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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:

Kubota Gardens Oversight Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 9542-01
Abstract

Records from a citizens' committee involved with planning for Kubota Gardens.

Dates: 1987-1991

John Manning Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4652-02
Abstract

Records of John Manning during his service as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 1992-1996

Market Park [Victor Steinbrueck Park] Totem Pole Construction Photographs and Logbook

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 5801-09
Abstract

Documents the carving and installation of totem poles that were erected near Pike Place Market.

Dates: 1982-1984

Mike McGinn Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5246-01
Abstract

Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials relating to City programs and services during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.

Dates: 2010 - 2013

Ed Murray Staff Records

 Series
Identifier: 5257-03
Abstract

Records from various mayoral staffers during Ed Murray's term in office.

Dates: 1997-2017; Majority of material found within 2014-2017

Jane Noland Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4663-02
Abstract

Records from Jane Noland's tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 1983-1997

Mike O'Brien Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4665-02
Abstract

Records created and received by O'Brien's office during his tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2010-2019; 1997-2019

Office of Policy and Innovation Records

 Series
Identifier: 5257-04
Abstract

Records from a policy unit established within Mayor Murray's office.

Dates: 2008-2017; Majority of material found within 2014-2017

Open Space and Trails Bond Program Citizens Oversight Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 5811-04
Abstract

Records of a citizens' committee which recommended areas for acquisition by the city.

Dates: 1990-2001

Open Space Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 5804-16
Abstract

Records documenting the Seattle Parks Department's Open Space Program.

Dates: 1978-2002

Parks and Neighborhoods Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4613-06
Scope and Contents Note

Agendas and background materials for committee discussions of topics related to parks, community centers, Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, and neighborhood issues.

Dates: 2012-2013

Parks and Seattle Center Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4613-04
Abstract

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

Dates: 2010-2011

Parks, Seattle Center, Libraries and Gender Pay Equity Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4631-06
Dates: Majority of material found within 2014-2015; 2013-2015

Parks, Seattle Center, Libraries, and Waterfront Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4642-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 2016-2017

Alex Pedersen Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4669-02
Abstract

Records from Pedersen's office during his term on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2016-2023; Majority of material found within 2020-2023

Planning Administration Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-04
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, grant applications, and studies relating to the Commission's planning function with the greatest emphasis on zoning and central area planning. This series was the City Planning Commission's central file.

Dates: 1925-1970

Pro Parks Development Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5811-01
Abstract

Digital images documenting community center and park openings.

Dates: 2007

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4649-03
Abstract

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

Dates: 2020-2023

Norm Rice Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4674-02
Abstract

Records documenting Norm Rice's eleven years on the Seattle City Council, 1978-1989; included are correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to Rice's work on financial management, housing, public safety, and education, among other issues.

Dates: 1973-1992

Alfred R. Rochester Scrapbooks

 Series
Identifier: 4678-02
Abstract

Two scrapbooks documenting the public career of Al Rochester, as well as the 25th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

Dates: 1940-1987

Sand Point Advisory Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 5809-04
Abstract

Records from a committee overseeing Sand Point/Magnuson Park.

Dates: 1992-2001

Board of Park Commissioners Agendas and Meeting Materials

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-06
Abstract

Material documenting agenda items at Park Board meetings.

Dates: 1930-2002; 1962-2001

Board of Park Commissioners Solicited Legal Opinions

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 5800-04
Abstract

Correspondence between the Board of Park Commissioners and the City's Law Department.

Dates: 1905-1940

Board of Park Commissioners Subject Files (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 5800-07
Abstract

Records relating to topics addressed at Park Commissioners meetings.

Dates: 1967-2012