Allan Pomeroy Records
Scope and Contents Note
Records date from 1906-1970, with the bulk of the materials coming from Pomeroy's 1952-1956 mayoral term. The records were donated by family members and do not represent a transfer directly from the Mayor's office. They include both official and personal items, evidencing the history and character of Allan Pomeroy beyond his elected term as Mayor. The earliest item, from 1906, is a handbook of induction ceremonies used by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. Pomeroy served as Exalted Ruler, and his ceremonial medallion and ribbon is among his personal artifacts.
City of Seattle records include materials from several committees, including the Mayor's Maritime Advisory Committee and one focused on Police Practices. Records also include the Mayor's speeches to visiting conventions and document his participation in the Japan-American Pacific Coast Mayors' Conference. Subject files and specialized reports include a proposed toll road between Tacoma, Seattle, and Everett.
Photographs in the collection include portraits and documentation of his participation in official events and can be viewed at the link below.
Records also include two boxes of newspapers and clippings.
Dates
- Creation: 1906-1970
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1952-1956
Creator
- Pomeroy, Allan (Person)
Biographical Note
Allan Pomeroy was mayor of Seattle from 1952-1956. Before and after his term, he was defeated in 1948 in his bid against incumbent Mayor William F. Devin and was unsuccessful in a re-election campaign in 1956 against Gordon S. Clinton. Pomeroy was a lawyer and judge, serving as Justice of the Peace in Kitsap County (1934-1936), acting Seattle municipal judge (1942), assistant United States Attorney for Western Washington (1942-1948), and King County Superior Court judge (1948). He graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 1931. He was a member of several clubs and societies, including the Moose Lodge, Eagles, Kiwanis Club, and Alaska-Yukon Pioneers. He served as Exalted Ruler of the Seattle Elks. Pomeroy died on July 7, 1966, and was survived by his wife Loretta.
Full Extent
4.4 Cubic Feet (11 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Official and personal records from Allan Pomeroy, mayor of Seattle from 1952 to 1956.
Location of Records
SMA
Associated Digital Objects
- Title
- Guide to the Allan Pomeroy Records
- Author
- Alexandra Swast
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- English
- EAD Location
- http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv04037
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository