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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

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 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Seattle Aquarium Public Information Officer Records

 Series
Identifier: 5805-02
Abstract

Public relations material regarding the Seattle Aquarium.

Dates: 1987-1996

Seattle Arts Commission and Municipal Art Commission Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-I2
Scope and Contents note

Annual reports of the Seattle Arts Commission and its predecessor organization date from 1956 to 1984; researchers should note there is a gap from 1962 to 1980. Early reports discuss goals of the Commission and actions taken. Reports from the 1980s include organization charts, descriptions of the One-Percent-For Art projects, the Artists-in-the-City Program, and the Neighborhood Arts Program, among others.

Dates: 1956-1995

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

Seattle Bridges Photograph Album

 Series
Identifier: 2613-23
Abstract

Photographs of Seattle Engineering Department work on bridges, overpasses, and viaducts. Neighborhoods pictured include the Industrial District, University District, and Downtown.

Dates: 1910-1936

Business Assistance Center/Development Lending Company Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 2100-03
Abstract

Records concerning the formation of a community economic development project.

Dates: 1992-1997

Seattle Center Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-I3
Scope and Contents note

From 1966 to 1974, the Seattle Center annual reports include organization charts, financial information, and attendance figures. Also included are maps of the grounds and brief facility profiles. From 1974 forward the reports are briefer, including accomplishments, repairs and improvements, and other brief highlights.

Dates: 1966-2008

Child Care Staffing Task Force Records

 Series
Identifier: 3623-03
Abstract

Records of a task force concerned with child care and child care worker compensation.

Dates: 1989-1995; 1992-1994

Child Development Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 3623-01
Abstract

An office that ensured access to affordable education and child development programs for all children, especially low-income and disadvantaged children.

Dates: 1986-2002; 1995-2001

Children, Youth and Family Services Division Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 3620-01
Abstract

Records of an office concerned with the needs of families, youth and children.

Dates: 1986-2002

Citizens Service Bureau Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-03
Abstract

Records of the Citizens Service Bureau which was created in 1965 to handle citizen complaints and serve as a referral resource for city services.

Dates: 1988-2000

City Council Work Programs

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4603-03
Scope and Contents note The Work Program is a document that contains a listing of significant issues and projects that the City Council expects to review or act upon during a given year. Also included are issues or projects that require significant monitoring by the Council. The purpose of the Work Program is to identify and balance the workload of the Council, its staff, and the Legislative Department Central Staff analysts. Work Programs are organized by Council committee structure and include work item and the...
Dates: 1976-2008

City Hall Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 0204-02
Abstract

Records relating to the potential need for a new city hall in Seattle.

Dates: 1977-1989; 1984-1988

City Light Accountability Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1200-17
Abstract

Reports to the Superintendent from branches and divisions of City Light

Dates: 1996-2003

City Light Advertising Scrapbooks

 Series
Identifier: 1201-03
Abstract

Scrapbooks containing newspaper, magazine, and other advertisements from Seattle City Light.

Dates: 1954-1974

Seattle City Light Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-F6
Abstract

Annual reports for Municipal Light and Power Plant and System, Lighting Department, and Seattle City Light. Includes financial reports as well as comparative reports on highlights of years. Lighting Department annual reports contain historical reviews, illustrations, and statistical information. Also includes the 1977 and 1978 annual reports for the City Light Office of Conservation.

Dates: 1910-2023

City Light Biomass Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-06
Abstract

Records regarding a research project for generating electricity

Dates: 1978-1985

City Light Boundary Dam Project Records

 Series — Box 12
Identifier: 1206-07
Abstract

Planning records for Seattle's Boundary Dam.

Dates: 1933-1983; 1953-1969

City Light Capital Improvement Project Management Team Records

 Series
Identifier: 1202-06
Abstract

Planning records for City Light's Capital Improvement Program

Dates: 1996-2000

City Light Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 1200-16
Abstract

Records of Superintendent Randall W. Hardy and other staff of Seattle City Light .

Dates: 1988-1992

City Light Community Relations Records

 Series
Identifier: 1201-15
Abstract

Records relating to City Light's community outreach efforts.

Dates: 1982-1994

City Light Copper Creek Dam Project Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1206-09
Abstract

Records of a proposed hydroelectric project on the Skagit River

Dates: 1974-1981

City Light Creston Coal Plant Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-10
Abstract

Planning records for a coal plant in Creston, Washington

Dates: 1980-1984

City Light Customer Service Administration Records

 Series
Identifier: 1205-02
Abstract

Administrative records of the City Light Branch that interacts directly with customers

Dates: 1982-2001; 1991-1998

City Light Department History File

 Series
Identifier: 1200-11
Abstract

The Seattle City Light Department History File, 1894-1972, consists of correspondence, typed histories, reports, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets related to the history of Seattle City Light.

Dates: 1894-1972