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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

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Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Government, Education, and Labor Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4623-06
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, staff reports, and notes related to issues before the Government, Education, and Labor Committee.

Dates: 1998-1999

Greater Duwamish Neighborhood Service Center Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-10
Abstract

Records documenting the activities of the Greater Duwamish Neighborhood Service Center.

Dates: 1980-2011

Greenwood Neighborhood Service Center Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-06
Abstract

Records relating to neighborhood planning and activities in Greenwood and other neighborhoods of north Seattle.

Dates: 1970-2010; 1988-2003

Growth Policies and Regional Affairs Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4683-03
Scope and Contents note

Agendas for meetings of committee dealing with regional growth and planning issues. Includes committee votes and cross references to audio tapes of meetings.

Dates: 1990-1995

Department of Parks and Recreation Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-10
Scope and Contents note

Photographic prints, negatives, and slides related to parks, activities in parks, and Parks Department personnel.Images are arranged alphabetically by subject and are a mix of prints, negatives and slides. Some are undated. Ninety-three images are digitized and available online.

Dates: 1948-1992; 1967-1977

Fire Incident Cards

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2810-10
Abstract

Index cards kept by the Seattle Fire Marshal to track various types of fire incidents.

Dates: 1963-1977

Handicapped Services Correspondence

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 3803-02
Scope and Contents note

Chronological and subject correspondence of the Handicapped Services Unit in the Department of Human Resources. Records were transferred to the Human Rights Department Affirmative Action Unit in 1981.

Dates: 1972-1980

Harbor Department Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-G5
Scope and Contents note Annual reports for the Harbor Department, sometimes called Port Warden reports, date from 1894 to 1958; there are gaps between 1922 and 1944. The early reports contain statistics on steam and sail departures and arrivals, foreign imports and exports and inbound and outbound passengers. They also contain reports on waterfront activity and some contain detailed information on type and quantity of imports and exports. Recommendations for the waterfront are also included, such as the need for a...
Dates: 1894-1950

Health and Human Services Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4663-03
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, correspondence, reports, notes, and draft legislation relating to health and human services issues. Most of the records are committee agendas.

Dates: 1986-1988

Health Officer Reports

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1802-B9
Abstract

Monthly narrative and statistical reports of the Health Officer, 1900-1901. Reports include birth, mortality, and infectious disease statistics as well as records of inspections.

Dates: 1900-1901

Hearing Examiner Correspondence

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 3400-01
Abstract

Correspondence and memoranda of the Hearing Examiner.

Dates: 1974-1981

Civil Service Commission Hearings

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6010-06
Scope and Contents note

Report of findings and determinations in hearings before the Commission. Includes register of hearings with date, appellant, charge, and commission action.

Dates: 1964-1976

Highland Park Neighborhood Improvement Project Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1624-11
Abstract

Records relating to improvements in an area of West Seattle.

Dates: 1975-1977

Michael Hildt Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4636-02
Abstract

Records documenting Michael Hildt's work on the Seattle City Council from 1978-1985; records address issues such as conservation and desegregation and include information on Hildt's work with the Pike Place Market and his work with various committees, including the Energy Committee and Urban Development and Housing Committee.

Dates: 1978-1985

Rosemary Horwood Records

 Series
Identifier: 1612-05
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's Model Cities program.

Dates: 1957-1971

Housing and Economic Development Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 4654-06
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, background information, and reports covering issues before the committee, including multi-family housing, Bush Hotel rehabilitation, Fort Lawton redevelopment plan, and condominium conversion, among others. Arranged chronologically.

Dates: 2008-2009

Housing, Health, Human Services, and Education Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4633-03
Scope and Contents note

Agendas and supporting documents for two committee meetings: September 29 and December 7. Issues include use of mapping applications by City departments, a Housing Affordability Strategy, appointments and oaths of office for commissions and task forces, and other issues related to health and human services.

Dates: 1993

Housing, Health, Human Services, Education, and Libraries Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4618-04
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, agendas, and staff reports related to social service, education, and library issues. From 1994 to 1996 the committee was titled Health, Human Services, Education and Libraries; from 1996 to 1997 it was Health, Housing, Human Services, Education and Libraries.

Dates: 1994-1997

Housing, Human Services & Health Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4672-04
Scope and Contents note

Committee meeting records maintained by Tom Rasmussen during his tenure as committee chair. These records include committee calendars with rosters of issues, correspondence, reports, and draft legislation relating to homelessness, child care, aging services, disability services, healthcare and housing.

Dates: 2004-2007

Housing, Human Services, and Community Development Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4654-04
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, correspondence, reports, and notes related to issues before the committee during McIver's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2002-2003

Housing, Human Services and Education Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4691-03
Scope and Contents note

Committee agendas, draft legislation, staff reports, and supporting documentation related to issues the come before the committee.

Dates: 1990-1991

Human Development Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4618-05
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, staff reports, briefing materials, draft legislation, and work plans for ad hoc committee established to develop a plan for addressing health and safety issues within the context of the 1994 Comprehensive Plan.

Dates: 1995

Human Rights Commission Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1802-L7
Scope and Contents note

The 12-member Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to promote equality and understanding among Seattle residents, and to study, investigate, and recommend actions in regard to discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. The Commission was appointed by the mayor and reported to the Executive Department.

Dates: 1963-1968

Human Rights Department Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-G9
Scope and Contents note

The Human Rights Annual Reports are brief and there are not reports for every year. The 1975 report includes Affirmative Action reviews for each department. Series also include Office for Civil Rights annual reports.

Dates: 1963-2021

Civil Service Commission Incoming Correspondence

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6010-03
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and reports relating to Commission activities and finances, policies and procedures, and personnel actions.

Dates: 1896-1901