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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Law Department Correspondence (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 4401-02

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to and from the City Attorney. Includes requests from City agencies for legal opinions and advice.

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to and from the City Attorney. Includes requests from City agencies for legal opinions and advice.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1977

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

46.8 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Location of Records

SMA

Title
Guide to the Correspondence (Series II) 1939-1977
Author
This finding aid was prepared by the Seattle Municipal Archives
Date
(c)2012
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