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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Proclamations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Mayors' Messages

 Series
Identifier: 1802-C2
Scope and Contents note Consisting primarily of vetoes of Council Bills, the Mayor's Messages also include annual messages to City Council, budget messages, executive orders, proclamations, and other various communications. The annual messages summarize accomplishments for specific years and also identify key issues for the Mayor in the coming year. Vetoes make up the bulk of the messages and illustrate significant issues dividing the Mayor and City Council. Liquor licenses, for example, were a frequent subject of...
Dates: 1896-1988

Norm Rice Mayoral Proclamations

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5272-05
Scope and Contents note

Ceremonial documents issued by the Mayor honoring individuals or organizations, or declaring the City's support for issues outside the City's governance. Records are arranged chronologically and without an index.

Dates: 1990-1997

Charles T. Royer Mayor's Messages

 Series
Identifier: 5274-04
Scope and Contents note

Proclamations, vetoes, directives, executive orders, and other official messages of Mayor Royer.

Dates: 1978-1989

Paul Schell Mayoral Proclamations

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5279-04
Scope and Contents note

Ceremonial documents issued by the Mayor honoring individuals and organizations, and celebrating special events. Records include a copy of the proclamation and information about the honoree or the event being celebrated.

Dates: 1998-2001