Law Department Correspondence (Series I)
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence to the Corporation Counsel requesting legal opinions and advice, information requests, and responses to Law Department requests for information regarding claims against City departments. Includes correspondence to George Donworth, W. T. Scott, John K. Brown, W. E. Humphrey, Mitchell Gilliam, and Scott Calhoun.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-1915
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
5 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository