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Homelessness -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:

Abel Pacheco Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4668-01
Abstract

Electronic correspondence from City Councilmember Abel Pacheco's tenure.

Dates: April 2019 - November 2019

Alan Lee Electronic Correspondence, 2016-2019

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 15
Scope and Contents Note From the Series: Contains the emails and attachments of the Central Staff Director and Central Staff Analysts. These records relate to the functions and work of Central Staff Analysts, including energy, housing, public safety, education, civil rights, land use, human services, community development, government finances and budget, transportation, sustainability, and native communities. These records include correspondence, memos, drafts, budget proposals, surveys, reports, and research in according with...
Dates: 2016-2019

Andrew Lewis, 2020-2024

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Lewis's email account during his tenure on Seattle City Council. Includes both internal staff email and constituent correspondence. Topics include public safety and criminal justice, homelessness, COVID-19 and related rent legislation, the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP), and issues specific to District 7.

Dates: 2020-2024

Andrew Lewis Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4649-01
Abstract

Email correspondence from Councilmember Andrew Lewis and staff.

Dates: 2020-2024

Arlene Oki Records

 Series
Identifier: 3625-02
Abstract

Records of Arlene Oki related to homelessness, immigrant and refugee services, and other related issues.

Dates: 1978-2010

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

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

Committee on Housing Affordability, Human Services, and Economic Resiliency Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4616-08
Dates: 2014-2015

Jim Compton Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4620-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jim Compton and his Legislative Assistant Linda Robson.

Dates: 2002-2005

Deputy Mayor of Community Darryl Smith Electronic Correspondence, 2010-2013

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 04
Scope and Contents

Correspondence includes mainly internal communications within the mayor’s office as well as other City departments and community organizations. Topics correspond to the major events of McGinn’s tenure regarding community engagement and economic development.

Dates: 2010-2013

East District Neighborhood Service Center Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-12
Abstract

Records documenting the East District Neighborhood Service Center.

Dates: 1995-2011

Lorena González Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4629-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 2006-2021; Majority of material found within 2015-2021

Bruce Harrell Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4632-02
Abstract

Records from Harrell's office during his tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2006-2019; Majority of material found within 2008-2019

Kirsten Harris-Talley Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4634-02
Abstract

Records relating to issues addressed by Harris-Talley during her tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2017

Lisa Herbold Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4635-02
Abstract

Records from Lisa Herbold's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2003-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2023

Homelessness and Hunger Annual Survey Reports

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 3628-01
Abstract

Annual surveys describing homelessness and poverty in Seattle.

Dates: 1983-2004

Homelessness Policy and Programs Records

 Series
Identifier: 3628-02
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's homelessness response.

Dates: 1980-2009

Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4650-08
Abstract

Records of the committee from Nick Licata's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2010-2013

Human Services and Public Health Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4613-08
Abstract

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

Dates: 2016-2017

Human Services Department Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-G8
Scope and Contents note

Annual reports for the Department of Human Resources, Department of Housing and Human Services, and Human Services Department. The first report, for 1971-1972, is for the Division on Aging within the Office of Human Resources. Reports describe programmatic activities within the department.

Dates: 1971-2022

Human Services Department Audiovisual Materials

 Series
Identifier: 3600-07
Abstract

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Dates: 1990-2005

Human Services Department Director’s Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 3600-06
Abstract

The Director of the Human Services Department's electronic corresspondence documents the work connecting the public with essential city resources.

Dates: 2013

Human Services, Equitable Development, and Renter Rights Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4679-06
Abstract

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

Dates: 2018-2019

Jeff Simms Electronic Correspondence, 2018-2022

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 18
Scope and Contents

Topics of note include budgeting, Covid policies, and public health particularly as it pertains to homelessness issues.

Dates: 2018-2022

Rob Johnson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4641-02
Abstract

Records related to Rob Johnson's tenure as a Seattle City Councilmember, with special emphasis on land use and zoning issues.

Dates: 2011-2019; Majority of material found within 2016-2019

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

Kirsten Harris-Talley Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4634-01
Abstract

Records relating to issues addressed by Harris-Talley during her tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2017-2017

Legislative Department Executive Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 4600-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff reports related to issues that come before the City Council for consideration. Also includes copies of City Council work programs and policy planning agendas. A large portion of the material relates to regional planning issues, especially water, electrical power, transportation, and governance.

Dates: 1976-1994

Andrew Lewis Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4649-02
Abstract

Records from Lewis's office during his tenure on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2005-2023; Majority of material found within 2020-2023

Mayor's Office Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 5200-07
Abstract

Central file created and maintained by the Office of the Mayor.

Dates: 1979-2002

Mayor's Office Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5246-03
Abstract

Records on city programs and departments collected and maintained by Mayor's Office staff.

Dates: 2006-2013; Majority of material found within 2010-2013

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

Cathy Moore Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4656-02
Abstract

Records from Cathy Moore's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2018-2025; Majority of material found within 2024-2025

Tammy Morales Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4657-02
Abstract

Records from Tammy Morales's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2009-2025; Majority of material found within 2019-2024

Teresa Mosqueda Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4660-02
Abstract

Records from Mosqueda's office during her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2006-2024; Majority of material found within 2018-2024

Ed Murray Mayoral Office Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5257-01
Abstract

Records created by Ed Murray's office during his tenure as mayor of Seattle.

Dates: 2014-2017

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

Murray Electronic Office Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5257-05
Abstract

Email correspondence from Mayor Ed Murray and his office.

Dates: 1/1/2014 -9/13/2017

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

Abel Pacheco Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4668-02
Abstract

Records from Pacheco's tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2019

Alex Pedersen Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 4669-04
Abstract

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

Dates: 2019 - 2023

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

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

Safe Harbors Records

 Series
Identifier: 3628-03
Abstract

Records related to development and use of the Safe Harbors homeless management information system.

Dates: 2001-2009

Sally Bagshaw Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4613-01
Abstract

Email correspondence from City councilmember Sally Bagshaw's tenure at city councilmember.

Dates: 2009-2019

Sally Clark Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4616-02
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports, memos, and other materials created and collected by Clark and her staff relating to topics under discussion during her time on City Council. Major issues covered include neighborhood planning, land use and zoning, homelessness, minimum wage, farmers markets, taxis and for-hire vehicles, affordable housing, and human services.

Dates: 2003-2015

Kshama Sawant Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4679-02
Abstract

Records from Sawant's office during her tenure on Seattle City Council.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2014-2023; 2011-2023

Community Services Division Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 3625-01
Abstract

Records of a Division concerned with the needs and problems of low-income and disadvantaged Seattle citizens.

Dates: 1980-1989; 1984-1987

Human Services Department Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 3600-02
Abstract

Director's records, concerning the delivery of social services to Seattle children, youth, elderly, veterans, immigrants, homeless, low-income, and disadvantaged citizens.

Dates: 1971-2010

Select Committee on Homelessness and Housing Affordability Records

 Series
Identifier: 4613-12
Abstract

Records of a select committee dealing with issues relating to affordable housing and homelessness.

Dates: 2018-2019

Select Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4660-03
Abstract

Records of select committees chaired by Teresa Mosqueda.

Dates: 2018-2023

Sidewalk Ordinance Records

 Series
Identifier: 4402-04
Abstract

Records relating to the development of an ordinance outlawing sitting or lying on downtown sidewalks, as well as the litigation that followed.

Dates: 1991-1997

Mark Sidran Subject Files

 Series — Box 34
Identifier: 4400-02
Abstract

Records from Mark Sidran's tenure as Seattle's city attorney.

Dates: 1990-2002

Nick Licata Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4650-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, staff reports, and notes regarding issues of note during Licata's 18-year tenure on City Council. Primary issue areas include civil rights, parks and recreation, transportation, cultural events and resources, and social welfare concerns. Transportation-related topics in the records include the monorail, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement, Sound Transit light rail planning, pedestrian safety, and streetcars. Other records in the series cover planning for the...
Dates: 1979-2015; Majority of material found within 1998-2015

Tim Burgess Mayoral Records

 Series
Identifier: 5218-01
Abstract

Records from Tim Burgess's term as Seattle mayor.

Dates: 2017

Tanya Woo Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4697-02
Abstract

Records from Tanya Woo's office during her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2022-2024; Majority of material found within 2024