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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

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Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Floyd C. Miller Subject Files

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Identifier: 4658-01
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Correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to Miller's tenure on City Council and his brief stint as acting mayor.

Dates: 1962-1969

Margaret Pageler Subject Files

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Identifier: 4667-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, studies, staff reports, and newspaper clippings related primarily to public safety and public utilities issues. Major topics include zoning for adult cabarets, drug traffic loitering, fireworks, weed and seed, gun control, police/community relations, internal investigations, specific complaints against the police from the public, electricity rates, Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities management, environmental policies and conservation, water quality,...
Dates: 1987-2003

Tina Podlodowski Subject Files

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Identifier: 4670-02
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The records include correspondence, petitions, proposals, constituent letters, and draft legislation related to economic development, City-wide technology issues, comprehensive planning, labor relations, open space, public safety, sexual minorities, housing, and zoning issues. Specific topics include the Sand Point neighborhood, off-leash areas, cable communications, the Added Activities Ordinance, the Seattle Commons, landslides, Bradner Park, and sports stadiums.

Dates: 1986-1999

Alfred R. Rochester Subject Files

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Identifier: 4678-01
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Correspondence, speeches and writings, photographs, and newspaper clippings from Rochester's years on City Council. Includes correspondence and advertising from his unsuccessful re-election campaign in 1956.

Dates: 1945-1956

Heidi Wills Subject Files

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Identifier: 4695-02
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Correspondence, reports, studies, notes, and other materials related to issues before the City Council during Wills' tenure. Broad issues include transportation, land use, social services, parks, public safety, environmental concerns, and public utilities, especially City Light related issues. Specific topics include the proposed exotic animals ban, homelessness, neighborhood planning, vehicle impoundment, the teen dance ordinance, and Sound Transit.

Dates: 1999-2004

William Earl Millikin Subject Files

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Identifier: 5252-02
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Correspondence, reports, and studies relating to Millikin's term as Mayor. Subjects include national defense, censorship, housing, and streets. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Dates: 1941-1942

Tim Hill Subject Files and Committee Records

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Identifier: 4637-01
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Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and draft legislation reflecting Hill's activities and interests on Council. Also includes agendas, reports, and draft legislation of six City Council committees including: Finance, Parks and Community Services, Personnel and Property Management, Urban Development and Housing, Transportation, and Labor Relations. The records are identified as Accession 3056 at UW.

Dates: 1973-1979

Phyllis Lamphere Subject Files I

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Identifier: 4648-01
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Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to Lamphere's activities and interests on City Council. Prominent subjects include parks, historic preservation, utilities, West Seattle Bridges, social services, and land use planning and zoning. Also includes agendas, correspondence, reports, and draft legislation related to Lamphere's work as chair of the City Council's Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Dates: 1968-1978

Suggestion Award Board Annual Reports

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Identifier: 1802-I8
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Annual reports for the suggestion Award Board date from 1952 to 1991 although reports do not exist for every year. Reports include membership of Board and lists of employee suggestions.

Dates: 1952-1991

Superintendent of Buildings Correspondence

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2000-01
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Correspondence and memoranda related to building inspections, the permit process, building codes, and departmental policies and procedures. The bulk of correspondence dates from 1915-1922; also included is material from the department's structural engineer dated 1919-1935.

Dates: 1915-1935

Municipal Street Railway System Superintendent's Correspondence

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Identifier: 5700-01
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Correspondence of A.W. Pierce, Superintendent of Railway.

Dates: 1926-1940

Water Department Superintendent's Correspondence Index

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8200-04
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Two alphabetical indexes to Superintendent's Correspondence letterpress books for years 1919-1923 and 1923-1948.

Dates: 1919-1948

Water Department Superintendent's Incoming Correspondence

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8200-03
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Correspondence to L.B. Youngs regarding Seattle water system. Includes complaints, requests for service, invoices, and general correspondence.

Dates: 1906

Supreme Court Briefs

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Identifier: 4404-01
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Legal briefs filed with the Washington State Supreme Court relating to cases involving the City of Seattle. The briefs are printed and bound in volumes.

Dates: 1892-1966

Tax Lists for the City of Seattle

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Identifier: 8004-01
Abstract

Rolls of taxes levied by the City of Seattle on its residents, 1874-1876.

Dates: 1874-1876

Technology and Labor Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4670-06
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Agendas, correspondence, staff reports, draft legislation, and notes related to labor issues and City-wide technology development and implementation including cable franchising.

Dates: 1997

Technology and Telecommunications Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4670-05
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Agendas, staff reports, correspondence and memoranda related to city-wide technology and telecommunications issues. Subjects include cable franchising, system standards, Channel 28, the Public Access Network, and general technology policy.

Dates: 1996

Time and Payroll Books

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8001-02
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Time and pay record for Treasurer's Office employees. Includes employee name, position title, days and attendance marks, monthly wage rate, amount due for pay period, total hours worked if less than full time, and special notes regarding vacations or other personnel actions.

Dates: 1908-1929

Tolt River Water Treatment Facility Visitors Register

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8204-04
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Name, address and remarks of visitors to the Tolt River Water Treatment facility.

Dates: 1963-2001

South Park City Council Minutes

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Identifier: 9174-01
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Proceedings of South Park City Council.

Dates: 1902-1907

Town of South Park Ordinances

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Identifier: 9174-02
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Ordinances passed by the South Park City Council.

Dates: 1903-1907

Town of South Park City Clerk's Files

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Identifier: 9174-03
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Administrative records of South Park filed with the City Clerk. Materials include contracts, claims, bonds, correspondence, city officials' reports, oaths of office, petitions, and tax statements. Records relate to local improvements, franchise operations, elections, and licensing of saloons and sporting exhibitions.

Dates: 1902-1907

Townhouse Proposal Records

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Identifier: 1650-21
Abstract

Proposals for the construction and renovation of townhouse units.

Dates: 1977-1980

City Light Toxics Advisory Group Records

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Identifier: 1203-01
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Minutes, agendas, reports, memoranda, budget materials, and distribution lists for group established to discuss environmental hazards. The group compiled and disseminated information on hazards, such as electromagnetic field radiation, and generated reports on its findings.

Dates: 1991-1992

Traffic Advisory Commission Minutes

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Identifier: 1802-M3
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The Traffic Advisory Commission discussed issues relating to traffic safety and congestion. This collection consists of minutes of the commission detailing members present and issues considered. Topics covered include bridge openings, traffic signals, pedestrian safety, street classification, parking, traffic congestion, and transit service.

Dates: 1954-1963