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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Parks and Public Grounds Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4693-06
Scope and Contents note

Committee agendas, records of votes, staff reports, and draft legislation relating to parks, playfields, and other public recreational areas.

Dates: 1986-1988

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4693-07
Scope and Contents note

Committee agendas, draft legislation, staff notes, record of votes, and background material relating to traffic and transportation issues in Seattle.

Dates: 1978-1989

Human Resources and Judiciary Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4693-08
Scope and Contents note

Committee agendas, correspondence, staff reports, notes, and draft legislation relating to issues before the Human Resource and Judiciary Committee. Also known as Human Resources and Operations Committee.

Dates: 1974-1977

Jeanette Williams Personal and Political Records

 Series
Identifier: 4693-10
Scope and Contents note

Records documenting Williams' work in Democratic politics, as well as materials from her various City Council campaigns. Series also contains news clippings, correspondence, and ephemera.

Dates: 1960-2003

City Operations and Utilities Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4693-04
Scope and Contents note

Committee agendas, draft legislation, staff reports, and other background materials relating to municipal utilities and city operations.

Dates: 1984-1986

J.P. Willison Records

 Series
Identifier: 1642-01
Abstract

Records of John P. (Jack) Willison, Director of Seattle's Urban Renewal Program, include project and administrative files for urban renewal projects.

Dates: 1959-1971

Woodland Park Zoo Accreditation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-04
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's periodic applications for accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Dates: 1974-2003

American Zoo and Aquarium Association Conference Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-07
Abstract

Records from Woodland Park Zoo staff documenting planning efforts for a national conference.

Dates: 1988-1995

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-02
Abstract

Records relating to animal care and exhibit management at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-2001

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Transaction Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-01
Abstract

Records documenting changes to Woodland Park Zoo's animal collections.

Dates: 1965-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 8600-07
Abstract

Annual reports of the Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Zoological Society.

Dates: 1976-2010

Woodland Park Zoo Bird Collection Monthly Reports

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8611-01
Abstract

Monthly reports on the zoo's bird collection.

Dates: 1979-1983

Woodland Park Zoo Bond Issue Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-06
Abstract

Records relating to a $31.5 million bond issue for the zoo that was approved by voters in 1985.

Dates: 1984-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Docent Manuals

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8600-09
Abstract

Reference manuals created for the use of zoo docents.

Dates: 1994-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Golden Monkey Exhibit Records

 Series
Identifier: 8620-01
Abstract

Records related to a loan from China of two rare golden monkeys.

Dates: 1985-1986

Woodland Park Zoo Historical and Administrative Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-01
Abstract

Historical records collected by zoo staff.

Dates: 1889-2006; 1940-1992

Woodland Park Zoo Master Plan Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-01
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's planning and improvement efforts in the early 1970s.

Dates: 1969-1977

Woodland Park Zoo Special Events Records

 Series
Identifier: 8621-01
Abstract

Records relating to special events and promotions at Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-1990

Woodland Park Zoo Water Conservation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-02
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's water conservation efforts.

Dates: 1988-1996

Office of Management and Budget Working Files

 Series
Identifier: 5005-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, articles, and other working papers relating to issues and projects studied by OMB. Included are long range land use planning, the project to develop a new city hall plan, the failed waterfront levy of 1989, and the Westlake Mall.

Dates: 1977-1989

Works Progress Administration Recreation Project Reports

 Series
Identifier: 5807-01
Abstract

Weekly reports of WPA recreation programs, 1936-1940; include reports on Northern, Central, and Southern Division activities as well as city-wide programs.

Dates: 1936-1940

Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project Survey Photographs

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1627-04
Scope and Contents note The collection consists of black and white photographs of mostly domestic residences in the Yesler-Atlantic "U" and "T" areas of Seattle's Central District; the structures shown are primarily located in the Atlantic and Leschi neighborhoods, although other neighborhoods (including Minor, Mann, Stevens, North Beacon Hill, and the International District) are represented. A few images of commercial buildings, streets, and empty lots are included. Additionally, images from the Urban Renewal...
Dates: 1959-1968

Yesler-Atlantic Parcel Appraisals

 Series
Identifier: 1627-03
Abstract

Appraisals of property as part of the Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project.

Dates: 1961-1985

Zoning Commission Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1651-01
Abstract

Proceedings of meetings of the Zoning Commission, 1920-1925. Minutes discuss zoning and classification of districts and properties.

Dates: 1920-1925

Zoning Ordinance Records

 Series
Identifier: 1650-09
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to the Planning Commission requesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Includes ordinance amendment drafts, notices of hearings, and copies of Commission minutes.

Dates: 1953-1972