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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Law Department Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 4400-01

Scope and Contents note

Annual reports detailing departmental activities including a recapitulation of cases, claims, condemnations, and legal opinions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-1978

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters and litigation, provides legal advice and opinions to City departments and agencies, and is responsible for prosecuting violations of City ordinances in Municipal Court. The position of City Attorney was established in 1875. The 1890 City Charter created the Law Department headed by the Corporation Counsel. The title was changed to City Attorney in 1977.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Related Archival Materials note

See 1802-A2, Office of the City Clerk CF Project Annual Reports

BRS AFA Note

Container List

Location of Records

RA

Title
Guide to the Annual Reports 1957-1978
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

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