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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Burke Gilman Trail (Wash.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Burke-Gilman Trail Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-13
Abstract

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

Dates: 1981-1989

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

Jan Drago Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4624-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jan Drago and her Legislative Assistants Krista Bunch, Katherine Fountain, and Barbara Clemons. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2001-2009

Jan Drago Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4624-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, reports, studies, and other materials related to Drago's work on the Council. A substantial portion of the records document her work on transportation projects, including the Alaskan Way Viaduct, the monorail, SR 520, streetcars, Mercer Street, and pedestrian and bicycle issues. Another set of records relates to the city's budget process, reflecting her work as chair of the Budget Committee. Land use issues represented include the comprehensive plan, South Lake Union, and the...
Dates: 1984-2009

Department of Parks and Recreation Field Survey Books

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 5804-01
Scope and Contents note

Survey books provide the calculations used to update parks maps and plans. They contain detailed elevations, distances, and bearings from specific survey points. Includes Field Survey Books 62-384.

Dates: 1912-1974

John Manning Subject Files

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Identifier: 4652-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1992-1996

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

Planning, Construction and Maintenance Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5804-05
Abstract

Records of the Parks Department's Facilities Maintenance Division. The records document changes and improvements in Seattle parks as well as the planning, design, and construction of new parks.

Dates: 1928-2003

Bicycle Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 8105-01
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's planning to create a bicycle-friendly city.

Dates: 1987-2000

Office of Economic Development Business Development Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 2100-04
Abstract

Records of an office that fosters business and industrial development.

Dates: 1989-2003; 1997-2002

Open Space Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-02
Abstract

Planning records concerning open space acquisition.

Dates: 1978-1993

Specifications and Contracts

 Series
Identifier: 1802-E1
Scope and Contents note

Specifications and bid documents for public works projects in Seattle or on City owned land. Often includes plans and contracts. Includes materials on Skagit River Power Project, Cedar River Watershed, Woodland and Jefferson Parks, Seattle Center facilities, Seattle Public Library, Tolt River Watershed, selected City office buildings, Model City projects, and other City sites. Records have been sampled.

Dates: 1914-1978

Sustainability and Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4665-07
Abstract

Records of the committee during O'Brien's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2016-2019