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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Northlake Parcel Appraisals

 Series
Identifier: 1625-02
Scope and Contents note

Itemized appraisals of real property including structures in the University Addition-Northlake area. Used for documenting neighborhood conditions and for property acquisitions related to the urban renewal program. Four images have been digitized and are included on the digital collections site, linked below.

Dates: 1962-1965

Northlake Urban Renewal Scrapbook

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1625-03
Scope and Contents note This scrapbook consists of news clippings about the University Addition-Northlake Urban Renewal project. Topics include: city proposals for development, the relocation of residents, University of Washington plans for the area, and two civil suits filed against the City by property owners, one of which reached the State Supreme Court. There are also a several articles about the Open Door Clinic. The clippings are primarily from the University District Herald and the University of Washington...
Dates: 1962-1967

Office for Women's Rights Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 8401-01
Abstract

Records relating to the Office's projects and issues of concern.

Dates: 1971-1996

Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs Audio Recordings

 Series
Identifier: 7407-01
Scope and Contents note

Selections from Seattle Presents: Live concerts at city Hall, audio tours, and other items.

Dates: 2006-2008

Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs Public Art Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 7406-01
Abstract

Photographs of public art projects around Seattle, as well as photos supporting artists' applications to be a part of the "In Public: Seattle 1991" project.

Dates: 1980-1991

Office of Cable Communications General Correspondence

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0801-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to and from the Office of Cable Communications. Arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1965-1985

Office of Cable Communications Rate Increase Records

 Series
Identifier: 0801-05
Scope and Contents note

Requests to the City by cable companies for rate increases. Includes correspondence, studies, reports, and notes. Also included are investigations of unauthorized rates being charged between 1976-1980.

Dates: 1975-1984

Office of Cable Communications Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 0801-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and reference materials relating to cable television issues. Includes files and reports from the City's National Telecommunications and Information Administration grant project. Records are primarily from the years Frank Grief was OCC director, but also include materials from the years that the office was part of the Board of Public Works.

Dates: 1972-1986

Office of Economic Development Publications

 Series
Identifier: 1610-01
Scope and Contents note

Monthly Economic Report newsletter. Also includes brochures produced by the office.

Dates: 1971-1974

Office of Intergovernmental Relations International Relations Records

 Series
Identifier: 4004-02
Abstract

Records maintained by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations documenting international issues and visitors.

Dates: 1979-2010

Office of Management and Budget Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5001-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, legislation, reports, and speeches organized by City department. Includes materials on the Mayor's Reorganization Project, energy legislation, conservation programs, and the activities of city council committees. Includes one folder of speeches by Mayor Charles Royer.

Dates: 1976-1984

Office of the City Auditor Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 0300-02
Abstract

Photographs document locations in West Seattle, Sea-Tac, South Seattle, and Lake City where citizens can pay cable bills; Seattle Central Library construction; Marion O. McCaw Hall during construction; Carkeek Environmental Learning Center; Seattle Channel Studio; and the City of Seattle surplus warehouse.

Dates: 2001-2003

Office of the Comptroller Annual Financial Reports

 Series — Box 11
Identifier: 1802-J7
Abstract

Annual financial reports from the Office of the Comptroller.

Dates: 1890-2007

Office of Urban Conservation Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5754-01
Abstract

Materials documenting projects and concerns of the Office of Urban Conservation, a City of Seattle historic preservation agency.

Dates: 1974-2006

Office for Women's Rights Affirmative Action Records

 Series
Identifier: 8401-02
Abstract

Records documenting Seattle's voluntary affirmative action plan for increasing the number of women in City employment.

Dates: 1972-1985; 1979-1983

Office for Women's Rights Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-J3
Scope and Contents note

The annual reports include program overviews, Affirmative Action activities, enforcement activities of the Fair Employment Practices Ordinance, and a description of the activities of the Women's Commission.

Dates: 1975-1995

Women Firefighters Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 8402-02
Abstract

Records (1974-1980) relating to monitoring of the Seattle Fire Department's pre-recruit training program for prospective women fire fighters.

Dates: 1974-1980

Official Names and Naming Proposals

 Series
Identifier: 1802-C6
Scope and Contents note

Petitions and recommendations for and designations of official names or name changes for streets, parks and playgrounds, public buildings, and bridges in Seattle.

Dates: 1908-1986

Official Publications Scrapbook

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1802-10
Scope and Contents note

Newspaper clippings of published ordinances and resolutions, mayoral vetoes, election returns, official notices, and other city business. Of particular interest is a published registration list of legal voters in Seattle by ward and precinct for the 1892 election.

Dates: 1892-1893

Open Government Committee

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4621-09
Abstract

Records from the committee during Conlin's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2009

Open Space Grant Applications

 Series
Identifier: 5804-02
Scope and Contents note Grant application files related to the acquisition of land to be dedicated as open space. The open space program goal was to increase the useable unbuilt environment in the city. Includes the grant applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, correspondence, legislation, and financial records related to acquisition and relocation of displaced residents and businesses. Also includes plat maps and aerial photographs of proposed open space for most projects. Records are...
Dates: 1968-1976

Fire Department Operating Expense Ledger

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2811-04
Scope and Contents note

Monthly list of operating expenses including small stores, feed, harness repair, chemicals, fuel, drugs and medicine, etc. Arranged by engine company.

Dates: 1894-1897

Water Department Ordinance Abstracts

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8200-11
Scope and Contents note

Brief abstracts of ordinances relating to Water and Lighting Departments. Includes ordinance number, date and summary. Covers ordinances 487 to 22011.

Dates: 1884-1909

Ordinance Amendment Card Index

 Series
Identifier: 1801-04
Scope and Contents note

This card file lists all legislative action which amends, supercedes, repeals, or in some other way affects an ordinance. It is not a true index as the cards are arranged by ordinance number. This index has been superceded by the City Clerk's automated ordinance index.

Dates: 1973-1992

Ordinance Codification Project Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1801-16
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, notes, and financial records relating to the WPA Project (#201) to codify Seattle City ordinances.

Dates: 1935-1936