://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives
Contact:
PO Box 94728
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle 98124-4728 USA US

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