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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Arboretum and Botanical Garden Advisory Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 9307-01
Abstract

Records documenting the work of a committee considering updates to the Washington Park Arboretum.

Dates: 1974-1990

Sally Bagshaw Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4613-02
Abstract

Records created and received by Bagshaw's office during her tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 2002-2019; Majority of material found within 2010-2019

Board of Park Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-01
Abstract

Minutes of the Board of Park Commissioners, 1890 to 1991. Includes information on parks improvements, use of Parks lands, and budget information.

Dates: 1890-2007

Board of Park Commissioners Subject Files (Series I)

 Series
Identifier: 5800-08
Abstract

Early subject files of the Board of Park Commissioners.

Dates: 1905-1920

Tim Burgess Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4615-02
Abstract

Records covering issues of note during Burgess's time on City Council.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2008-2017; 1998-2017

Burke-Gilman Trail Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-13
Abstract

Slides and negatives of the Burke-Gilman Trail and other Seattle parks.

Dates: 1981-1989

Camp Long Records

 Series
Identifier: 5808-03
Abstract

Operational and program records from Camp Long in West Seattle.

Dates: 1932-2014

Charlie Chong Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4619-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and newspaper clippings related to issues before the City Council during Chong's tenure. Subjects include Sand Point reuse, the Seahawks Stadium and vote, Comprehensive Plan, off-leash areas, City-wide personnel issues, schools, and various City department policy and reorganization issues.

Dates: 1991-1997

Cheryl Chow Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4618-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, and reference materials relating primarily to parks and recreation issues. Major subjects include the Parks Complan, Greenlake, open space, Seattle Center redevelopment, Coliseum/Arena improvements, Seattle Commons, off-leash dog runs, punchboard and pulltab gambling, the Shoreline and Park Improvement Fund, and Sandpoint Naval Station reuse planning.

Dates: 1988-1995

Civic Development, Public Assets, and Native Communities Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4642-04
Abstract

Records of the committee during Juarez's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2018-2021

Committee on Parks Funding Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4613-05
Scope and Contents Note

Records from a committee related to the Parks Legacy strategic planning process, which resulted in a ballot measure requesting authorization of a Metropolitan Park District.

Dates: 2014

David Della Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4622-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember David Della and his Legislative Assistants. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2002-2007

David Della Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4622-02
Scope and Contents note The Subject Files of David Della contain records to his tenure as a member of Seattle City Council. The largest quantity of records relate to Parks, specifically the Woodland Park Zoo and its long-range plans and issues surrounding the parking garage, and the development of Warren Magnuson Park. Other issues addressed in his records include alternatives for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the performance of Seattle City Light. Della was chair of the Parks, Neighborhoods, and Education Committee...
Dates: 2002-2007

Department of Parks and Recreation Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-15
Abstract

Contents include various parks and P-patches in Seattle.

Dates: 2004-2022

Department of Parks and Recreation Maps and Drawings

 Series
Identifier: 5804-15
Abstract

Maps and drawings of parks and park facilities.

Dates: 1920-2001

Department of Parks and Recreation Weekly Reports

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5802-05
Abstract

Weekly reports documenting activities within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

Dates: 1976-1988

Sue Donaldson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4623-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and press clippings relating especially to land use issues and parks and recreation. Subjects include historic preservation, open spaces, shoreline park improvements, helicopters and helistop regulations, accessory housing, multi-family zoning, quasi-judicial issues, encroachment on Parks Department property, and environmentally critical areas. Also included are utility issues such as telecommunications, water quality, the Tolt River Filtration...
Dates: 1974-1999

Ben Evans Recreation Program Collection

 Series — Box 163
Identifier: 5801-02
Abstract

Records and photographs compiled by Ben Evans, documenting history of recreation programs within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation as well as the history and philosophy of recreation programs nationally.

Dates: 1906-1995

Fleets and Facilities Department ImageBank Digital Photographs

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0207-01
Abstract

Compiled by the City Photographers, ImageBank makes up a large portion of the Photo Archives digital collection with more than 10,000 images.

Dates: 1883-2013

Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks Collection

 Series
Identifier: 5801-03
Abstract

Copies of Olmsted plans for selected Seattle parks, as well as microfilm reels containing job files.

Dates: 1903-1998; 1903-1927

Jean Godden Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4631-02
Dates: 2004-2015

Robert F. Hintz Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-03
Scope and Contents note Files of assistant planning director files Robert Hintz, hired as a principal planner in 1953. He was responsible for the technical sections of the staff, and supervised research and advance planning. Significant planning issues included in his records are zoning and high rise apartments, planning for the central business district, and transportation planning. Hintz' papers also reflect his work on the Comprehensive Plan. Included is correspondence with City Council, the Mayor, various city...
Dates: 1950-1969

Debora Juarez Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4642-02
Abstract

Records from Debora Juarez's office during her time on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2009-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2023